Burlington To Celebrate Opening Of New Largo Store Friday

LARGO, FL — Burlington Stores is opening a new store in Largo, bringing the total number of locations in the state to 67.

“We are thrilled to open a new Burlington in Largo, providing employment opportunities and offering the community great values on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home,” said Michael O’Sullivan, CEO of Burlington Stores. “Whether they’re looking for brand-name clothing, stylish home décor items, baby products or everyday essentials, customers will discover fantastic bargains on new merchandise arriving regularly.”

Burlington’s new location features a fresh design that creates a clean and simple shopping experience for customers, making it easy to navigate and find merchandise. In the new location, customers will enjoy a wide selection of items including ladies’ apparel and accessories, menswear, children’s clothing, footwear, everything for baby, home décor, gifts for every occasion, pet needs and essential items at discounts.

The new store will open in Tri City Plaza, 5280 East Bay Drive, on Friday April 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:45 a.m. The first 100 customers, 18 years or older, will receive a $5 Burlington gift card, no purchase necessary. Store hours are Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to midnight.

On Saturday, April 17, customers will receive a free Burlington umbrella at the grand opening location, while supplies last, no purchase necessary.

The new Largo store has hired 65 associates and are still hiring. Interested candidates can learn more about joining the team at www.BurlingtonStores.jobs.

Burlington is committed to giving back to the communities surrounding its stores nationwide. With a strong commitment to furthering educational opportunities, Burlington Stores, through its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, will donate $5,000 to High Point Elementary School to support teachers and their classrooms. The presentation of the donation to local school leaders and representatives will take place at the ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new store on April 16.

Throughout the year, the new store will join in the retailers’ nationwide cause marketing initiatives such as its annual Burlington Coat Drive, supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and participating in the AdoptAClassroom.org campaign.

The following social distancing practices will be implemented in its new location:

• Spacious store layout
• Signage to remind customers and associates to practice social distancing and remain at least 6 feet apart
• Customers are expected to wear face masks. If a customer does not have a mask but wishes to wear one, the store will provide one. Masks are mandatory for all associates
• The store will take proactive steps to routinely clean and disinfect all areas of the store, including frequently cleaning high-touch areas, providing sanitization materials throughout, making shopping cart wipes available, and have deep-cleaning response plans in place

Headquartered in New Jersey, Burlington is a Fortune 500 company.