Burlington , formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory , is an American national off-price department store retailer, and a division of Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation with more than 1,000 stores in 40 states and Puerto Rico , with its corporate headquarters located in Burlington Township, New Jersey . In 2007, it was acquired by Bain Capital in a transaction and in 2008, Tom Kingsbury became president and CEO. The company went public again in 2013. Burlington is the third largest off-price retailer after TJX Companies and Ross Stores .
61-562: Monroe Milstein and his father, Abe, had been running a successful wholesale and retail outerwear business together since 1946. In 1972, Henrietta Milstein convinced her husband Monroe to purchase a former factory outlet in Burlington, New Jersey , for $ 675,050, using money she had saved from her job as a librarian for most of the $ 75,000 down payment. Initially, the Milsteins sold coats and jackets in wholesale, but in order to become less dependent on
122-547: A century later. Endeavor was the first permanent firefighting organization in Burlington and remains one of the oldest fire companies under its original name in the state. By 1882, the company had relocated to its present building, which was erected in 1852 as a Market House. Burlington has been the home of many notable people including John Lawrence, a politician and his son, Captain James Lawrence . The elder Lawrence served in
183-514: A children's "shoeworks" at the corner of Penn and Dilwyn streets. The company employed approximately 325 people and operated six days a week for ten hours a day. The J.F. Budd Baby Shoe Company billed itself as the "largest baby shoe plant in the world." The commercial activity provided revenues for the City's cultural activity. In 1839, a Lyceum was erected as a venue for lectures, concerts, and public meetings. It served in that capacity until 1851, when it
244-444: A female householder with no husband present and 36.8% were non-families. Of all households, 30.8% were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.18. 23.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
305-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.09. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
366-522: A hexagonal meeting house of brick. Over the next century, the membership grew substantially and a larger building was needed. The present meeting house on High Street was built in 1783 in front of the old meeting house and cemetery. The cemetery predated the first building. A tablet commemorates that the Lenape chief King Ockanickon, a loyal friend of the English settlers, was buried here in 1681. The oldest gravestone
427-607: A total of 5,765 registered voters in Burlington City, of which 2,813 (48.8% vs. 33.3% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 795 (13.8% vs. 23.9%) were registered as Republicans and 2,150 (37.3% vs. 42.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 7 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the city's 2010 Census population, 58.1% (vs. 61.7% in Burlington County) were registered to vote, including 76.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.3% countywide). In
488-527: A tree-lined waterfront esplanade has reconnected city residents to the riverfront for recreation. This also ensures that business properties are not at risk during floods and reduces damages. In this period, the United States federal and state governments began to value their historic assets more highly, and efforts were made to preserve structures that were significant to the layered history of places. In addition to recognition of individual structures, such as
549-517: Is inscribed "D.B. 1726." Many notable Quakers are buried here. One of the oldest buildings in Burlington is known as the Revell House. Originally built in 1685 for George Hutchinson, it stood on East Pearl Street. The property was purchased by Thomas Revell, one of the original Anglo-European settlers. Local tradition associates this house with the young Benjamin Franklin , who received gingerbread from
610-540: Is part of New Jersey's 7th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 7th legislative district of
671-603: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 3,138 votes here (72.0% vs. 58.1% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 1,146 votes (26.3% vs. 40.2%) and other candidates with 35 votes (0.8% vs. 1.0%), among the 4,356 ballots cast by the city's 6,097 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.4% (vs. 74.5% in Burlington County). In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 3,285 votes here (69.9% vs. 58.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 1,308 votes (27.8% vs. 39.9%) and other candidates with 55 votes (1.2% vs. 1.0%), among
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#1732863189190732-591: The Delaware River in Pennsylvania . The Burlington-Bristol Bridge crosses the Delaware River, connecting Burlington to Bristol. The 2010 United States census counted 9,920 people, 3,858 households, and 2,438 families in the city. The population density was 3,239.1 per square mile (1,250.6/km ). There were 4,223 housing units at an average density of 1,378.9 per square mile (532.4/km ). The racial makeup
