Ollie’s receives approval for modified sign

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, which is under construction in the old Mazer’s building on Green Springs Highway, received approval from the city council on April 27 for a new, smaller sign.

At the April 13 meeting, council members had expressed concerns over the size of the Ollie’s sign and its “unprofessional” appearance, which included a caricature of the founder’s head and the slogan “Good Stuff Cheap!”

The Ollie’s representative proposed a new sign design that removed both the face and the slogan. The design totals 199 square feet and will be LED-lit. Ollie’s is expected to open in June.