Another great retailer is coming to the Outer Banks ... T.J.Maxx is scheduled to open on Thursday, April 22, 2010! As a permanent resident, I'm happy to see businesses and restaurants that will be open year-round. I understand we're a tourist area and tourism is basically seasonal; however, this is also a place to live for tens of thousands of people who need places to shop. The "season" could be expanded with open and inviting businesses instead of ones that put up "See you in March" signs.
The store will be located in the old Nags Head Food Lion location next to Staples (also open year-round, thank you!). Food Lion moved recently to their brand new location pretty much across the street on the ocean side. It's a little on the small side so I'll be interested to see if it can accommodate the summer traffic. There's a little strip of stores in front of the new Food Lion and right now, the Front Porch Cafe is open. Harry and I enjoy stopping there for a coffee when we're out on the bike and then afterwards, scoot out the back way to the beach road.
So, welcome T.J.Maxx and just to make you hopeful for future patronage ... just today, we went to K-Mart, NAPA Auto Parts and for dinner ... Taco Bell.
See you on the beach!
