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Lehman’s Corporate Office

Lehman’s Hardware and Appliances, today, simply called Lehman’s, was founded in 1955 by Jay Lehman. His idea was to sell non-electrical and other types of old fashioned tools and hardware to the Amish community in Ohio. Business was nothing more than average until the oil embargo of 1973, when everyone began looking for ways to beat the energy crisis.

Today, Lehman’s specializes in tools and survival gear for environmentalists, survival buffs, Preppers, and those who prefer “off the grid” living. The Amish community used to make up 95% of company sales, today, they account for only about 5% of annual revenue. The company remodeled the store front, using Amish workers, to restore it to its original 1955 facade, although the store has doubled in size over the past decade.

The store is a popular tourist attraction as well, with many people believing that it is a type of museum, when in fact, every item in the store is for sale and is fully functional.

Lehman's

Lehman’s Hardware and Appliances, today, simply called Lehman’s, was founded in 1955 by Jay Lehman. His idea was to sell non-electrical and other types of old fashioned tools and hardware to the Amish community in Ohio. Business was nothing more than average until the oil embargo of 1973, when everyone began looking for ways to beat the energy crisis.

Today, Lehman’s specializes in tools and survival gear for environmentalists, survival buffs, Preppers, and those who prefer “off the grid” living. The Amish community used to make up 95% of company sales, today, they account for only about 5% of annual revenue. The company remodeled the store front, using Amish workers, to restore it to its original 1955 facade, although the store has doubled in size over the past decade.

The store is a popular tourist attraction as well, with many people believing that it is a type of museum, when in fact, every item in the store is for sale and is fully functional.

History

BrandsMart USA Corporate Office

BrandsMart USA was founded by current CEO Robert Perlman in 1977 in Miami, Florida. The company is incorporated under the Interbond Corporation, and does business under the names of BrandsMart USA and BrandsMart. The original location is no longer used. The company moved to a larger warehouse, more than 186,000 square feet, a few years later.

Today, BrandsMart USA has 11 stores in Florida and Georgia. The company has approximately 3,000 full time employees and claims to be the largest volume retailer in the US. Each store stocks a large assortment of televisions, consumer electronics, furniture, appliances, computers, and cameras.

Each location has a unique octagonal design, along with a mezzanine, which allows almost every department in the store to be viewed from almost every location inside the store. BrandsMart USA claims to have more than 50,000 items in each location, and even more at their eCommerce site.

In March 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic, Brandsmart stated that their stores would remain open.  

In mid-September 2020, several Brandsmart parking lots were being used as drive-through COVID testing centers. 

The company maintains a corporate office in Hollywood, Florida.

BrandsMart USA

BrandsMart USA was founded by current CEO Robert Perlman in 1977 in Miami, Florida. The company is incorporated under the Interbond Corporation, and does business under the names of BrandsMart USA and BrandsMart. The original location is no longer used. The company moved to a larger warehouse, more than 186,000 square feet, a few years later.

History

Today, BrandsMart USA has 11 stores in Florida and Georgia. The company has approximately 3,000 full time employees and claims to be the largest volume retailer in the US. Each store stocks a large assortment of televisions, consumer electronics, furniture, appliances, computers, and cameras.

Each location has a unique octagonal design, along with a mezzanine, which allows almost every department in the store to be viewed from almost every location inside the store. BrandsMart USA claims to have more than 50,000 items in each location, and even more at their eCommerce site.

In March 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic, Brandsmart stated that their stores would remain open.  

In mid-September 2020, several Brandsmart parking lots were being used as drive-through COVID testing centers. 

The company maintains a corporate office in Hollywood, Florida.

Bi-Mart Corporate Office

Bi-Mart was founded in Yakima, Washington, in 1955. The company is an employee owned chain of department stores across the north west U.S. Bi-Mart has changed hands several times over the years with Pay ‘N Save buying the company in 1976, Thrifty Corporation in 1984, PayLess Drugs in 1990, and Rite Aid in 1996. Endeavour Capital purchased the company in 1997 and sold it to employees in 2004 for $94 million.

Bi-Mart stores are quite diversified in their product line. A typical store offers a pharmacy, power tools, sporting goods, canned and packaged foods, clothing, shoes, housewares, small appliances, and personal care products.

Today, the company has 75 locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Like Costco and Sams, Bi-Mart is a membership store, however, unlike the former, Bi-Mart membership fees are a mere $5 per family and there are no annual renewal fees.

