Fresh Face on parkway - BDN Tonyi Crandell

Fresh face on parkway Bed Bath & Beyond in Branson is now open for business on Branson Hills Parkway. BDN photo by Tonyi Crandell By Tonyi Crandell BDN Staff Writer tcrandell@bransondailynews.com A $1.7 million Bed Bath & Beyond is the newest kid on the block in Branson, opening just in time for holiday shoppers. The national chain store on Branson Hills Parkway opened its doors to the public on Tuesday. "We have been waiting for this store to open," customer Dixie Evans said. "We live in Berryville, Ark., and we made the trip especially to come here. This is such a neat place to buy things for grown grandchildren. This store has absolutely everything." Branson's Bed Bath & Beyond is the 14th of its kind to open in Missouri. "It's about time Branson got a Bed Bath & Beyond," said Beatrice Beck, of Kimberling City. "I know when I come here, I will find what I need, and the customer service is always good." Store manager Jim Norman said many customers were so delighted with the store, they vowed it would be their "new favorite." "I have been looking forward to Bed Bath & Beyond opening," customer Judy Gray, of Branson, said. "I love coming here. I used to go to the one in Florida. The variety of items in this store is wonderful. It's so much better coming here than regular stores." Bed Bath & Beyond is one of many stores that have opened on Branson Hills Parkway. Other stores in the same area that have already opened include Target, TJ Maxx, Home Depot, Michael's, Petco, MC Sports, Maurices, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Books A Million, Wendy's and Kohl's. A $1.7 million Best Buy is under construction. Walton Construction site superintendent Virgil Nixon said construction would be complete by the first of the year. MIssouri Netizen Branson Missouri