Prominent Retailer Opens Its Doors In Waterford

WATERFORD, CT — Western clothing retailer Boot Barn is now open at its Waterford Commons location. The store is located at 915 Hartford Turnpike, Suite A-2.

There will be a grand opening held Oct. 2 to 4 with daily giveaways, according to its Facebook page.

Currently the store is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Waterford addition marks the fourth in the state for the company. Boot Barn also has locations in Plainville, Manchester and Milford.

The store occupies a 9,880-square-foot space next to Dick's Sporting Goods. The spot at Waterford Commons was previously a Party City, The Connecticut Scoop reported.

Party City announced in 2024 that it would close all locations, including 13 in Connecticut.

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Boot Barn started in 1978 and "has since become the largest western and work wear retailer in the nation," according to the company.

Boot Barn carries a selection of cowboy boots, work boots, western wear, workwear, western-inspired fashion and outdoor gear. The stores offer brands including Levi’s, Carhartt and UGG, along with Boot Barn’s in-house labels.

The retailer has 514 stores in 49 states.

Waterford Commons draws an estimated 2.7 million visitors each year. The shopping center includes a lineup of Best Buy, Five Below, DSW, Tractor Supply, Michaels, Ulta, Books-A-Million and Bath & Body Works, according to a real estate listing.