READING, Pa. — A Pennsylvania-based retail store is celebrating a major milestone throughout October!
Boscov's is celebrating its 110 anniversary with a collection of special events, bargains and $20,000 in giveaways!
“Today, Boscov’s serves communities with 50 stores in nine states, but our story humbly began 110 years ago and I’m proud to say that the core principles established by my grandfather and carried on by Albert continue to guide us today,” said Jim, Chairman and CEO of Boscov’s. “During the next few weeks, I’m excited to share some of the family history of how one man’s dream grew to become the largest family-owned department store in America.”
Here are some of the highlighted events and giveaways planned throughout Oct. 31:
Throughout the entire anniversary event:
- 170 register to win prizes valued at over $20,000
- Bargains representing the values Boscov’s has offered for 110 years
Saturday, October 5:
- Spend $100 or more and receive a $10 bonus card (redeemable Oct. 31 - Dec. 31, 2024)
- Free hot chocolate and cookies from 10 a.m. – noon
- Free candy sampling (Visit the candy department)
- Free cracker jack box (Visit the candy department (One per customer))
Sunday, October 6:
- Free sewing kit with needle and thread to the first 200 customers in each store in remembrance of Solomon’s gratitude to the communities he originally served.
Saturday, October 12:
- Spend $100 or more and receive a $10 bonus card (redeemable Oct. 31 - Dec. 31, 2024)
- Free Pashmina scarf to the first 100 customers in each store
- Free hot chocolate and cookies from 10 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, October 22:
- Friends Helping Friends: Donate $5 to one of the 3,500 participating local non-profit organizations in exchange for a 25% off discount shopping pass (special hours: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.; valid in-store & online during this one-day event.)
Based in Reading, Boscov's operates fifty stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio and West Virginia. It's the nation's largest family-owned department store chain.
