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Filene's (originally William Filene & Sons Co.) is an American department store chain; it was founded by William Filene in 1881. The success of the original full-line store in Boston, Massachusetts , was supplemented by the foundation of its off-price sister store Filene's Basement in 1908.
Filene's Department Store was a department store building at 426 Washington Street in Downtown Crossing, Boston, Massachusetts. It was the flagship store of the Filene's department store chain. The building has been renovated and now serves as the offices for Havas and Arnold Worldwide.
In 1908, Edward A. Filene, son of the founder of Filene's, William Filene, came up with the idea of selling surplus, overstock, and closeout merchandise in the basement of his father's store. Filene's "Automatic Bargain Basement", as it was originally called, opened in 1909 beneath the Downtown Crossing location.
A carriage trade store, Filene's was established in 1852 by William Filene. The Boston-based store quickly grew into a successful chain under the ownership of his sons, Edward and Lincoln, who opened the now famous basement to sell excess stock from Filene's proper in 1909.
Jan 23, 2024 · Filene’s was a legendary department store chain that started in 1890 and introduced the concept of markdown pricing and the “Running of the Brides” sale. Learn about its history, legacy and impact on the retail industry and the city of Boston.
Filene’s, a Boston department store that pioneered a number of retailing innovations. It was founded in 1881 by Prussian immigrant William Filene and his sons, Edward and Lincoln. Well-known for its high-quality fashion merchandise, Filene’s became famous for its Automatic Bargain Basement.
May 22, 2012 · Author Michael Lisicky gives props to the retail legend in “Filene’s” (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99), a photo-heavy flashback for the many generations who shopped, saw Santa or visited the zoo ...
