Thursday, January 22, 2009Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Despite big closing signs on the Filene's Basement store at the Waterfront, a company spokeswoman said there was a chance the store could stay open.
The Massachusetts-based discount chain started liquidation sales at 11 of its 36 stores this week, including the Pittsburgh-area location opened in 2002. Some of the underperforming stores could be spared if the company can get rent relief, said spokeswoman Mariellen Burns.
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the chain plans to close several locations.
Filene's Basement is owned by Retail Ventures Inc., in Columbus, Ohio. The company also owns DSW Shoe Warehouse.
The 40,000-square-foot Waterfront location opened in 2002
