On March 16th, 2020, Boscovs' Department Stores announced they would be closing their stores temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over two months later, the popular department store chain has announced they will be reopening more locations including Pottsville's.
On Saturday, May 30th, at 11:00am, Pottsville's location at the Fairlane Village Mall will reopen along with other locations including Colonial Park, Frederick, Hazleton, Lebanon, and Wilkes Barre locations.
The Department Store did announce new hours, safety procedures, and shopping policies that will be in place for the time being, which include:
- Prior to reopening, all stores have undergone a deep cleaning in all areas.
- We’ve established an intensified cleaning program focusing on areas such as bathrooms, handrails, door handles, shopping carts and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Individual cash register stations will be available within the store to enhance social distancing. Plexiglass screens have been installed at each register.
- Special hygiene protocols have been put in place in our cosmetics departments.
- All dressing rooms are temporarily closed.
New Shopping Policies
- All customers and co-workers must wear a face covering within the store. Individuals who cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition may enter our store without providing medical documentation.
- Customers and co-workers must follow social distancing guidelines as outlined by the CDC and remain at least 6 feet away from other individuals.
- Customers will be asked to follow our entrance and exit patterns while shopping in our stores. Each store will have at least one designated entrance and all other doors will be used as exit only.
- We will closely monitor store traffic to stay well below the Governor's capacity guidelines.
- During this period, all returns must be taken to the courtesy desk.
- Customers will be asked to follow our entrance and exit patterns while shopping in our stores. Each store will have at least one designated entrance and all other doors will be used as exit only.
- We will closely monitor store traffic to stay well below the Governor's capacity guidelines.
- During this period, all returns must be taken to the courtesy desk.
New Hours
Monday through Saturday: 11:00am-7:00pmSundays: 11:00am-6:00pm