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Albany, NY
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New Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening Across Northeast: See Where, When
Nordstrom Rack is growing across the Northeast as the off-price retailer continues its nationwide expansion. The chain has announced opening dates for 25 new stores nationwide on its website. Ten of the opening locations are located in the Northeast. Nordstrom first announced the Northeast locations between November 2025 and July 2026. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," Nordstrom Rack president Gemma Lionello said while announcing a new store in New Jersey. "We're …
Hartford, CT
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CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including six locations in Connecticut. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-frien…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Ross Dress For Less To Open First Store In State In Trumbull
Popular discount clothing franchise Ross Dress for Less will open its first store in the state in Fairfield County. The store, a big competitor of Marshalls, will take over the old Homegoods store in the Hawley Lane Mall in Trumbull, said Rina Bakalar, Trumbull's director of economic and community development. Bakalar said she was excited to see the retailer come to the region and to be the first in the state. "The store is located right where Shelton, Stratford, and Trumbull come together so it should do well." Founded in 1982, Ross is known for selling high-end clothing,…
Paramus, NJ
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Big Lots Taking Over Paramus Toys R Us
Big Lots is on its way to Paramus. The discount chain last year purchased the remaining 12-year lease on the 36,000-square-foot Toys R Us store on Ridgewood Avenue for $2.75 million, according to TheRealDeal.com. That's $6.50 per square foot annually, compared to $30 (had the chain signed a new lease on a larger space). The vacant space was transformed into a Spirit Halloween store last fall. Big Lots is known across 47 states for its closeout buys and massive furniture markdowns. No word yet on opening date.
