Jimmy Jazz opened its third store in Philadelphia in the Roosevelt Mall. In a statement, the urban retailer said that as part of a larger growth strategy, it will continue to open several retail stores in the eastern US before the end of 2008. Expected locations for the remainder of the year include NC and SC. It’s also launching e-commerce.

 

“We are very excited to open our third store in the Philadelphia market in Roosevelt Mall. The city of Philadelphia has given Jimmy Jazz a warm welcome and we look forward to future growth in the area,” stated Martin Badour, VP of stores for Jimmy Jazz.

Other Jimmy Jazz locations in Philadelphia include 1455 Franklin Mills Circle, in Philadelphia and 2385 West Cheltenham Avenue, in Cheltenham.


“The company is also building its first e-commerce site for online shopping, with an anticipated launch date in spring 2009,” commented David Wachter, VP of e-commerce for the chain.


Jimmy Jazz also operates 32 stores in NY, primarily in the metropolitan area. It also has one store in NJ in Jersey City. Core brands include Ed Hardy, Laguna Beach, Timberland, Monarchy, Adidas Originals, Creative Recreation and DC Shoes.