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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Filene's_BasementFilene's Basement - Wikipedia

    In 1908, Edward A. Filene, son of the founder of Filene's, William Filene, came up with the idea of selling surplus, overstock, and closeout merchandise in the basement of his father's store. Filene's "Automatic Bargain Basement ", as it was originally called, opened in 1909 beneath the Downtown Crossing location.

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  3. money.com › filenes-basement-websiteFilene's Basement Reopens as Discount Fashion Web Retailer ...

    Sep 25, 2015 · Filene's Basement, a classic department store that closed its physical locations, offers over a million items at low prices online. The web shop sells name brand and designer apparel, shoes, beauty, bridal and home goods, but faces competition from T.J. Maxx, Primark and fast fashion shops.

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  4. newengland.com › yankee › historyMarkdown Memories | Filene's Basement - New England

    Oct 9, 2020 · Learn about the history and legacy of Filene's Basement, a legendary bargain store that closed in 2007. Discover how it attracted millions of shoppers from all walks of life with its unique sales model and quirky atmosphere.

  5. www.retaildive.com › news › once-bankrupt-filenesOnce-bankrupt Filene's Basement returns online | Retail Dive

    Sep 18, 2015 · The off-price chain, known for its bargain basement and bridal events, is now an online-only venture owned by Trinity Place Holdings. It faces competition from other off-price stores, general merchandise retailers, flash-sales sites and Amazon.

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  6. www.fiftyplusadvocate.com › 2024/01/23 › 260686Filene’s was a pioneer in discount department store history

    Jan 23, 2024 · Filene’s was a legendary department store chain that started in 1890 and introduced the concept of bargain basement pricing. Learn about its history, legacy and famous sales events such as the Running of the Brides.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Filene'sFilene's - Wikipedia

    Filene's expanded into shopping malls throughout New England and New York in the later half of the twentieth century, and was rivaled by fellow Boston-based department store Jordan Marsh. Federated sold Filene's to The May Department Stores Company, and spun off Filene's Basement into a

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  9. www.csmonitor.com › 2006 › 0222Backstory: The original bargain basement - CSMonitor.com

    Feb 22, 2006 · The century-old bargain basement has spawned its own mythology, economy, and customs - outliving even its progenitor, the venerable Filene's department store upstairs, a victim of corporate...