Filene's Basement Sold, But Not to the Highest Bidder
Filed under: Fashion, Designers & Brands
Frugal fashionistas have counted on Filene's Basement for discounted designer duds for years. Photo: Getty Images
Now, the wait is over. WWD reports that Syms Corp, a discount chain, along with its financial partner Vornado Realty Trust will take over Filene's Basement. The winning bid was $62.4 million.
Men's Wearhouse and Crown Acquisitions also placed bids, and although they offered more money ($64.9 million), Syms/Vornado's bid was for more stores. Sold!












DivaDiscount 7-31-2009 @ 11:29AM
I wonder if this place was a bit like Loehmann's discount clothing store (http://www.loehmanns.com/discount-shopping/discount-clothing-store-california.aspx). I haven't been here but it sounds it was, and perhaps will continue to be, an awesome place for discount clothing (http://www.loehmanns.com/discount-shopping/discount-clothing-new-york.aspx).
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