The West Virginia-based retail chain took over the former Old Time Pottery space at 8225 Broadway near the former Century Mall in Merrillville. Last year, Gabe's acquired the home decor chain Old Time Pottery, which had 38 stores in 11 states. It recently converted the longtime Old Time Pottery in Merrillville, just off U.
S. 30 in the sprawling Southlake Mall trade area, into a Gabe's department store. The discount retailer sells women's clothes, men's clothes, shoes, home essentials and Christmas and other holiday decorations.
It stocks brands like Marvel, K-Swiss, Dickie's, Carhartt, Coca-Cola, Jansport, Limited Too, Delia's, Star Wars, Fortnite, Realtree, Disney, Xoxo, Mossy Oak, LOL Surprise and Joe Boxer. It also stocks select Old Time Pottery-branded products. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts An employee compared it to a Ross Dress for Less.
Gabe's was founded in Morgantown, West Virginia in 1961. The off-price retailer aims to offer up to 70% off brand name products in fashion, footwear and home essentials, for instance offering phone chargers and other tech items for under $5 in some displays. It carries toys, electronics, luggage, beauty products and accessories.
It has a large pet selection that includes toys, leashes, treats and gear. Gabe's now has more than 160 stores, six distribution centers and three corporate offices in 20 states, mostly in the Midwest and along the Eastern Seaboard, both in the .
