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UPDATED: World Market Coming to Shoppers World

The retailer, which has been in business for more than 50 years, already has more than 265 locations in 32 states.

World Market plans to open in Shoppers World in Framingham, in the space formerly occupied by Office Depot.

The retailer already has more than 265 locations in 32 states. This will be World Market’s first location in New England.

Each World Market features an “ever-changing selection of casual home décor and furnishings, housewares, gifts, jewelry, decorative accessories, over 500 international wines, gourmet foods and beverages offered at affordable prices and imported from more than 50 countries,” according to the company’s website.

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Shoppers would find anything from a Balinese baskets, to pottery from Portugal and collectibles from Africa to indoor and outdoor funiture, kitchen products, as well as scarves and jewelry.

Many items are unique and exclusive to World Market and are regularly supplied by an international network of individual and regional artisans developed over the Company’s more than 50 years in the import business, according to the company‘s website.

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Earlier this year, the Framingham Planning Board approved a green awning and sign for the company at 1 Worcester Road.

Recently, the Framingham Selectmen approved the company for a beer and wine license.

The store is expected to open this fall.

To view the retailer’s online store, click here.

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