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May 13, 2013
Millennium Partners launches retail leasing at former Filene site

A landmark project in Boston’s Downtown Crossing has launched leasing.

Boston -- A landmark project in Boston’s Downtown Crossing has launched leasing. Millennium Partners has appointed Cushman & Wakefield as the exclusive retail leasing agent for its Millennium Tower/Burnham Building project, which is the site of the former Filene’s Department Store and consists of the landmark 1912 Burnham Building and a contemporary, mixed-use tower that will rise 625 ft. into the Boston skyline.  

January 22, 2013
Tuesday Morning names COO

Tuesday Morning Corp. announced the appointment of John C. Rossler as executive VP, COO, effective immediately.

Dallas -- Tuesday Morning Corp. announced the appointment of John C. Rossler as executive VP, COO, effective immediately.

Rossler has been serving as an executive advisor to Tuesday Morning since October, 2012, and his focus has been primarily on operational efficiencies, including overall cost control, supply chain and real estate.

November 2, 2011
Syms, Filene’s Basement file for bankruptcy, plan to liquidate

Syms Corp. and its Filene’s Basement subsidiary said that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will liquidate all stores and assets over the coming several months.

Secaucus, N.J. -- Syms Corp. and its Filene’s Basement subsidiary said Wednesday that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will liquidate all stores and assets over the coming several months. Syms acquired the century-old Filene’s out of bankruptcy in 2009 for $63 million.

October 19, 2011
Filene’s to close four Massachusetts stores

Filene’s Basement will close four Massachusetts stores around Christmas time this year, according to a Tuesday report by the Boston Globe.

Boston -- Filene’s Basement will close four Massachusetts stores around Christmas time this year, according to a Tuesday report by the Boston Globe.

The struggling discounter will close stores in Braintree, Peabody, Saugus and Watertown, Mass., leaving three stores in the state – in Back Bay, Newton and Norwood – and 22 stores in all.

Syms Corp. bought Filene’s Basement out of bankruptcy in June 2009.
 

May 26, 2011
Syms considers possible sale

Syms Corp. said Thursday it is mulling selling itself and other strategic alternatives as the company continues to struggle after acquiring Filene’s Basement in 2009.

Secaucus, N.J. — Syms Corp. said Thursday it is mulling selling itself and other strategic alternatives as the company continues to struggle after acquiring Filene’s Basement in 2009.

The off-price retailer, which bought Filene’s out of bankruptcy for $62.4 million in 2Q 2009, said its board is currently evaluating its options. It reported a loss at the end of its fiscal year in February, and losses had widened as of earlier this month.

October 7, 2010
Syms loss widens in Q2 with impact of Filene’s acquisition

Syms Corp. reported late Thursday that it lost $10.9 million in the quarter ended Aug....

September 28, 2010
Topshop to open in Chicago

British fast-fashion retailer Topshop will open its second U.S. store, a flagship on Chicago’s Michigan...

September 28, 2010
Topshop to open on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

San Francisco-based Grosvenor Americas said it has leased approximately 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space...

September 19, 2010
Syms and Filene’s to open new hybrid store concept on Fifth Avenue

Winick Realty Group said Monday that Syms and Filene’s will open a flagship location at...

July 1, 2010
Syms narrows loss in Q1

Syms Corp. said Thursday that it narrowed its loss in the first quarter as sales...

June 21, 2010
Filene's settles Fendi suit for $2.5 million

Fendi said Tuesday that the luxury brand has reached a $2.5 million settlement with Filene's...

June 8, 2010
Syms names financial chief

Off-price retailer Syms Corp., which operates under both the Syms and Filene’s Basement banners, announced...

May 12, 2010
Syms names senior VP, general merchandise manager

Syms Corp. named Jason Somerfeld as senior VP and general merchandise manager. In this newly...

March 21, 2010
Syms names integration chief

Syms Corp. on Friday named Joel Feigenbaum chief integration officer....

January 25, 2010
Filene’s Chapter 11 plan confirmed

Abacus Advisors LLC announced Tuesday that FB Liquidating Estate (formerly known as Filene’s Basement) confirmed...

October 21, 2009
New owners plan ad campaign for Filene’s Basement

Filene's Basement is hoping to get back on its feet with a major advertising campaign...

January 20, 2009
Filene's Basement Closing 11 Stores

Filene’s Basement is closing 11 of its 36 stores due to challenges in renegotiating rents...

January 19, 2009
Filene's Basement Closing 3 Baltimore Stores

Burlington, Mass.-based Filene’s Basement will close three greater Baltimore stores, according to a report Monday...

November 9, 2008
Report: Reopening of Filene’s Basement in Boston Put on Hold

The lead developer of Boston’s Downtown Crossing redevelopment project, home of the original Filene’s Basement...

October 9, 2008
Filene's Basement Debuts in South

Filene's Basement will debut in South Florida next week. The location in Aventura, Fla. will...

August 6, 2008
Retail Ventures Not Renewing Contract of CEO

Retail Ventures Inc., which operates DSW shoe stores and Filene's Basement clothing stores, said Thursday...

June 11, 2008
Retail Ventures 1Q Profit Surges

Retail Ventures Inc., which operates DSW shoe stores and Filene's Basement clothing stores, said fiscal...

April 30, 2008
Bouncing Back

There’s no doubt that retail plays an important role in keeping communities healthy, economically...

April 24, 2008
Retail Ventures Reports 4Q Loss

Retail Ventures reported that its loss for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 2 totaled $125.7...

October 3, 2007
Burlington Coat Factory to Buy Some Value City Stores

Columbus, Ohio, As...