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22-559: As of 2023, the mall's anchor stores are DSW , Macy's , Nordstrom , Sears (whose location is the last in New England), Primark , and Target . Previous anchors include Circuit City , Filene's , Filene's Basement , Jordan Marsh , and Lord & Taylor . South Shore Plaza originally opened in 1961 as an open-air plaza with a 120,000 sq ft (11,000 m) Filene's and thirty smaller stores. A 300,316 sq ft (27,900 m) Jordan Marsh opened in 1967. The center

44-511: A Target store on the lowest level of the 3 level mall addition. Its grand opening was on October 10, 2010. Numerous high-end retailers have joined the mall in the Nordstrom wing, including Sur La Table , Vera Bradley , and Sephora . The mall also received new carpeting, wall decor, food court seating/televisions, and signage as part of the renovations. The parking deck bridges that once connected to Jordan Marsh have now been restored. In 2017,

66-479: A confrontation in Forever 21 . Two days later, it was announced that the victim, 26-year-old Dijoun C. Beasley from Dorchester, Massachusetts, had died due to his injuries after being taken to Boston Medical Center for treatment. Following the shooting, police also stated that the killing was gang-related. On August 18, 2022, a reportedly confused elderly woman drove her car directly into the second story promenade of

88-419: A specific designer. The definition has since expanded to include designs licensed by a designer or company. Licensing designer names was pioneered by designers like Pierre Cardin in the 1960s and has been a common practice within the fashion industry since the 1970s. Designer clothing is often expensive, luxury apparel known for its high quality and haute couture appeal, made for the general public and bearing

110-448: Is often considered luxury clothing, known for its high quality and haute couture appeal, made for the general public and bearing the label of a renowned designer. Licensing designer names has been a common practice within the fashion industry since the 1970s. Designer clothing includes a wide range of apparel, such as designer jeans, which can often cost several hundred dollars. Designer clothing originally referred to apparel created by

132-484: The Great Recession , premium denim was one of the fastest-growing categories in the apparel industry, and there seemed to be no limit to what customers would pay for the latest label, fit, finish, or wash. Americans purchased US$ 59.2 billion worth of jeans in 2018, with over 450 million pairs sold, according to Alexander Eser. However, only about 1% of jeans sold in the U.S. that year cost more than $ 50. Since

154-619: The Irish clothing retailer, Primark , opened in the former top level of Sears. On August 27, 2020, it was announced that upscale specialty department store retailer Lord & Taylor would shutter its traditional brick and mortar format as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 3, 2020, a gunman fired six shots in the mall, injuring a 15-year-old girl. The gunman was sentenced to eight years in prison followed by three years of probation. On January 22, 2022, one man shot another during

176-402: The "Great Recession," the landscape for premium jeans has changed. "Charging $ 600 for jeans for no reason at all — those days are over," said You Nguyen, the senior vice president of women's merchandising and design for Levi Strauss & Company . The difference between $ 300 jeans and $ 30 jeans often comes down to factors such as fabric quality, hardware, washes, design details, abrasions, and

198-761: The Filene's stores were converted Macy's later that year. Federated sold the Lord & Taylor chain later that year and sold the vacant Jordan Marsh/Macy's space to Simon Property Group . Filene's Basement , one of the mall's former anchors, filed for bankruptcy protection on May 4, 2009. New York's Crown Acquisitions made a bid to buy Filene's Basement including their famous Downtown Crossing location which closed for reconstruction in 2007. The South Shore Plaza store in Braintree closed in December 2011. A redevelopment opened on

220-575: The Jordan Marsh store was renamed Macy's. In 1998, Simon Property Group acquired the mall owner, Corporate Property Investors , and assumed management. In 2005, May Department Stores , at the time the parent of Lord & Taylor and Filene's, was acquired by Federated Department Stores , the owner of Macy's. As a result, the Filene's store was briefly closed in March 2006, before using the space to relocate its Macy's store that May. The remainder of

242-458: The brand to launch the March 2020 line. When the chain closed all its retail stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic , and fashion trends shifted as a result of the increase in remote work , the line was redesigned to include sneakers and comfort shoes. Designer clothing Designer clothing refers to apparel created by a specific fashion designer or licensed by a person or brand. It

