Boston Globe Story

Dear Friends of the Garment District:

On Sunday July 3, 2005, the Boston Globe ran an article that talked about the sale of the building located at 200 Broadway which houses the Garment District. Many of you have asked the Garment District’s staff questions about the news and have expressed your concern about what will happen to the store. While there are many things that are still uncertain, there are a couple of things that are known.

First, the Garment District will continue to operate, with no interruptions or changes, for the rest of 2005. At the end of July we will have our renowned “Half-Off Sale” where nearly every item in the store is available for 50% off our regular low prices. At the beginning of August we will completely restock the store with new inventory including clothing, shoes and accessories. We will continue to add new merchandise throughout the fall. In October, we are looking forward to having a bigger selection of Halloween merchandise than we’ve ever had before.

Second, if and when the property at 200 Broadway is redeveloped, the partnership that now owns the building is obligated to provide the Garment District with the same amount of retail space that the store currently occupies.

Third, the Garment District has no plans to close or to move from 200 Broadway. The Garment District has operated in this location for 19 years. We have developed very close ties to the Cambridge community, and we intend to be here for at least another 19 years.

We are deeply appreciative for all the kind words, support and concern that so many people have expressed since the Globe article ran. We firmly believe that the Garment District has the most loyal, creative and caring customers of any store in the area. We will do our best to keep you informed of any changes in our situation by providing updates on our website (www.garmentdistrict.com) if we have any additional news. Thank you, always, for the support that you have shown and continue to show for the Garment District. We look forward to continuing to serve you for many, many more years.

Sincerely,

Liz Donovan
Store Manager