793-541: The Delaware Valley . Burlington was first incorporated on October 24, 1693, and was reincorporated by Royal charter on May 7, 1733. After American independence, the city was incorporated by the State of New Jersey on December 21, 1784. On March 14, 1851, the city was reincorporated and enlarged with portions of the surrounding township. Burlington was originally the county seat of Burlington County. In 1796, in response to
854-725: The Fortune 500 for the first time. Tom Kingsbury served as the CEO from 2008 to 2018. Following the bankruptcy and closure of all Bed Bath & Beyond stores in the United States, Burlington purchased the leases for more than 40 closed locations in June 2023. The following year, Burlington acquired the leases of 15 locations of the Texas-based retailer Conn's after their bankruptcy and store closings. Burlington has partnered with charitable organizations for several years. Since 2002, they have partnered with
915-606: The National Historic Landmark St. Mary's Church, the city has two historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places , with multiple contributing buildings: the Burlington Historic District includes structures from both the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is adjacent to the city's High Street Historic District . The Oneida Clubhouse narrowly escaped demolition during
976-690: The New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Troy Singleton ( D , Palmyra ) and in the General Assembly by Herb Conaway (D, Moorestown ) and Carol A. Murphy (D, Mount Laurel ). Burlington County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are chosen at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year; at an annual reorganization meeting,
1037-491: The U.S. state of New Jersey . It is a suburb of Philadelphia . As of the 2020 United States census , the city's population was 9,743, a decrease of 177 (−1.8%) from the 9,920 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 184 (+1.9%) from the 9,736 counted in the 2000 census . The city, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia - Reading - Camden combined statistical area and
1098-596: The poverty line , including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. The City of Burlington is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Mayor-Council form of municipal government (Plan 4), implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1992. The city is one of 42 municipalities (of
1159-483: The 20th century, a boys' school was added. It is now known as Doane Academy and is a private, co-educational school for grades from Pre-K through 12th. The building at 301 High Street houses the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in New Jersey. Originally a dwelling, the ground floor was converted to commercial use around 1845 by William Allinson, a druggist, local historian, and leading Quaker abolitionist . He used
1220-430: The 4,697 ballots cast by the city's 6,117 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.8% (vs. 80.0% in Burlington County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 2,819 votes here (64.2% vs. 52.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 1,486 votes (33.8% vs. 46.0%) and other candidates with 37 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 4,390 ballots cast by the city's 5,832 registered voters, for
1281-542: The 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the seven-member Common Council, all elected on a partisan basis in balloting held in odd-numbered years as part of the November general election. The Mayor serves a four-year term of office. The Common Council is comprised of seven members, each serving four-year terms of office: three at-large Councilmembers are elected to represent
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#17328631891901342-540: The Anglicans (later known as Episcopalians). Their original church, Old St. Mary's, is the oldest church in Burlington and New Jersey. The congregation was founded in 1702 by George Keith and John Talbot. Talbot became the first minister and laid the cornerstone for the church in 1703. He served as the church's rector until 1725. The congregation prospered, and the church became the see of the Anglican bishops of New Jersey. After
1403-492: The Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, making approximately $ 1.3 billion, and Monroe Milstein was unassociated with the business following the sale, although two of his sons, Stephen and Andrew, stayed on briefly. Mark Nesci, the former executive vice president and chief operating officer, was named to serve as the acting CEO. A holding company called Burlington Coat Factory Holdings Inc.,
1464-555: The Delaware River to Pennsylvania before bridges were built. Burlington's waterfront park along the river was developed as a result of urban renewal and flood control projects in the late 1960s and 1970s. The shoreline improvements—revetments, walkways, etc.—span the city's Delaware riverfront from the Burlington-Bristol Bridge to Assiscunk Creek . The remains of former waterfront industries, ferry terminals, and docks were demolished. Development of an open, grassy park with
1525-535: The Library moved to its own building. In the early 21st century, the Library is housed in a stone building that was built on West Union Street in 1864. The Burlington Library is the oldest continuously operating library in New Jersey and the nation's seventh oldest. The Endeavor Fire Company was organized in 1795. It was one of the four companies in the Burlington Fire Department when it was organized almost