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264-570: The company added shoes for children to its inventory. In August 2016, the company entered into a franchising agreement with Apparel Brands to open DSW stores in the Middle East. In March 2017, the company reached a deal with Under Armour to carry Under Armour shoes in DSW stores. In June 2017, the company opened a store in Oman , its first store in the Middle East. In May 2018, the company acquired

286-433: The company became a public company via an initial public offering . In April 2008, the company launched its e-commerce website . In 2011, the company acquired Retail Ventures, its largest shareholder. In 2014, the company acquired 44% of Town Shoes , a chain of Canadian shoe stores, and entered into a licensing agreement for the DSW name. In February 2016, the company acquired Ebuys for $ 62.5 million. In July 2016,

308-571: The country of manufacture. A "fancy" pair of jeans that has been treated with abrasions, extra washes, and other techniques to break down the denim and achieve a worn-in texture undergoes a certain amount of damage in the process. As a result, the expensive jeans may be more delicate than the cheaper ones. Jeans brands also distinguish themselves from season to season by using patented materials, such as rivets and stitching, and by applying special washes and distressing techniques. These methods may include dyeing, pressing, and even using sandpaper or drills on

330-433: The former site of Jordan Marsh on March 26, 2010. The center now holds 2,165,000 sq ft (201,100 m), making it New England's largest mall, and includes a newly constructed three-level, 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m) Nordstrom , though the Jordan Marsh building was four stories. Simon Property Group announced on May 12, 2009, that they were in negotiations with the town of Braintree and Target to include

352-456: The label of a well-known fashion designer . Brands are often used to identify designer clothing. However, designer clothing may not always be created by the founder of the company. For instance, the actual designer behind Chanel today is not its original founder, Gabrielle Chanel , but French designer Virginie Viard . The quality of the clothing and its degree of resemblance to the designer's original work can vary significantly depending on

374-454: The licensee and the terms of the agreement made with the designer. Some agreements may limit the number of garment styles that can be produced, allowing the designer to veto any designs they find unappealing. Examples include: Designer clothing includes a wide range of apparel, such as designer jeans. Designer jeans are available at various price points, typically ranging in the hundreds of dollars, with some even approaching US$ 1,000. Before

396-726: The mall across a bridge from the parking garage. No injuries were reported. In 2008, the mall was used to film sequences of the movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop . DSW, Inc. Designer Brands Inc. is an American company that sells designer and name brand shoes and fashion accessories . It owns the Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) store chain, and operates over 500 stores in the United States and an e-commerce website. The company also owns private-label footwear brands including Audrey Brooke, Kelly & Katie, Lulu Townsend, and Poppie Jones. The company

418-510: The raw denim. Such processes can be particularly costly when done in the U.S., where factories must adhere to more stringent environmental and labor standards than in many low-cost nations. To be produced domestically in the United States, jeans must be priced at "$ 200-plus," according to Shelda Hartwell-Hale, a vice president at Directives West, an L.A.-based division of the fashion consulting firm Doneger Group. The profit margins on premium jeans can be substantial. One retail executive notes that

440-548: The remaining shares of Town Shoes to obtain complete ownership of the company. In February 2019, the company announced an addition of nail salons to 5 stores, after testing the concept in 2 stores in Columbus, Ohio. In March 2019, DSW rebranded their corporate name to Designer Brands. The company also changed its ticker symbol on the NYSE from "DSW" to "DBI" effective April 2, 2019. Entertainer Jennifer Lopez collaborated with

462-435: Was enclosed in 1976 and saw additional anchors, such as Lord & Taylor in 1979 and Sears in 1980, when the mall reached 100 stores. In 1995 and 1996, a second level was added, including the "Boardwalk Cafes" food court, and the Filene's store was expanded to include a home store. This nearly doubled the mall's size, giving it a bright and airy feel, largely because of abundant skylighting and spacious corridors. Also in 1996,

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484-526: Was founded in 1969 as Shonac Corporation, as the shoe licensee for Value City . In July 1991, the company opened its first store, which was in Dublin , Ohio . In 1998, the company was acquired by Value City. By 1999, the company had 48 stores. In December 2004, the company was acquired by Retail Ventures , an affiliate. In March 2005, the company experienced massive data theft, including customer data from 1.4 million credit card transactions. In June 2005,

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