Gabe’s of Warsaw employees get ready to cut a ribbon on Saturday, Oct. 22, to celebrate the grand opening of the discount store, which carries clothing for all ages, home goods, toys and more. It’s located at the former Carson’s location at 2856 Frontage Road. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.

By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews

WARSAW — Another option for buying clothes, toys and home goods is open in Warsaw.

Gabe’s, a discount retailer which carries all of the above and more, had its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, Oct. 22. It’s located in the former Carson’s at 2856 Frontage Road.

There were at least 90 people in line before the store opened at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Gabe’s gave out gift cards as a promotion to early customers.

They included Doug and Roni Wise and their granddaughter Ailah Burchett. The family arrived at 5 a.m. to be first in line.

Roni Wise mentioned that she likes to come early to new store openings.

Also near the front of the line were mother-daughter duo Lisa Bradley and Caity Bradley.

Lisa Bradley noted that she’d never been to a Gabe’s before.

“I’m excited about it though,” she said.

According to a sign on its facade, Gabe’s is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

InkFreeNews counted at least 90 people in line to shop at Gabe’s shortly before its 9 a.m. opening on Saturday. Gabe’s gave out gift cards to early shoppers.

A look at some of the Christmas decor for sale.

Lacey Neer, left, and her mother Jamie Rice shop for coats Saturday.

Some of the boys’ clothing for sale.

One of the toy aisles in the store.