The off-price retailer will reopen at its legendary flagship location on Cortland Street in downtown Manhattan, across from the site of the World Trade Center.
Century 21 closed the flagship and its 12 other stores when the company declared bankruptcy in 2020. The retailer, a pioneer in the development of the off-price department store, is opening the store in partnership with Legends, a “premium experience” company that oversees retail and hospitality operations at locations that include the MLB flagship and Yankee Stadium in New York City.
According to a release, the re-opened location will “remain true” to Century 21’s DNA,” offering designer brands at “amazing prices. It will also offer a more “streamlined” shopping experience, with in-store upgrades and an elevated online presence.
The store will span the four main floors of the original space, with men’s, women’s and children’s designer apparel, footwear, outerwear, handbags, accessories and fragrances. (The previous flagship spanned seven floors.) In another change, Century 21 is adding NYC to its brand logo to reflect its Big Apple roots. The company plans to relaunch its website the day the store opens.
“Century 21 is, and always will be, a New York City brand,” said Raymond Gindi, Century 21 Co-CEO. “Our flagship store has been a long-time symbol of this city’s resilience and unwavering spirit. We could not be more excited to bring Century 21 back home, delivering the same products and value to customers, in partnership with Legends.”
