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New HomeGoods Store To Open In Merrimack Valley

The off-price home décor chain said its new North Andover Mall store will open Oct. 29 and employ about 65 people.

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — A popular discount home décor retailer is coming to the Merrimack Valley.

HomeGoods will open a new store at North Andover Mall on Oct. 29.

The grand opening is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. that day.

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After that, the store's regular hours are expected to be 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

The North Andover store will be about 23,585 square feet and is expected to fill about 65 full- and part-time positions.

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HomeGoods carries furniture, rugs, lighting, decorative accessories, kitchen and dining items, bedding, bath products, pet accessories, storage, workspace items, outdoor goods, gourmet selections and wellness products.

The inventory is designed to change often and include brands, designers and products from around the world.

"Our amazing values, brand names, and vast assortment make HomeGoods an exciting destination for shoppers," John Ricciuti, President of HomeGoods, said in an announcement. 'With a large variety of merchandise from around the world, customers will always find thrilling values in our treasure hunt shopping experience."

The opening will also include a community donation. HomeGoods said it will present a $10,000 donation to Neighbors in Need in North Andover.

The grant is part of Find Home Anywhere, the company’s long-term commitment to use its products, programs and partnerships to help people feel a sense of home.

The company said Neighbors in Need supports that mission locally by working to reduce hunger and food insecurity and by helping people in Greater Lawrence who are experiencing economic hardship get access to food and basic necessities.

HomeGoods also said shoppers will have chances throughout the year to support Find Home Anywhere fundraising efforts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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