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The Shoe Department slated for Carbon Plaza

A shop that specializes in name brand shoes for the entire family appears as if it will become the newest tenant at a Carbon County shopping venue.

Signs posted on a window at a space inside the Carbon Plaza Mall at 1241 Blakeslee Blvd Dr. E. Lehighton state that “Coming Soon ... the SHOE DEPT.

A now hiring sign appears on the window of the space.

“We are looking for talented individuals to join our energetic sales team here at the SHOE DEPT,” the sign states.

The sign also states they offer:

• Unlimited advancement opportunities.

• Competitive pay.

• Great benefits 401(k), Medical, Dental, Eye, Long/Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO and PTO-Sick, Employee Discounts.

• Flexible hours and locations.

• Friendly atmosphere.

The business would be located next to longtime tenant Pizza Como USA.

Contacted Thursday morning, Victor Kelly, executive vice president of Larken Associates, which owns the Carbon Plaza Mall, wouldn’t confirm the Shoe Department will become the plaza’s newest tenant.

“Working on a lease with these guys,” Kelly said. “We hope that everything holds together, there’s contingencies.”

The sign posted on the window encourages people to fill out applications or inquire about open positions by visiting the Shoe Dept. Encore #578, 75 Laurel Mall, Hazle Township, 570-455-5747, or the Shoe Dept. #1290, Hit Commons Shopping Center, 45 Plaza Drive Suite 900, Tamaqua, 570-668-2407.

For more information, contact Eric Alexander, District Manager, or email ealexander@shoeshow.com.

This sign posted on the window of a space inside the Carbon Plaza Mall at 1241 Blakeslee Blvd Dr. E. Lehighton states that applications are being accepted for the SHOE DEPARTMENT. TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS
The Shoe Department may become the newest tenant at the Carbon Plaza Mall at 1241 Blakeslee Blvd Dr. E. Lehighton. TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS