I've shopped there years ago in Pa. I would say they are similar to JC Penny.

There are a few Boscovs in Maryland. They are similar to Belk if you know that store brand. Closer to Target than Macys in quality.

Only online. It has lower end merchandise. Worth a walk through when you go to the mall.

Check out their website.

They're also in the Philly area. Nice store, sorta like Penney's, but reminds me more of the old Mervyn's.

Started in central PA. Much better quality than Target. I would say like Kohl's and Penney's. Nice, mid-priced, clothing, lots of sales. We have both Penneys and Boscov's in our mall, along with Macy's and Lord and Taylor (which has gone downhill).

Boscov's is our ONLY department store! ( We do have Kohl's and Target). I try my best to patronize it because I do not want it to leave. It is not high-end, but they have some nice things and good prices. I think that the stores might vary depending on their location. I buy at least a few things there every season. It is surely worth a visit.

I agree that they are very similar to Kohl’s.

I love our Boscovs here in NJ. Much of the clothing is of a similar quality or better than Kohls. Nice shoe department. Really nice men’s and petite women’s. But the store is better maintained than a Kohls. Each department is staffed and willing to assist if needed, much like Macy's many years ago. My store also has home made fudge. 'Nuff said.

I think it very much depends on what dept you’re shopping in. They carry lines that are in Macy’s and lord and Taylor as well as some lower lines. Again depends on the dept. They tend to have good sales. They’re based not far from here and there’s one in my town. I don’t go there often but mostly due to convenience.

Sorry this was sitting unsent for much of the day. Maybe others have covered similar ground.

I agree blankets, towels etc are a good deal-- also basics, underwear, etc. I don't know what brands they carry now, but they used to carry dooney and bourke purses.. Sak. stone mountain. Shoes franco sarto, anne klein, sketchers, sperry, clarks, naturalizer. Makeup most of your typical brands-- estee lauder, lancome, Clinique. They generally have a decent variety of luggage and sporting goods -- as well as home goods and appliances. Not high end but definitely your typical mall store brands.

Honestly, Macys here is not all that high end (they do vary their stock by area). In my area, Boscovs would be right on par with Macys with a broader range of less expensive options. I definitely think it's a step above Kohls in most departments-- if not two.

Loved it when I lived in Lancaster!

Boscov's is my FAVORITE store. Can't beat the prices and they have tons of merchandise to choose from. I wear a Womans size and there is great selection! My sister lives in Iowa and could not believe how great the clothing selection was compared to where she shops. I live in a suburb of Philadelphia. I think you will like it.

We have a Boscov's in my Mall and I often shop there. There are many brands that you'd recognize in every department. I think I could buy just about anything I needed in general merchandise. It was a great place for 'team' and sport apparel for my kids, Nike, Addidas etc.

I love their 'Friends helping Friends' day - as Beagles pointed out. I even have a list of items to buy that I keep in my purse so that I can re-stock during the sale - and that's 25% off their already great prices.

My next door neighbor has worked there for nearly 20 years. She started out part time and is now manager of the kitchen and appliance section. Many of the employees have been there long term and most are very helpful. It's a small chain, fairly regional and still family owned. 10 years ago it was near bankruptcy and now it is expanding while other department stores have retrenched.

Thanks everyone for all the input. I will definitely have to check them out.

Yes I sure have learned a lot about the store from this thread. As we have recently moved to Pa, they are around and I was not familiar with them. I did understand them to be like Kohl's (I do like Kohl's) but it sounds like it has a bit more to offer.

Boscov's clerks are not obnoxious about getting you to sign up for a credit card. I swore I'd never shop at Kohl's because of that.