Shoppers’ options grew over the course of November with two new stores opening at the Tradewinds Shopping Center in Key Largo.
On Nov. 1, Burlington unveiled its new store to the community. The company started as Burlington Coat Factory more than 50 years ago selling off-price coats out of a factory building. The company has evolved to offer low-priced brand names in apparel, accessories, home decor and other items.
Burlington is situated toward the front of the shopping center. The store occupies roughly half the space where the former Publix supermarket stood, with the brand new TJ Maxx store taking up the other half.
With Kmart closing down in May 2021, Publix announced that it would relocate to the back of the shopping center to build a larger grocery store. On Feb. 22, 2024, Publix opened its new, 64,080-square-foot store.
TJ Maxx opened to the public on Nov. 17. A leading off-price retailer, TJ Maxx offers brand name and designer fashion accessories, jewelry, home beauty products and more.
“We’re excited to bring our assortment of high-quality, on-trend merchandise and exceptional value to the Key Largo community,” said Peter Benjamin, president of TJ Maxx.
In celebration of its new Key Largo location, TJ Maxx donated $10,000 to Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. The new store will also join all other stores nationwide in sponsoring Save the Children’s U.S. programs through TJ Maxx’s annual in-store fundraising campaign.
Burlington and TJ Maxx join Bealls as the big-box options in the Upper Keys for clothes, accessories, shoes and other items. The openings come just in time for the holiday shopping season.
