Harrisburg, Pa. — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. celebrates entering its 35th state with the grand opening of its new store in Austin, Minn. The new store is located at 1209 18th Ave. NW, next to the Hy-Vee Grocery in the former ShopKo.
“Our first Minnesota store represents an important milestone in our Midwest expansion. We could not be more excited to enter our 35th state and bring Good Stuff Cheap® to the people of Austin and beyond,” says Eric van der Valk, president and CEO of Ollie’s. “If you have never been to an Ollie’s before, we invite you to come see what all the fuss is about. We offer Real Brands, Real Bargains!® You really need to see it to believe it.”
Since its founding in 1982, Ollie’s mission has been to sell Good Stuff Cheap®. The retailer does this through a flexible buying model that focuses on closeout merchandise and excess inventory from suppliers and manufacturers around the world. As of Dec. 9, 2025, Ollie’s operated 645 stores. For more information, visit www.ollies.com.
SOURCE: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.