1586-572: The Revolution, the Episcopal Church in the United States was established. In 1846, under the leadership of Bishop and Rector George Washington Doane , construction was begun on New St. Mary's. This early Gothic Revival architecture church was designed by Richard Upjohn , who also designed Trinity Church at the foot of Wall Street in Lower Manhattan . In the late 20th century, this building
1647-612: The South Tower of The World Trade Center, part of the plane's landing gear and fuselage came out the north side of the tower and crashed through the roof and two of the floors of the Burlington Coat Factory at 45–47 Park Place, between West Broadway and Church Street , (600 feet [180 meters]) north of the former World Trade Center. The store had been the company's first location in Manhattan, opened in 1991. Three floor beams of
1708-692: The State Assembly, as Mayor of Burlington, New Jersey in 1769, and as a member of the Provincial Council from 1771 to 1775. He was suspected of being a Loyalist during the American Revolution, which ended his career. His son was born on October 1, 1781, and fought during the War of 1812 . Lawyer and writer James Fenimore Cooper , who wrote The Last of the Mohicans , was also from Burlington. His father
1769-482: The United States , Burlington Coat Factory has been accused of labeling real fur products as "faux fur". The company agreed to pull the false advertisements after an undercover investigation revealed "faux fur" as actually made from the pelts of animals killed in China. Coats sold by stores such as Burlington Coat Factory have also been found to contain hair of raccoon dog . From 1981 until 2009, Burlington Coat Factory's logo
1830-413: The banks of the Delaware River at York Street. The Oneida is the oldest continuously operating boat club located on the Delaware River. During the 19th century, the City of Burlington developed in a grid pattern from the main crossroads of High and Broad streets. Blocks of attached rowhouses built in the latest architectural style characterize the city as a 19th-century town. Ferries carried traffic across
1891-676: The board selects a director and deputy director from among its members to serve a one-year term. As of 2024 , Burlington County's Commissioners are: Director Felicia Hopson ( D , Willingboro Township , 2024), Tom Pullion (D, Edgewater Park , 2026), Allison Eckel (D, Medford , 2025), Deputy Director Daniel J. O'Connell (D, Delran Township , 2024) and Balvir Singh (D, Burlington Township , 2026). Burlington County's Constitutional Officers are: Clerk Joanne Schwartz (D, Southampton Township , 2028) Sheriff James H. Kostoplis (D, Bordentown , 2025) and Surrogate Brian J. Carlin (D, Burlington Township, 2026). As of March 2011, there were
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1952-510: The borough was $ 24,612 (+/− $ 1,541). About 10.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 9,736 people, 3,898 households, and 2,522 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,245.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,252.9/km ). There were 4,181 housing units at an average density of 1,393.6 per square mile (538.1/km ). The racial makeup of
2013-472: The building as a center of anti-slavery activity. John Greenleaf Whittier denounced slavery from the doorstep, and local tradition holds that fugitive slaves hid in tunnels under the building in their passage on the Underground Railroad . New Jersey ended slavery, but many fugitives wanted to go farther north, beyond the reach of slave catchers. During the 19th century, Burlington City was known for
2074-463: The capital of the province until 1702, when West Jersey and East Jersey were combined into a single Crown Colony . Burlington takes its name (including the county name) from the town of Bridlington , England of which Burlington was a district. It is now amalgamated into the larger Bridlington town. The Quakers formally established their congregation in 1678. Initially, they met in private homes; between 1683 and 1687, Francis Collings constructed
2135-405: The city of Burlington. He started selling coats and outerwear there at discount prices. The company gradually added other apparel, including suits, shoes, and accessories, and has branched out to include baby items and linens, all at discount prices. The company's corporate headquarters was moved from the city to Burlington Township in 1988. The Burlington Coat Factory relocated to a new store site in
2196-405: The city was 68.18% White , 26.62% African American , 0.27% Native American , 1.28% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.29% from other races , and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.41% of the population. There were 3,898 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 17.8% had
2257-586: The common council appointed Geneva Rijs to fill the Ward 2 seat expiring in December 2025 that had been held by J. Roosevelt Smith until he resigned from office the previous month; Rijs will serve on an interim basis until the November 2024 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office. In April 2022, Dawn Bergner-Thompson was appointed to the Ward 3 seat expiring in December 2025 that had been held by Helen Hatala until she died
