CARLYLE - The Red Apple Store has over 140 outlets across Canada in small towns, and Carlyle now has one of them.
As of April 26, the Bargain Shop became known as the Red Apple Store.
A grand reopening was held that day, and the first 100 people through the doors received a Red Apple gift card and a laundry basket.
Melaine Benner has been the store manager at the Bargain Shop for five years. She loves the small town feel where people know her name and greet her walking down the street.
The overhauling of the Bargain Shop began at the beginning of April to prepare for the grand reopening, with the store completely changed around, giving it a fresh new look, and adding new products and name brands to the list.
Bench and Carhart clothing have been added to the fashion section, but all the other popular brands that people are used to remain.
For the grand reopening, she said the lineup was pretty long. At the doors, the Carlyle Cubs Daycare had a bake sale.
Red the big apple mascot greeted people on the street and encouraged them to check out the new store layout and scoop up the bargains.
Benner added that cake and coffee were served in store, and there was a chance to win a $1,000 voucher for the store.
Different sales will run for the next three weeks, with a new one each week, and extended hours will be a bonus.
With the same friendly staff ready to greet everyone, Benner feels The Red Apple will be a good change for the store and the community of Carlyle.
