New York City’s Century 21 Is Back, Without the Chaos That Made It Beloved

New York City took another step in its recovery from the pandemic when one of its most treasured retail institutions returned: bargain haven Century 21.

The discount luxury goods store — a staple of downtown Manhattan and destination for residents and tourists alike — reopened Tuesday in its flagship location near Wall Street. Century 21 filed for bankruptcy in September 2020 and closed its flagship store in the aftermath of the city’s shutdown during the pandemic.