2318-483: The company holds a yearly Red Dress Event, where red dresses are sold in stores, with $ 1 from every sale donated to WomenHeart. In 2014, as part of the partnership they launched the “Heart of Style Tour”. For the tour, a bus traveled to various store locations, with heart health professionals on board providing blood pressure tests and Body Mass Index (BMI) tests and education about women's heart disease. Under investigation from animal welfare organization Humane Society of
2379-839: The entire city, while four are elected from single-member districts , known as wards . The three at-large and mayoral seats are up for election in one cycle, and the ward seats are elected together two years later. As of 2024 , the Mayor of Burlington City is Democrat Barry W. Conaway, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Common Council are David H. Ballard (at-large; D, 2027), Dawn Bergner-Thompson (Ward 3; D, 2025 - elected to an unexpired term), George Chachis (Ward 1; D, 2025), Geneva Rijs (Ward 2; D, 2025 - appointed to serve an unexpired term), Xavier Roque (Ward 4; D, 2025), Richard Spaulding (at-large; D, 2027) and Suzanne Johnson Woodard (at-large; D, 2027). In February 2024,
2440-640: The fall of 2008. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 3.78 square miles (9.79 km ), including 3.06 square miles (7.93 km ) of land and 0.72 square miles (1.87 km ) of water (19.05%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Burlington Island and East Burlington. Burlington borders Burlington Township in Burlington County and both Bristol and Bristol Township across
2501-466: The growth of population to the east away from the Delaware River, the county seat was moved to Mount Holly Township , a more central location. The council of West Jersey Proprietors purchased roughly 30 miles (48 km) of riverfront land in 1676 from the Lenape Native Americans . Burlington was founded on part of that land by English settlers (primarily Quakers ) in 1677. It served as
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2562-591: The household while traveling from Boston to Philadelphia. In the early 20th century, the house was purchased by the Annis Stockton Chapter of the DAR for use as their clubhouse. The Colonial Burlington Foundation acquired and restored it in the 1950s. Many institutions established in the 18th century continue to function in the 21st century. After the Quakers, the second oldest religious congregation in Burlington were
2623-621: The joining the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night campaign, collecting donations at the store checkout. With an annual fundraiser that runs from July through October, the company raised more than $ 3 million in 2013, bringing the total raised by the company to date to more than $ 19 million. In 2006, Burlington launched the Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Drive to collect coat donations for those in need. Partnering with ABC's Good Morning America and
2684-471: The national nonprofit Fashion Delivers, Burlington stores served as drop off spots for the donations, which were then distributed within the area by local charities. Since the program's inception, over 1.2 million coats have been collected and distributed. In 2012, the company first partnered with WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease to promote women's heart health education during National Heart Health Month As part of this partnership,
2745-530: The previous month. Bergner-Thompson served on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. In January 2016, the City Council appointed George Chachis to fill the Ward 1 seat expiring in 2017 that had been held by Barry Conaway until he was appointed as mayor. Burlington City is located in New Jersey's 3rd congressional district . It
2806-461: The quality and quantity of its manufacturing. The shoe industry rivaled shipbuilding and canning in prominence. The 1850 United States Census indicates that the largest number of men were employed in the shoe industry, followed closely by carpentry and bricklaying. J. Frank Budd got his start in the shoe business at a Burlington shoe company just after the Civil War. In 1887, J.F. Budd broke ground for
2867-512: The seasonal coat business, they gradually began adding clothing items and accessories, eventually expanding into linens, gift items, a baby department and shoes. A second location was opened in 1975 in Copiague on Long Island , and Milstein asked his son Lazer, who was living in Israel at the time, to return home and act as the store's legal owner for the new location. Lazer agreed, on the condition that
2928-559: The state. On June 27, 2013, Burlington filed its S-1 registration statement with the SEC for an initial public offering. In October 2013, the company's stock rose more than 40% on its first day of trading. The company reported $ 4.35 billion in sales for the 12-month period ending August 3, 2013. As of October 2013, the company operated 503 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico under the names Burlington Coat Factory, Cohoes Fashions, Baby Depot, and MJM Designer Shoes. In 2016, Burlington Stores joined
2989-601: The store be closed Saturdays in observance of the Sabbath . At the time, businesses faced legal action for being open on Sunday, with an exception made for religions observing a different Sabbath. In 1983, with 31 locations, the company, whose name was Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation since it was bought by the family in 1972, went public. In 2006, the company was purchased by Bain Capital Partners for $ 2.06 billion. The Milstein family held almost 30 million shares of
