Legendary Boston Bargain Store Filene's Basement Debuts in South Florida (PR Newswire)

Friday October 10, 3:15 pm ET AVENTURA, Fla., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Filene's Basement, the Boston landmark where brides-to-be trample for cheap gowns and bargain hunters search the racks for deals, will open in Aventura on October 15. The store will occupy 40,000 square feet on two floors at 176th and Biscayne Boulevard, the former location of Carle's Furniture. "We have been looking for the perfect location to open a Filene's Basement in South Florida, and Aventura fits the bill," said Mark Shulman, president of the 100-year-old company. "Customers here are fashion-aware and label-savvy, and they appreciate good value. They are exactly the kind of shoppers that Filene's Basement caters to." Most of Filene's Basement's merchandise comes from manufacturers. The buyers comb the United States for good deals by American... [read full story]