Discount Retail Store Coming To Vernon Shopping Plaza

VERNON, CT — A popular discount retail store is slated to take over a vacancy in the Tri-City Plaza in Vernon.

Plans have been submitted for a new Five Below store at the plaza, located at 35 Talcottville Road in the Vernon Circle area. Vernon Economic Development Coordinator Shaun Gately said that because it's a retail use heading to a property designated for retail use, all that's required is an administrative review.

Five Below is heading to a space in between Staples and Harbor Freight in the plaza, according to the plans.

According to a company profile, Philadelphia-based Five Below has more than 1,100 stores across the U.S.

The merchandise is aimed geared toward tweens and teens and items generally cost up to $5. Some items — like electronic accessories — can cost up to $25.

Gately said no formal opening date has been announced.