What's that going in at the former Epic Fitness gym near Fred Meyer in South Salem?

Location: 706 Madrona Ave. SE, Suite 160

Description: The former Epic Fitness gym near Fred Meyer in South Salem is undergoing renovations.

Instead of treadmills and fitness training, the building's new incarnation will offer crafts, pantry staples, toys and party supplies as a Dollar Tree discount store, according to city records.

Local contractor White Oak Construction is doing the renovation work. The company has constructed and renovated numerous properties in the region, including constructing retail development for another Dollar Tree further south on Commercial at Kuebler Boulevard.

A site plan review to add a loading dock, dock level and sectional door for the building was approved in March. The property, which is connected to the South Salem Ace Hardware store, is zoned for mixed use.

According to city records, the construction company is also manning the renovations in the neighboring Ace Hardware to remodel the interior, add stair and forklift access, and remodel the bathrooms.

Dollar Tree Inc. owns both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. The Dollar Tree discount retailer, which previously sold everything for $1, increased its price point to $1.25 in recent years due to inflation. The company operates about 15,115 stores in the United States and Canada.

According to their website, six Dollar Trees are open in Salem.

Source: City of Salem

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