Reading, PA. March 28, 2025: Jim Boscov, Chairman and CEO of Boscov’s, is pleased to announce that the family’s iconic department store will be opening its 51st store and the fifth in the state of New York, at The Mall at Greece Ridge in Rochester. The store will open in the fall of 2025. The new 175,000 square foot Boscov’s will be the largest department store in the region. Boscov’s will reimagine and completely remodel portions of the mall creating a contemporary Boscov’s store that offers the classic values of a full-service department store. Boscov’s will hire over 250co-workers and offer unique services and provide extras, such as a year-round military discount, a gift registry for every occasion, curbside pickup and a hassle-free return policy.
“We provide the community with a different kind of shopping experience that’s more competitive on price, service and quite frankly, fun,” said Jim Boscov. “We still believe in having a knowledgeable sales staff providing genuine service as well as an amazing assortment of branded goods at unbeatable values. That’s what makes Boscov’s different, and I think you’re going to like that difference.”
“We have the advantage of being a family-owned business. That means we can make decisions and work to please the customer; not the stock market,” Jim Boscov said. “We still believe in the traditional department store, where in one shopping trip, you can find everything you want. Rochester is going to see some very aggressive retailing that combines fun, fashion, community partnership, entertainment and service with jaw dropping pricing throughout the store.”
As America’s largest family-owned department store company, community involvement matters to Boscov’s. The store is actively involved with local non-profit organizations year-round. Last year, these efforts resulted in over $4 million raised for the communities it serves. A special “Charity Day” event to benefit local charities will be an important part of the Grand Opening Celebration when Boscov’s opens this Fall at The Mall at Greece Ridge. Details will be announced in the coming months.
Wilmorite, the owner and management company for The Mall at Greece Ridge has made several investments in this property since its inception. Originally two malls sat on this property. In 1994, Wilmorite connected the two with a massive expansion making the mall 1.6 million square feet. In 2013, Wilmorite redeveloped a large section of the mall facing Ridge Road into a dining and shopping destination. Today, Wilmorite presents another major development for this property. Boscov’s will have a long-term positive impact on the mall.
“We are thrilled to add Boscov’s to the Greece Ridge lineup of stores. It complements our existing tenant mix and will attract new retail, restaurants, and entertainment. The Boscov’s organization has been great to work with, they are a reputable company and have high standards. They have chosen Rochester and in particular Greece for their next store and I think the Greece community and the Greater Rochester marketplace will welcome them with open arms. Their focus on the charitable organizations and their involvement in worthwhile local causes aligns with our company values and will allow them to immediately mesh with the Greece community and all of Monroe County,” said Jon Dower, Senior Vice President and Director of Leasing
Based in Reading, PA, Boscov’s operates 50 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio and West Virginia. It is the nation’s largest family owned department store chain. Boscov’s is celebrating its 111th year as a full-line, full-service department store. It is known for making shopping fun and offering the best brands at the best prices with incredible service. In addition to the wide range of departments normally found in department stores, Boscov’s also features toys, furniture, an exciting gift department, a vast full-service candy department, and Boscov’s Bargain Outlet, a unique store within a store.
The Mall at Greece Ridge is located on Ridge Road in Greece, NY. It is 1.6 million square foot enclosed shopping center with Barnes & Noble, JC Penney, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshall’s, Burlington and 140 other specialty shops and restaurants. Apple Cinemas just opened this week and Charlotte Russe opened earlier this year. Hot Pot 585 is under construction and expected to open this summer.
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