New Drug Mart welcomes customers with grand opening party

A new Discount Drug Mart at 9318 Broadview Rd. in Broadview Heights hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Nov. 23. Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Alai and Ohio Sen. Matt Dolan gave opening remarks, and gift bags were distributed to the first 300 customers. The 30,000-square-foot store anticipates employing 25 full-time and 25 part-time staff members, with an estimated annual $1 million payroll. The interior is decorated with early photographs of Broadview Heights, courtesy of the Broadview Heights Historical Society.

Feature image photo caption: Store manager Josh Campbell mans a register.

Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Alai (r) addresses the crowd as Drug Mart Government and Public Affairs Director Steve Ferris looks on.