Dollar Mart
Our Family’s Promise to Danville Since 2005
Dollar Mart is a family-owned variety store in Danville, VA, built on value, kindness, and real community connection. Since 2005, our family has worked to create something better than an impersonal retail stop. Khaled Hemdan opened Dollar Mart because he believed Danville needed a store where affordable essentials came with a familiar face, a patient answer, and a genuine hello. Today, after more than 22 years in business, our mission is still simple: provide the best value in Danville with zero compromise on kindness.
A Store Built From Self-Reliance and Heart
When Khaled Hemdan first opened Dollar Mart, it was more than a business idea. It was a dream of self-reliance and a response to something he saw missing in the community. Too many stores felt cold. Too many shopping trips felt rushed. Too many customers were treated like transactions. We wanted Dollar Mart to feel different. From the beginning, our goal was to build a variety store where people could find household essentials, everyday goods, quick solutions, and friendly service in one dependable place. We wanted customers to walk in knowing they would be recognized, respected, and helped by someone who truly cared.
That belief still guides every decision we make.
Growing With Danville Through Every Season
Over the years, Danville has changed, retail has changed, and the way people shop has changed. Online shopping became more common. Big-box stores grew. Economic shifts affected families, small businesses, and local spending habits.
Through it all, we stayed rooted. Dollar Mart survived and grew because we never tried to become something we are not. We are not a corporate franchise with rotating faces and distant decision-makers. We are a family-run store where the people behind the counter know the shelves, know the customers, and know what our community actually needs. Our story is proof that a business built on family, consistency, and trust can stand strong through changing times.
The Family Factor That Makes Us Different
More Than 60 Years of Combined Experience
At Dollar Mart, family is not just part of our story. It is how we operate every day.
Khaled Hemdan, our founder and owner, built the foundation more than 22 years ago. Amal Hemdan has been part of the store for 19 years and has seen it grow from its earliest days. Aisha, with 7 years of experience, and Abdul, with 5 years, represent the next generation, bringing fresh energy and modern efficiency to our traditional values. Mostafa, Yasmin, who has been with us for 3 years, and Fawzia, with 2 years, help keep the store moving, stocked, organized, and welcoming. Together, our team brings more than 60 years of retail experience under one roof. We don’t simply hire people. We grow together. That is why our customers see familiar faces year after year.
Inventory Chosen for Real Local Needs
Because we are the owners and the buyers, our shelves are not filled by a corporate office far away. We choose products based on what our customers ask for, use, and come back to buy.
That means our inventory reflects real life in Danville. Families stretching a budget can find affordable essentials. Seniors can stop in for what they need and enjoy a friendly conversation. Local DIYers can grab quick household solutions without driving across town. Parents can pick up small treats, cleaning supplies, seasonal items, and everyday basics in one easy trip. We like to say, “If we would not use it in our home, we will not sell it in our store.”
That is the Hemdan Guarantee.
What Customers Can Expect When They Visit
When customers walk into Dollar Mart, they can expect a clean store, organized aisles, and a hello from a Hemdan family member within seconds. We believe small details matter. Respect matters. Patience matters. A stocked shelf matters. A fair price matters. A familiar face matters. And when something is not right, customers do not have to call a 1-800 number or wait for a corporate response. They can talk directly to the owner. We listen, we take responsibility, and we make it right on the spot.
That kind of accountability is rare in retail, but it is normal here.
Why Our Regulars Keep Us Going
Built on Consistency and Trust
Our biggest motivation has always been our regulars.
We have watched kids come in for candy, then return years later as adults buying essentials for their own homes. We have helped families through tight weeks, busy seasons, home projects, and everyday errands. We have shared conversations, advice, laughs, and familiar greetings that turn ordinary shopping trips into something more personal.
That is why people recommend Dollar Mart.
Consistency.
In a changing world, our customers know exactly who will be there when they walk through the door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dollar Mart is a family-owned variety store offering affordable household goods, everyday essentials, seasonal items, and quick solutions for local shoppers.
We have proudly served Danville since 2005, with more than 22 years of hands-on retail experience and community connection.
Our owners are involved daily, our team stays consistent, and our inventory is chosen based on what local customers actually need.
Yes. Customers can speak directly with the owner or a family team member, and we work to make things right on the spot.
Yes. We are committed to offering strong value while keeping the store clean, organized, and welcoming for families, seniors, DIYers, and everyday shoppers.
Our Promise Is Simple: Value, Kindness, and Familiar Faces
Dollar Mart is more than a place to buy everyday items. It is our family’s way of serving the community that has supported us since 2005. We are proud to be the store where customers are greeted quickly, treated patiently, and helped by people who care about getting it right. As Danville continues to grow and change, our promise stays the same: we will keep offering useful products, fair value, and the kind of personal service that makes customers feel at home.