3050-514: The text was retired from all logos used by the company. An urban legend concerning snakes hiding in coats being sold at Burlington became widely circulated in the early 1990s. A representative from the company assured customers that since distribution centers and stores were maintained at 68 °F, a snake would not be able to survive retail conditions. In the September 11, 2001, attacks , after hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 penetrated through
3111-472: The top floor of the building were destroyed, causing major structural damage. Nearly nine years later, the building was part of a national controversy, as efforts to build a Muslim center and mosque at the site as the " Cordoba House " sparked protest and was widely rejected. Burlington, New Jersey Burlington is a city situated on the banks of the Delaware River in Burlington County , in
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#17328631891903172-399: The urban renewal campaign. It was saved and renovated. As the new esplanade was built on fill that added land between the building and river's edge, it created a landlocked clubhouse for the boat club. Burlington Coat Factory was founded in 1924 as a wholesaler of ladies' coats and outerwear. The modern company was formed in 1972 when Monroe Milstein purchased a warehouse in the outskirts of
3233-408: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 43,115, and the median income for a family was $ 47,969. Males had a median income of $ 38,012 versus $ 28,022 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,208. About 5.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below
3294-495: Was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 87.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 83.8 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 48,317 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,334) and the median family income was $ 62,049 (+/− $ 6,446). Males had a median income of $ 43,146 (+/− $ 7,469) versus $ 40,929 (+/− $ 3,562) for females. The per capita income for
3355-415: Was 58.92% (5,845) White , 32.98% (3,272) Black or African American , 0.18% (18) Native American , 2.03% (201) Asian , 0.04% (4) Pacific Islander , 2.29% (227) from other races , and 3.56% (353) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.50% (645) of the population. Of the 3,858 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18; 37.6% were married couples living together; 20.0% had
3416-463: Was a merchant there before buying land and developing Cooperstown, New York after the Revolution. As education for girls and young women became emphasized in the 19th century, Bishop George Washington Doane founded St. Mary's Hall in 1837 in association with the Episcopal diocese as the first Episcopal boarding school offering a classical education for girls and the first such school in New Jersey. In
3477-546: Was designated as a National Historic Landmark (NHL). Bishop Doane founded an Episcopal girls' boarding school, St. Mary's, in Burlington in 1838, at a time when interest in girls' education led to development of schools for them in many areas. Girls from families up and down the East Coast came to study there, from as far as New England, Virginia, and upstate New York. St. Mary's provided a classical education, as well as classes in arts and music. The Library Company of Burlington
3538-566: Was formed to be the ultimate parent of the chain. Monroe Milstein was the first cousin of Paul Milstein and Seymour Milstein . In July 2012, the company received a $ 40 million incentive from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as part of the state's GrowNJ program in order to build a new headquarters in Florence , adjacent to its existing headquarters, keeping the company from moving its headquarters outside
3599-438: Was organized in 1757 as a "free" library open to the public as well as members. There were 60 members of the original Library Company, each paying ten shillings per year to support the institution. The Library received a Charter from George II of Great Britain in 1758. The Library's books were kept in members' homes for a few years: Thomas Rodman's at 446 South High Street and, after 1767, Robert Smith's at 218 High Street. In 1789
3660-483: Was supplemented with the tag "Not Affiliated with Burlington Industries ." When Burlington Coat Factory settled a trademark dispute with fabric maker Burlington Industries in 1981, Burlington Coat Factory agreed to say in advertising that the two companies were not affiliated. Even though Burlington Industries ceased operations in 2004 following a buyout of its remaining operations, the "not affiliated" disclaimer remained on advertising logo and company media until 2009, when
3721-593: Was turned over to the city to be used as the City Hall. The municipal offices' move was concurrent with the adoption of a new City charter. The Oneida Boat Club was organized in 1873 by a group of 10 members. It is named for one of the original Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy , based in New York. Over the next few years, membership in the club grew rapidly. In 1876, they dedicated their newly built clubhouse on
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