The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that from 2003 to 2010, Burlington knowingly failed to report immediately to CPSC, as required by federal law, that it had sold many different children's sweatshirts and jackets with drawstrings at the neck.

Burlington's roots go back to 1924 when the Company was founded as a wholesaler of ladies coats and junior suits. In 1972, Burlington started its retailing business, opening its first Burlington Coat Factory store in Burlington, NJ.

Bain Capital Partners In 2006, the company was purchased by Bain Capital Partners for $2.06 billion.

Burlington Stores Inc: Overview The company operates its stores under Burlington stores, BCF, Burlington, Burlington Coat Factory, B, Baby Depot and Cohoes banners. Its business operations are spread across the US and Puerto Rico. Burlington Stores is headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey, the US.

We've shed the “Coat Factory” and just call ourselves Burlington to better reflect the amazing and varied assortment of merchandise we carry. We've rebranded ourselves to better represent the wonderful shopping experience we deliver in our stores and online every day!

The company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2001. Its assets were acquired by International Textile Group (ITG) out of bankruptcy in late 2003.

Burlington is the seat of the University of Vermont (founded 1791), Champlain College (1878), and Trinity College of Vermont (1925). Shelburne Museum (1947), a 45-acre (18-hectare) reconstruction of early American life that includes numerous historic buildings and a side-wheel steamship, is 7 miles (11 km) south.

Burlington is a city in a natural setting: the Niagara Escarpment to the north is picturesque and beautiful; Lake Ontario to the south is equally magnificent. The city's distinct and separate rural area provides a strong visual and land use contrast to the urban area.

Burlington's prices are always low, so head in-store to save on the clothes your fall closet needs when the temperatures get low! You'll find fashion fit for everyone in the family. Deals and name brands for kids, teens, and men are waiting to go off the rack and home with you.

Burlington is your convenient one-stop shopping experience where you'll find a large assortment of current, high-quality, designer and name-brand merchandise at up to 60% off other retailers' prices every day.

“We intend to focus our energy and resources on driving profitable sales growth in our bricks-and-mortar stores. We will also continue to aggressively expand and upgrade this store network through our new store opening and remodel programs.” All of which makes sense - until it doesn't.

Burlington doesn't just sell coats and that why they no longer go by the Burlington Coat Factory. The retailer still sells coats of course but, you'll also find apparel for men, women and children, footwear, accessories for women, items for babies, home décor as well as pet care and toys.