The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

Fond memories of the late Albert Boscov

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Letter: Boscov had an enormous presence not just in the management of his stores but in the lives of workers.

I’m so glad The Mercury did a front-page article on Albert Boscov. I moved to Reading after I graduated from college and went into a retail executive training program at the former Pomeroy’s. Boscov’s was just a baby and the big downtown department stores downplayed the innovation and expansion of Boscov’s. We all know who lasted and thrived.

Years later, when I was involved in various promotiona­l activities about town, I was meeting with Albert for something (I don’t recall what). I will never forget his wife and daughter rushing into his office to ask him to sample the latest fudge. He was happy to comply. That small taste exemplifie­s the very large presence he had in all aspects of the store. I just hope everything stays the way he built and dreamed it to be. — Susan Shiber Pottstown

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