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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale / Albany Times Union
Exterior of the Boscov's store in Clifton Country Mall Thursday Jan. 8, 2015, in Clifton Park, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Exterior of the Boscov's store in Clifton Country Mall Thursday Jan. 8, 2015, in Clifton Park, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale / Albany Times Union
The J.C. Penney store in the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford is among the nearly 140 stores across the country expected to close this year, seen here in Milford, Conn. March 17, 2017.
The J.C. Penney store in the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford is among the nearly 140 stores across the country expected to close this year, seen here in Milford, Conn. March 17, 2017.
Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
Click through the slideshow to see local business closings so far this year, as well as closings planned for the coming months.
Click through the slideshow to see local business closings so far this year, as well as closings planned for the coming months.
Photo: 2017 Getty Images
Early 2017Radio Shack closed all of its locations in southwestern Connecticut, including Danbury, Fairfield, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport and Wilton.
Early 2017
Radio Shack closed all of its locations in southwestern Connecticut, including Danbury, Fairfield, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport and Wilton.
Photo: Drew Angerer / Getty Images
January 2017 Flourishes gift shop in Trumbull
January 2017
Flourishes gift shop in Trumbull
Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media
January 2017 European's Furniture and Gifts in Danbury
January 2017
European's Furniture and Gifts in Danbury
Photo: Chris Bosak / Hearst Connecticut Media
March 2017 Deep's Hardware in Danbury
March 2017
Deep's Hardware in Danbury
Photo: Chris Bosak / Hearst Connecticut Media
March 2017 Staples on Richards Ave. in Norwalk
March 2017
Staples on Richards Ave. in Norwalk
Photo: Mark Lennihan, STF
April 2017Payless ShoeSource on Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk and Newtown Rd. in Newtown
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April 2017
Payless ShoeSource on Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk and Newtown Rd. in Newtown
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Photo: ROBERT MCLEROY / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
May 2017 Outdoor Traders in Greenwich
May 2017
Outdoor Traders in Greenwich
Photo: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
May 2017 Ralph Lauren in Greenwich
May 2017
Ralph Lauren in Greenwich
Photo: Bob Luckey / Bob Luckey
May 2017Rinfret, Ltd. in Greenwich
May 2017
Rinfret, Ltd. in Greenwich
Photo: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
June 2017Chatham Manor, a popular banquet hall in Norwalk
June 2017
Chatham Manor, a popular banquet hall in Norwalk
Photo: Alexander Soule / Hearst Connecticut Media
June 2017
Bob's Stores in Danbury
June 2017
Bob's Stores in Danbury
June 2017 CultureTea in Wilton
June 2017
CultureTea in Wilton
Photo: Stephanie Kim / Hearst Connecticut Media
Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
July 2017 Free People in Greenwich
July 2017
Free People in Greenwich
Photo: Tyler Sizemore, Hearst Connecticut Media
September 2017 Michael Kors in Greenwich
September 2017
Michael Kors in Greenwich
Photo: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
September 2017 Vitamin World in Milford,
planned closings in Danbury, TrumbullThe vitamin retailer plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors.
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September 2017
Vitamin World in Milford,
planned closings in Danbury, Trumbull
The vitamin retailer plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors.
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October 2017 Sky Hookah Lounge in Fairfield
October 2017
Sky Hookah Lounge in Fairfield
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Planned: Gymboree to close nine Connecticut storesAs part of a national contraction, the company will close its Milford location and its Janie and Jack store in Greenwich.
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Planned: Gymboree to close nine Connecticut stores
As part of a national contraction, the company will close its Milford location and its Janie and Jack store in Greenwich.
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Photo: Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press
Planned: Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs in New Canaan and Ridgefield The clothier plans to close all of its store locations.
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Planned: Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs in New Canaan and Ridgefield
The clothier plans to close all of its store locations.
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Photo: Contributed / Hearst Connecticut Media
November 2017
Calypso St. Barth women's and home store in Greenwich.
November 2017
Calypso St. Barth women's and home store in Greenwich.
December 2017
Swanson's Fish Market, Fairfield
December 2017
Swanson's Fish Market, Fairfield
Photo: Jordan Grice, Hearst Connecticut Media
Boscov’s to replace J.C. Penney in Milford
MILFORD — Even as department stores close across the country, the Connecticut Post mall has found a new anchor tenant to replace the former J.C. Penney.
Mall representatives announced that Pennsylvania-based department store Boscov’s will be opening its second New England location at the mall in October, bringing with it 300 new jobs. Boscov’s also has a store in Meriden.
“We’re excited to bring the fun and excitement of a Boscov’s to the Connecticut Post mall,” Boscov’s CEO Jim Boscov said in a news release. “We’re grateful to their management team for their creative approach, which made it possible for us to add another location in New England. We know that the values and exceptional service Boscov’s is known for will be a great fit in the Milford market.”
For 104 years, Boscov’s has sold an array of apparel, home furnishings, appliances and more. The family-owned business is based out of Reading, Pa., and has 46 locations in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio and Connecticut.
According to a press release, Boscov’s intends to remodel and expand the space, and will occupy 200,000 square feet split among two floors. Along with retail space, the department store plans to feature a candy section and an auditorium that would host live performances and community events.
“This is a brand that prides itself in its commitment to customer service, exceptional quality and merchandise set at a great value,” Ken Sterba, general manager of the Connecticut Post mall, said in a press release. “We know our community will embrace the addition of Boscov’s to our already diverse mix of retailers.”
J.C. Penney closed in July costing 89 jobs. It has stores in Danbury and Trumbull along with five others in Connecticut. Its closure in Milford followed a national trend of closures and downsizing among big-box retailers and department store chains like Sears, Walgreens, J. Crew and more.