Bi-Mart

Bi-Mart was founded in Yakima, Washington, in 1955. The company is an employee owned chain of department stores across the north west U.S. Bi-Mart has changed hands several times over the years with Pay ‘N Save buying the company in 1976, Thrifty Corporation in 1984, PayLess Drugs in 1990, and Rite Aid in 1996. Endeavour Capital purchased the company in 1997 and sold it to employees in 2004 for $94 million.

Bi-Mart stores are quite diversified in their product line. A typical store offers a pharmacy, power tools, sporting goods, canned and packaged foods, clothing, shoes, housewares, small appliances, and personal care products.

Today, the company has 75 locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Like Costco and Sams, Bi-Mart is a membership store, however, unlike the former, Bi-Mart membership fees are a mere $5 per family and there are no annual renewal fees.

History

Curacao Corporate Office

Curacao was founded in Burbank, California, in 1978 by current CEO Jerry Azarkman. Originally named La Curacao, the company was popular among lower income Hispanics who were unable to buy on credit. Curacao allowed clients to purchase items with only  down payment, then collect money from customers weekly.

Azarkman originally sold out of his home, as well as door to door sales. He spoke very little English and no Spanish at the time, but he learned quickly.  Azarkman is known for saying that courtesy and respect are languages everyone understands. Curacao opened its first store in the Pico district of Los Angeles in 1983.

Today, Curacao has more than 11 stores throughout Southern California, two stores in Arizona, with plans to expand to Texas and Nevada. Curacao employs more than 2,180 persons and annual revenue in 2014 of $2.5 million.

Curacao

Curacao was founded in Burbank, California, in 1978 by current CEO Jerry Azarkman. Originally named La Curacao, the company was popular among lower income Hispanics who were unable to buy on credit. Curacao allowed clients to purchase items with only  down payment, then collect money from customers weekly.

Azarkman originally sold out of his home, as well as door to door sales. He spoke very little English and no Spanish at the time, but he learned quickly.  Azarkman is known for saying that courtesy and respect are languages everyone understands. Curacao opened its first store in the Pico district of Los Angeles in 1983.

Today, Curacao has more than 11 stores throughout Southern California, two stores in Arizona, with plans to expand to Texas and Nevada. Curacao employs more than 2,180 persons and annual revenue in 2014 of $2.5 million.

History

Kirby Company Corporate Office

The Kirby Company manufactures vacuum cleaners.

In 1906 Jim Kirby developed his first vacuum cleaner, the Domestic Cyclone.

In 1914 George H. Scott starts the George H. Scott Machine Shop. The next year he was joined by Carl Fetzer, changing the name of the company to The Scott & Fetzer Machine Company.

Jim Kirby began designing vacuum cleaners for the company after World War I, designing the Wireless Vac-u-ette, which is the predecessor of the modern multi-attachment vacuum cleaner model.

In 1920 the company began its direct-sales model, selling the Vac-u-ette door to door by independent sales people.

The company continued to introduce new models, each more popular and profitable than the last.

Berkshire Hathaway bought Kirby parent Scott Fetzer in 1986 for $315 million.

Today The Kirby Company still sells vacuum cleaners exclusively door-to-door and cost about $1,800. The machines come with a lifetime warranty.

Kirby vacuum cleaners are sold in the United States and 70 countries worldwide.

 

The Kirby Company

The Kirby Company manufactures vacuum cleaners.

In 1906 Jim Kirby developed his first vacuum cleaner, the Domestic Cyclone.

In 1914 George H. Scott starts the George H. Scott Machine Shop. The next year he was joined by Carl Fetzer, changing the name of the company to The Scott & Fetzer Machine Company.

History

Jim Kirby began designing vacuum cleaners for the company after World War I, designing the Wireless Vac-u-ette, which is the predecessor of the modern multi-attachment vacuum cleaner model.

In 1920 the company began its direct-sales model, selling the Vac-u-ette door to door by independent sales people.

The company continued to introduce new models, each more popular and profitable than the last.

Berkshire Hathaway bought Kirby parent Scott Fetzer in 1986 for $315 million.

Today The Kirby Company still sells vacuum cleaners exclusively door-to-door and cost about $1,800. The machines come with a lifetime warranty.

Kirby vacuum cleaners are sold in the United States and 70 countries worldwide.