Lost Luggage Retailer Announces Expansion Plans and Extended Hours Amid Company’s Growth

Unclaimed Baggage Celebrates More Product Than Ever and Launches New Retail Elements During the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Event

SCOTTSBORO, Ala., May 20, 2024 — The nation’s only retailer of lost luggage and Alabama's beloved tourist attraction, Unclaimed Baggage, is excited to announce new changes and developments to the Scottsboro storefront launching during the 2nd Annual Memorial Day weekend “Big Tent Event.”

As a result of the company’s growth, significant transformations have taken place within the store’s key departments, featuring upgrades such as an enhanced jewelry and luxury section, an expanded electronics division, additional women’s and men’s fitting rooms and the introduction of a technology repair service that will provide locals with access to affordable screen protectors and basic technology repairs.

“We are thrilled to finally unveil the exciting upgrades and innovations that our team has worked hard to put in place for our guests,” said Jennifer Kritner, Vice President of Retail and Company Culture. “We hope these changes will only enhance the Unclaimed Baggage experience for guests when they visit the store.”

Additionally, the popular retailer has extended their store hours, providing shoppers with more opportunities to discover hidden treasures among the treasure trove that is Unclaimed Baggage. The store will now be open until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Beginning May 24, 2024, Unclaimed Baggage will host the 2nd annual Memorial Day weekend event that will feature more product than EVER. A huge tent will be stationed in the main parking lot to house the abundance of product that will be featured during the event. Just in time for summer, guests will have an opportunity to shop from an assortment of summer wear items, including t-shirts, summer tops and shorts, and several racks of Lululemon. Fresh rollouts will occur each day of the event with additional discounts available on men’s tees, sunglasses and luggage.

“Our company’s growth can be attributed to our community’s support over the years,” said Kritner. “We are grateful to the Scottsboro community and our fans nationwide who are passionate about the world of lost luggage and reclaiming lost items for good.”

The Memorial Day weekend "Big Tent Event” will be held on May 24-27 (closed on Sunday). Food trucks will be on-site from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT on the Friday and Monday of the event. More information about the event can be found online at https://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/blogs/events/memorial-day-weekend-event.

To learn more about Unclaimed Baggage, visit unclaimedbaggage.com.

About Unclaimed Baggage   

Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind retail store and the nation’s only merchant of unclaimed and lost airline baggage and its contents. Unclaimed Baggage offers a treasure trove of goods that airlines have been unable to reunite with their former owners. The store has made national news for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at an incredible value. As part of its commitment to service and generosity, the company created the Reclaimed for Good Foundation which has given millions of dollars’ worth of product and profit to meet needs around the globe.

 

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