WESTFARMS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HISTORICAL CAMPAIGN AND CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

FARMINGTON, CT., October 14, 2024 – When Westfarms first opened its doors on October 14, 1974, Connecticut residents were welcomed by the center’s expansive and innovative concept that included stores and restaurants like G.Fox, Sage Allen, and B. Dalton Bookseller. Fifty years later, the shopping center has continued to innovate through multiple expansions and a dedication to bring the best of retail to Connecticut. As the shopping center turns 50 this month, it welcomes the community to join in the celebration of the history of the shopping center, and the bright future that lies ahead.
 
“Over the past 50 years, Westfarms has served at the heart of its thriving community,” said General Manager Elizabeth Ryan. “We’ve grown from 65 stores in 1974 to over 150, among those today include iconic stores and restaurants like Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Ahaus, Tory Burch, and Texas de Brazil.
 
The 50th anniversary has kicked off a month-long celebration. Ryan added, “This milestone marks half a century of serving the community, and we thank our local families, shoppers, and employees for their support. Shoppers can participate with the following historical appreciation campaign:
 

• 50 Thank Yous: Westfarms will be surprising random shoppers with gift cards. Fifty, $50 gift cards will be handed out throughout October. Select winners will be featured on Facebook and Instagram with a nod to their favorite Westfarms store or restaurant.

 

• What’s Your Westfarms Story: Shoppers can relive their most memorable Westfarms’ experience. Now through October 20th, customers can enter to win a 500-word essay contest on shopwestfarms.com. Shoppers can share their stories capturing joy and nostalgia, or an experience they look back on fondly. Stories will be reviewed by a panel of judges and one lucky winner will be awarded $500.

 

• Themed Photo Opportunity: Capture the memories of this milestone in Center Court with a festive, celebratory photo backdrop featuring a large “50” sign adorned with shimmering lights and balloons through October 31^st. Tag us a @shopwestfarms for a chance to be featured on Westfarms Instagram.

 

• Historical Flashbacks: Follow @shopwestfarms closely on Instagram to learn about Westfarms historical milestones.

 
About Westfarms
Anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCPenney, and Jordan’s Furniture, Westfarms is the premier shopping center of central Connecticut. The shopping center offers a unique tenant mix of 150 store and restaurants including Alo, Anthropologie, Apple, Arhaus, California Pizza Kitchen, Coach, Fabletics, Free People, J. Crew, Kate Spade, LEGO, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Peloton, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Texas de Brazil, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama, Tory Burch, UNTUCKit, Urban Outfitters, Vineyard Vines and many more. The shopping center bestrides the towns of Farmington and West Hartford and is conveniently located at the intersection of I-84 and Route 9. For more information, visit www.shopwestfarms.com or like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WestfarmsMall or Instagram: www.instagram.com/wswestfarmsmall/.
 
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