Milford, CT Boscov’s, Inc., the 104-year-old, family-owned department store company, has opened a 200,000 s/f, three-level department store at the Connecticut Post Mall. The mall, owned by Centennial, the Dallas-headquartered national owner of major shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations, is the largest shopping center in the state.

The addition of Boscov’s is a cornerstone of Connecticut Post Mall’s $26 million rebranding and re-development initiatives. Retailers such as Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, and Aeropostale were relocated and expanded within the center as part of the redevelopment. In addition, Dave & Buster’s, the popular American restaurant and video arcade entertainment destination, will open in the mall this month.

Boscov’s is the largest family-owned department store chain in the country. With 2017 revenues of $1.2 billion and locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania, Boscov’s is known for an inviting mix of high-end merchandise and bargain-priced products, a loyal customer base, and a beloved candy counter. The grand opening of the Connecticut Post Mall store, the company’s 47th, took place in October.

The company plans to continue to buck the U.S. department store trend by opening one store a year going forward, Jim Boscov, the company’s third-generation CEO and chairman said. “The company hired more than 300 employees to staff the new store” 

“The opening of Boscov’s as part of the rebranding and redevelopment of Connecticut Post Mall underscores Centennial’s philosophy of offering retail, dining and entertainment experiences tailored to the individual communities our properties call home,” said Steven Levin, CEO of Centennial. “Shoppers through the Northeast love Boscov’s, and Centennial is pleased to bring this beloved brand and its popular shopping experience to Connecticut’s largest mall.”