“Herb” Philipson’s, Outfitter’s for the Great Outdoors, will open a new store in the Dewitt, NY as early as June.
The retailer, which already operates eight stores in central New York, is renovation a 34,000-square-foot space at Dewitt Town Center, 3179 Erie Blvd East.
“We are looking forward to new opportunities and new friends in the greater Syracuse community,” said Gary Philipson, president of “Herb” Philipson’s. “We have been outfitting customers for many years in this area, and we feel our unique mix of clothing, footwear, sporting goods, and outdoor merchandise will continue to be a mainstay in this retail market.”
“Herb” Philipson’s was founded by Gary’s father, Herb, in 1951. Herb’s philosophy of low prices gained him a reputation as the “Price Fighter.”
Today, the eight “Herb” Philipson’s stores offer 240,000 sq. ft. of fashion and work apparel, athletic and casual footwear, as well as a large selection of hunting, fishing, and camping gear. Brand names include The North Face, Under Armour, Columbia, Carhartt, Lee, Levi, Nike, Red Wing, Lacrosse, Teva, Fox Racing, New Balance, Coleman, Shakespeare, Old Town, and Remington. “Herb” Philipsons has stores located in Rome, Oneida, New Hartford, Herkimer, Watertown, Newark, Liverpool, and now Dewitt, NY.
“Herb Philipson’s is a thrilling addition to Dewitt Town Center and further enhances the tenant mix,” said Grazi Zazzara Jr of Icon Companies, the leasing representative for Dewitt Town Center. In just under one full year, this will be the 8th new store opening at the Center totaling a combined 142,400 square feet of space according to Icon. “Our strategy to fill the shopping center has been persistent, but also with strategic targeting to create a synergistic mix of quality tenants.”
