BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY WAREHOUSE CORPORATION

TO OPEN NEW LOCATION IN FLINT

AUGUST 31^ST, 2007

BURLINGTON, NJ (August 13, 2007) Burlington Coat Factory, as part of its strategic growth plan, has announced the addition of fifteen stores this fall, bringing the chain’s total to 394 stores in 44 states.  On Friday, August 31, 2007, Burlington Coat Factory will grand open its second location in the Flint-Saginaw area.  The 86,000 square foot store, in the space formerly occupied by Mervyn’s, at Genesee Valley Center, will employ close to 100 area residents.

“Burlington Coat Factory’s philosophy has always been very simple – to offer consumers great brands they know and trust at significantly discounted prices,” says Evanne Cuccorelli, Vice President of Stores.  “Customers can shop in confidence with Burlington Coat Factory’s low prices and cash back return policy.”

Shoppers at Burlington Coat Factory can expect to save up to 60% off department and specialty store prices on designer and name brand fashions for the entire family.  The new Flint location will feature a large selection of the latest in ladies’ designer dresses, suits, sportswear and accessories; top name men’s suits and sportswear; quality shoes for men, women and children; famous label clothes for kids of all ages; and of course – COATS.

Decorating is fun and exciting at Burlington Coat Factory’s Home Décor department.  With a huge assortment of home goods from around the world, shoppers will be amazed with the wide array of bedding, bath accessories and the latest home accents, housewares and gifts – all below department and specialty store prices. 

Burlington Coat Factory is also known for its popular Baby Depot department, staffed with knowledgeable, trained employees.  Baby Depot has a huge selection of quality brand names for every baby need, including strollers, car seats, furniture, toys, clothing and accessories.  Expectant parents can register the National Baby Registry, making it easy for family and friends to find that special gift.  Expectant mothers will want to stop by the maternity department to build their fashion maternity wardrobe.

About Burlington Coat Factory

Burlington Coat Factory, one of the nation’s most successful retailers, offers a broad selection of branded quality merchandise at everyday low prices across many product divisions, including coats, ladies’ sportswear, menswear, family footwear, children’s clothing, baby furniture and accessories, and home décor and gifts.  The modern Burlington Coat Factory, founded in 1972 by the Milstein family, has expanded from a single store selling only coats to a multi-department retail chain with more than 390 stores in 44 states.  Burlington Coat Factory was purchased by Bain Capital in 2006.  Additional information can be found online at www.BurlingtonCoatFactory.com.