Jamesway was a chain of discount

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 department stores based in Secaucus, New Jersey

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. It was founded in 1961 with a store in Jamestown, New York

Jamestown, New York

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, and at its peak operated 138 stores in the Northeast

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 and mid-Atlantic

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 regions.

Despite its successes, Jamesway faced significant losses during its last years in business. This resulted in two bankruptcy filings which ultimately put an end to the chain in 1995.
Jamesway began in 1961 with its first store by Herbert Fisher.