A national department store is opening a location in Chillicothe.

Gabe’s stores, formerly Gabriel Brothers stores, are a private discount fashion retailer owned by Gabriel Brothers, Inc., and will be locating to the former Elder-Beerman in Zane Plaza.

Gabe’s sells designer brands and fashions for up to 70% off department and specialty store prices. Their stores carry designer brand name ladies, juniors, lingerie, men’s and children’s apparel, along with footwear, accessories, handbags, bath and beauty products, home décor, soft home, electronics, and housewares.

A hiring event for the new store will be
Feb 1 through 3, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chillicothe Hampton Inn.

Known for their wide selection of clothing at discount prices, the company was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia. The company operates 104 Gabe’s stores throughout Delaware, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia and West Virginia.

The store is projected to open in the spring.

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