Discount retailer Burlington is expanding its footprint in Augusta with a new south Augusta location set to open this fall. The store will bring Burlington's latest format to Colony Plaza and add another shopping option for bargain hunters in the area.
Here are five things to know about the new store.
1. Burlington is opening a new Augusta store this fall
Burlington Stores announced plans to open a new location at Colony Plaza in Augusta later this fall. The retailer said the store will feature its updated design concept and expanded selection of discounted merchandise.
2. The store will be located in Colony Plaza
The new Burlington will be located at Colony Plaza, 2121 Windsor Spring Road, Suite 100, in south Augusta. The shopping center has seen ongoing investment and redevelopment
efforts in recent years.
3. It will be Burlington's 46th Georgia location
With the opening, Burlington will operate 46 stores across Georgia. The company continues to expand nationally as it looks to grow its presence in existing markets and reach more value-focused shoppers.
4. Augusta will have two Burlington stores
The new Colony Plaza location will join Burlington's existing Augusta store at 245 Robert C. Daniel Parkway. The addition gives shoppers in different parts of the city easier access to the retailer's discount apparel, home goods and accessories.
5. The company is emphasizing a refreshed store experience
Burlington said the new Augusta location will feature its newer store format, part of a broader effort to modernize stores while offering brand-name merchandise at off-price prices. The retailer has been expanding these updated locations as it continues its growth strategy.
Why it matters
The new store adds another national retailer to south Augusta, creates additional retail jobs and gives shoppers more discount shopping options. The opening also reflects continued retail investment in the Augusta market as major chains seek growth opportunities across Georgia.
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