Vanda Bidwell
Bill Marietta, owner of the new Homer Discount Mart, which plans to open at 110 S. Main St., shows off some of his products Monday. Marietta said the store will operate on the same premise as a Big Lots or Dollar General, and products will be priced lower than or competitive with Wal-Mart.
HOMER – Shoppers for discounts on general merchandise will soon have a new, local alternative. The Homer Discount Mart is scheduled to open at 110 S. Main St., next door to the Homer Auction, on May 10.
Business owner Bill Marietta of Danville has been stocking shelves and getting the store ready.
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