This new Bloomingdale's in Virginia shows how the department store is scaling down to make the shopping experience more 'convenient'

Sarah JacksonJul 8, 2021, 01:51 IST

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Bloomingdale's is embracing its iconic nickname with a store called Bloomie's set to open in August.
The Fairfax, Virginia, location will be one-tenth the size of the average Bloomingdale's store.
The company says the smaller size is meant to create a "convenient," "fresh and casual" experience.

Bloomingdale's is flouting the idea that bigger is better with its latest store, which is a small fraction of its typical store size.

The store is 22,000 square feet, which is less than one-tenth the size of the average Bloomingdale's store.

Bloomingdale's

The notably smaller size is part of an effort to create a "fresh and casual" shopping experience at the location, Spring added in the release.

The notably smaller size is part of an effort to create a fresh and casual shopping experience at the location, Spring added in the release.

The location will house a variety of brands across men's and women's apparel and beauty products.

Bloomingdale's

Bloomie's offerings will include ready-to-wear fashion, activewear, shoes, handbags, beauty products and jewelry.

Bloomie's employees will have new technology features at their disposal to help customers find what they're looking for.

Bloomingdale's

Each stylist will have "digital selling capabilities" that let them find products outside of Bloomie's, including at nearby Bloomingdale's stores and even the 59th Street flagship location in New York, according to the release. The features will also allow employees to work with customers making online orders. In fitting rooms, the added technology makes it possible for Bloomie's customers to request help with the push of a button.

Customers can also buy online for in-store or curbside pickup, as is the case with existing Bloomingdale's locations.

Each stylist will have digital selling capabilities that let them find products outside of Bloomie's, including at nearby Bloomingdale's stores and even the 59th Street flagship location in New York, according to the release. The features will also allow employees to work with customers making online orders. In fitting rooms, the added technology makes it possible for Bloomie's customers to request help with the push of a button.

Customers can also buy online for in-store or curbside pickup, as is the case with existing Bloomingdale's locations.

The store will also offer ways to tailor products to customers.

Bloomingdale's

Bloomie's will offer personalization and customization services, as well as alterations.

Bloomie's will open on Aug. 26 in Fairfax, Virginia.

Bloomingdale's

It will be located in the city's Mosaic District shopping center.

Leading up to the grand opening, Bloomie's will host "pre-opening activations" in the shopping center throughout August.

Bloomingdale's

Several activities are planned for the week of the grand opening and will be announced at a later date.

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This new Bloomingdale's in Virginia shows how the department store is scaling down to make the shopping experience more 'convenient'

The store is 22,000 square feet, which is less than one-tenth the size of the average Bloomingdale's store.

The location will house a variety of brands across men's and women's apparel and beauty products.

Bloomie's employees will have new technology features at their disposal to help customers find what they're looking for.

The store will also offer ways to tailor products to customers.

Bloomie's will open on Aug. 26 in Fairfax, Virginia.

Leading up to the grand opening, Bloomie's will host "pre-opening activations" in the shopping center throughout August.