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Is the Basement Coming Back?

Pam McDermott

According to both Boston daily newspapers Syms President and CEO Marcy Syms is committed to bringing Filene's Basement back to Downtown Crossing. This is imperative for the Downtown Crossing revitalization as it will bring tourists, residents and office workers back to the area, looking for those markdowns. Thanks to Syms for its commitment to Boston and we look forward to finding out where Filenes will land in the near future.

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