image description — A rendering submitted by Burlington Stores showing what the sign will look like on the former Staples in Pittsfield.

Burlington Store Opening in Pittsfield This Fall

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:17PM / Wednesday, July 02, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new discount retail store will open in Berkshire Crossing in the next few months.

Burlington Stores Inc. announced that its location at 555 Hubbard Ave. will open in the fall. A spokesperson reported that the new store, in the former Staples, will create 65-75 jobs in the community.

It is said to be a reimagined store with a new layout.

"The Pittsfield location features Burlington's reimagined store layout and new store logo 'Deals. Brands. WOW!' These updates are part of Burlington's broader initiative to elevate the in-store shopping experience," a press release reads.

"All new Burlington stores now open in the refreshed format, featuring thoughtfully organized aisles and bold signage making it easier than ever to navigate the store and get inspiration for the latest must-have trends. While approximately half of the brand's existing locations have already been converted, the remaining stores are expected to transition to the new format by the end of 2026."

The company started as Burlington Coat Factory in New Jersey more than 50 years ago selling off-price coats out of a factory building. Today, Burlington Stores is a nationally recognized off-price retailer with more than 1,100 stores nationwide.

The Pittsfield store will bring the total number of locations in Massachusetts to 25. It will carry ladies' apparel, including petites and plus sizes, menswear with big and tall sizing options, kids' and juniors' apparel, baby items, footwear, beauty and fragrance, home decor, and pet care and toys.

Earlier this year, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a sign exemption for Burlington Stores that allows the company to place a sign larger than 100 square feet on the space. The nearly 147-square-foot sign on the storefront reads "Burlington" with "Deals. Brands. WOW!" underneath.

"As Burlington continues to expand its footprint, they remain focused on finding great talent to join their growing company," the press release reads.

While local openings are not yet listed, interested applicants are encouraged to visit BurlingtonStores.jobs to apply online.

Last fall, signs appeared on Staples' front window indicating it would close on Dec. 13.

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15 People Displaced in Pittsfield Home Fires

Staff Reports11:35AM / Sunday, October 11, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fifteen people were displaced after 2-alarm home fires this weekend on Springside Avenue and Elaine Drive.

On Friday evening, the Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 209 Springside Ave., which took a four-hour battle to extinguish and resulted in a partial roof collapse. The next day, on Saturday evening, crews knocked down a fire at 121 Elaine Drive in about an hour.

The garage and part of the single-family home on Elaine Drive were gutted to the frame, along with a vehicle parked in the driveway. On Springside Avenue, the top level and porch of the multifamily were burned through.

A GoFundMe has been started for the family of the Elaine Drive home, which includes several young children. The fundraiser, with a $5,500 goal, explains they lost their home and all of their belongings. (iBerkshires.com does not confirm or endorse fundraisers; they are provided as information only.)

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries, and both incidents are under investigation. One dog was rescued on Springside Avenue.

On Oct. 10, around 6:15 p.m., PFD responded to the Springside Avenue home for a reported structure fire and saw a 2 1/2-story wood frame multifamily with a heavy blaze showing from the second-floor front porch, extending out.

The building suffered a partial roof collapse, which prolonged extinguishment. The fire was brought under control after about four hours.

“An aggressive offensive attack was mounted by first arriving crews stretching hose lines into the building as well as primary searches that proved negative. Ladders were placed around the structure to provide access as well as escape if needed. An off-duty Fire Captain had also been on scene early in the incident to help evacuate the structure and rescue a dog,” PFD wrote in a press release.

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