Ross Jewelers Relocates to Lackawanna Avenue
The long-standing Scranton business moved to a new storefront on October 5, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Ross Jewelers transitioned its operations to 517 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton on October 5, 2026. The jeweler previously operated at 211 North Washington Avenue for 40 years.
Why it matters
The owner relocated the business to secure better parking accessibility and capitalize on increased foot and car traffic in the new area. The move also follows shifting plans for the previous property owner.
Ross Jewelers operated at 211 North Washington Avenue for 40 years before moving to the 517 Lackawanna Avenue address. The new building also includes five newly constructed apartments.
The players
Ross Jewelers
A long-standing local jewelry retailer that has operated in Scranton for over four decades.
John Basalyga
A local developer responsible for renovating the 517 Lackawanna Avenue property to include residential apartments.
Wayne Evans
The former owner of the property at 517 Lackawanna Avenue who sold the site to the developer.
The details
The business now occupies the former Scranton Hobby Center building, while developer John Basalyga updated the property with residential units on the upper floors and behind the store. The shop was originally established in the Hotel Jermyn building in 1981.
Timeline
Ross Jewelers was established in the Hotel Jermyn building in August 1981.
The business began operating at 211 North Washington Avenue in June 1986.
Ross Jewelers moved to 517 Lackawanna Avenue on October 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
The relocation reflects the ongoing downtown Scranton business revitalization efforts which emphasize mixed-use infrastructure. By integrating new apartments with retail space, this move follows the broader local trend of updating historic city buildings to maintain foot traffic.
Shoppers can now visit Ross Jewelers at their new 517 Lackawanna Avenue storefront. The move provides customers with improved parking options and proximity to other local establishments like the nearby Coney Island Lunch.
The takeaway
Businesses often relocate to established commercial corridors to leverage better traffic flow and modern amenities. Residents looking for local shopping can now find this retailer situated near other recently updated venues in the downtown area.
Further reading
For more information on local business shifts, browse Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scranton Times-Tribune.
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