- Joslins
Infobox_Company | company_name = Joslins | company_| company_type =
Department store | foundation = 1873| location =Denver, Colorado | industry =Retail | products = Clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, electronics and housewares. | homepage = None |Joslins Department Store began as J. Joslins Dry Goods Store founded by John Jay Joslin in 1873; It was a direct competitor to
The Denver Dry Goods Company which commenced operations in 1888. The Joslins building is a landmark inDenver, Colorado and is currently aCourtyard by Marriott property.History
J. Joslins Dry Goods later converted to a department store in the 1930s and was purchased by
Mercantile Stores aFairfield, 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.ee also
Joslin Dry Goods Company Building References
* [http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/1998/05/25/newscolumn1.html An unforgettable department store sale]
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