Redmon opens new close-out store

Amy Redmon, sporting a sequin purse, has opened Amy’s Warehouse on Beersheba Street. The store sells close-out merchandise and offers new name-brand items. (James Clark photo)

If you’re looking for name-brand items at close-out prices, Amy Redmon has a store for you. It’s called Amy’s Warehouse and it’s located on Beersheba Street just after you cross the bridge on your way out of town.

Friday was her first day of business and the store stayed plenty busy. It must be because Amy offers a wide variety of merchandise at bargain prices.

“I’m trying to make it economical for people to afford,” said Amy. “I thought the best thing for McMinnville to have would be a close-out store.”

It’s new merchandise, not a second-hand store. Items include jewelry, towels, clothing, pots, pans, and hats. There’s a selection of toys including Hot Wheels cars, GI Joe merchandise, and even some Sponge Bob Square Pants stuffed animals. Amy also wanted to emphasize her sequin handbags which are extremely popular for high school girls. High school boys aren’t as interested.

For parents wanting to shop, there’s even a play area for kids.

“I know that’s something I enjoyed when my kids were younger,” said Amy. “Nothing would please me more than to walk into a store and see a play area.”

Amy said she spent a solid month getting the store ready to open. She even painted her own sign.

“It was two or three days of me out there painting and cars honking as they drove by,” she said.

Amy plans to be open every day except Sunday and says she’ll be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Labor Day. For more information, the phone number is 235-6392.