There is always a lot of fun and excitement around a new store’s grand opening”

Adam Lewis | Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona senior vice president and chief retail officer

West Surprise residents will have another spot for thrift shopping and a place to donate unwanted items this week.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona announced the grand opening of a new store on Thursday, June 26 at 16531 W. Bell Road near Loop 303.

A ribbon cutting ceremony has been scheduled for 8:45 a.m. as part of the grand opening.

Goodwill’s sales floor has thousands of new items daily from designer clothing and shoes to furniture and collectibles.

“There is always a lot of fun and excitement around a new store’s grand opening,” said Adam Lewis, senior vice president and chief retail officer of GCNA.

It will be the fourth Goodwill store in Surprise. The other locations are at 12043 N. Reems Road, 15190 N. Cotton Lane and 14063 W. Grand Ave.

The first 150 people in line outside of the new store will receive a $5 gift card to use at the new location.

Additionally, guests who bring a full bag of donations during the regular hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the grand opening weekend will receive a $5-off coupon on a purchase of $10 or more.

Lewis said coffee and donuts will be available as part of the public celebration.

Company officials said revenue generated from Goodwill’s retail stores helps to support its mission services including career development, training and resources like MyCareerAdvisor.com, education initiatives like The Excel Center adult high school.