Burlington Coat Factory, established in 1972, is a department store retail chain that offers various merchandise, including ladies sportswear, menswear, coats, family footwear, baby furniture and accessories, as well as home decor and gifts. The company operates over 390 stores in more than 40 U.S. states. It has a professional staff of approximately 28,000 individuals. The company operates various divisions, including baby depot, luxury linens and Cohoes. It is privately held and owned by Bain Capital Partners and operates a product recall department. The company offers options of online shopping and catalogs. It organizes various store events, seminars and promotional programs. Burlington Coat Factory is headquartered in Burlington, N.J., and maintains several locations in Philadelphia.