Joslins
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| Former type | Department store |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Fate | Converted to Dillard's |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado |
| Products | Clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, electronics and housewares. |
| Website | None |
Joslins Department Store began as J. Joslins Dry Goods Store founded by John Jay Joslin in 1873; It was a direct competitor to The Denver Dry Goods Company which commenced operations in 1888. The downtown Joslins building is a landmark in Denver, Colorado and is currently a Courtyard by Marriott property.
History
J. Joslins Dry Goods later converted to a department store in the 1930s and was purchased by Mercantile Stores a Fairfield, Ohio based department store conglomerate.
Mercantile Stores retained the Joslin's name and operating until 1998 when the purchase of Mercantile Stores and conversion to the Dillard's store brand was completed.
See also
References
- An unforgettable department store sale
- CURTAIN FALLS ON JOSLINS DILLARD'S PICKS UP RETAIL CHAIN FOR $3 BILLION IN CASH AND ASSUMED DEBT
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