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BOSCOV'S DEPARTMENT STORE TO OPEN FIRST NEW ENGLAND LOCATION AT WESTFIELD MERIDEN
Will create 300 new jobs
Westfield Meriden and Boscov’s are pleased to announce the Reading, PA based department store chain will open its first New England location at the shopping center later this year. Boscov’s, with sales over one billion dollars, is the largest family owned department store in the country. They operate 43 locations in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Ohio. Boscov’s will completely remodel and enlarge the former JC Penney expanding the storefront on the center’s first level to occupy a total of 180,000 square-feet. The store is projected to open in October and will create 300 new jobs.
“Boscov’s is a perfect match for our current retail mix and what our community is looking for when they visit the center,” said Ken Sterba, General Manager at Westfield Meriden. “When it comes to choosing where to shop, exceptional quality, value and customer service are of utmost importance. Boscov’s diverse mix of products, great price points and commitment to customer service will be well-received by our shoppers.”
Boscov’s – which celebrated its 100th year in business in 2014 - is known for its wide selection of merchandise, honest pricing, and outstanding service. Boscov’s stocks a full range of brand-name merchandise including apparel and accessories for men, women and children, home furnishings, toys, cosmetics, small appliances, and even has a candy department. The store features a community auditorium which will feature famous entertainers, fashion shows, enlightenment courses and community events. They also offer free gift wrapping service regardless of the price of an item.
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“We’re excited to bring the fun and excitement of a Boscov’s to Connecticut. We’re grateful to the management team at Westfield for their creative approach which made it possible for us to enter the New England market. We know that the values and exceptional service Boscov’s is known for will be a great fit in the Meriden market,” said Jim Boscov, CEO of Boscov’s.
The Boscov’s brand is unique in its commitment to serving each of the local communities it calls home, and has a long history of charitable programs and activities. Throughout the year, Boscov’s holds fundraising and awareness events for local community non-profit organizations and the new Meriden location will be no exception.
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Westfield Meriden and Boscov’s look forward to releasing more information about Grand Opening celebrations later this year as the store prepares for an October opening.
For more information about Westfield Meriden, please visit www.westfield.com/Meriden.
To learn more about Boscov’s, please visit www.boscovs.com.
About Westfield Meriden
Drawing from a large trade area in central Connecticut, Westfield Meriden is conveniently situated between the major cities of Hartford and New Haven. Located along I-691, the connector for the key thoroughfares I-91 and I-84, the center’s customer base includes over two-thirds of the higher income residents in the trade area. Westfield Meriden serves as the community’s town center, providing value and convenience in a one-stop destination for families. Anchored by Macy’s, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sears, the center has also celebrated the recent opening of T.J. Maxx. Shopping hours are Monday - Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday from 11am -6pm. For more information call (203) 235-3343 or visit www.westfield.com/meriden.
About Boscov’s
Boscov’s with 43 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Ohio, has been providing customers with wide selections of merchandise, competitive prices and superior service for one hundred years. The company is committed to the communities it serves and has a long and distinguished history of civic and charitable activities. Boscov’s serves consumers across the country with a strong online shopping capability at www.boscovs.com., reinforcing Boscov’s position as the largest family owned independent department store chain in the nation.
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