Orange, New Jersey: Dollar Tree's presence in Essex County is about to expand. According to R.J. Brunelli & Co. LLC, the international discount retailer will open new stores in Orange and East Orange. The Orange store will replace a part of a Karl's Appliances location at 557 Main Street, near the West Orange border. The East Orange store will be located in the former Central Avenue Ace Home Center at 352 Central Avenue. The stores are slated to open in March and July of 2016, respectively. Dollar Tree currently owns additional Essex County locations in Newark, Irvington, and West Orange. It also operates the Deals Dollar Store in Maplewood. In addition, the company recently acquired competing chain Family Dollar, and is expected to convert Family Dollar's dozens of Essex County locations into Dollar Tree stores. Click here to learn more.