Joslins
| Joslins <tr><td colspan="2" style="text-align:center; padding:16px 0 16px 0;"> | |
| Type | Department store |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado <tr><th style="text-align:right; padding-right:0.75em;">Industry</th><td>Retail</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right; padding-right:0.75em;">Products</th><td>Clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, electronics and housewares.</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:right; padding-right:0.75em;">Website</th><td>None</td></tr> |
</td></tr>Joslins Department Store began as J. Joslins Dry Goods Store; a direct competitor to the Denver Dry Goods Store. Both business commenced operations in 1887. The 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.
Categories
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