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Filene's (originally William Filene & Sons Co.) is an American department store chain; it was founded by William Filene in 1881. The success of the original full-line store in Boston, Massachusetts, was supplemented by the foundation of its off-price sister store Filene's Basement in 1908.
A carriage trade store, Filene's was established in 1852 by William Filene. The Boston-based store quickly grew into a successful chain under the ownership of his sons, Edward and Lincoln, who opened the now famous basement to sell excess stock from Filene's proper in 1909.
Sep 25, 2015 · Filene's Basement, a classic department store that closed its physical locations, offers name brand and designer apparel, shoes, beauty, bridal and home goods online. The web-only shop faces competition from T.J. Maxx, Primark, and fast fashion shops that offer similar or cheaper prices.
- Kerri Anne Renzulli
Filene's Department Store was a department store building at 426 Washington Street in Downtown Crossing, Boston, Massachusetts. It was the flagship store of the Filene's department store chain. The building has been renovated and now serves as the offices for Havas and Arnold Worldwide.
Jan 23, 2024 · Filene’s was a legendary department store chain that started in 1890 and introduced the concept of markdown pricing and the “Running of the Brides” sale. Learn about its history, legacy and impact on the retail industry and the city of Boston.
The oldest off-price retailer in the United States, Filene's Basement focused on high-end goods and was known for its distinctive, low-technology automatic markdown system.
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May 22, 2012 · It fell six years short of its 100th anniversary, but Boston’s iconic department store Filene’s is still etched in the memory of veteran Hub shoppers.
