Shoppers moved slowly around the shiny aisles of the new Woods store on its opening day Monday, checking out all the new features.
Department managers from Woods corporate office were on hand Monday to help with the opening. Workers also helped customers find items, handed out a store directory with a map and answered questions about the new store.
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