Wholesale The Christmas Tree Shops: Don’t You Just Love a Bargain?

The Christmas Tree Shops was a New England icon, offering a diverse range of merchandise from seasonal decorations to home decor and giftware. Founded in 1970 by Chuck and Doreen Bilezikian, their first store opened in Yarmouth Port in a former grocery store. Over 30 years, they expanded to 23 uniquely designed stores that became destinations for shoppers, featuring items you never knew you needed. Despite the seasonal name, the Bilezikians provided unique, quality merchandise at bargain prices, including closeouts, Eastern European baskets, and Polish glass ornaments. Customers described the stores as "like walking into a closet full of surprise treasures," leading to the catchphrase, "Don’t You Just Love a Bargain?" Employees contributed to the warm atmosphere, making the Christmas Tree Shops a beloved shopping experience. As the Bilezikians said, "Together we grew a successful company and created many memories," and many still cherish the thrill of finding a bargain there.