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RadioShack Corporate Office

Radio Shack was founded in 1921 by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann.  The brothers opened a ham radio shop in downtown Boston.

In 1939, the company issued their first catalog and entered the hi-fi audio market.

In 1954, the company began selling its own products under the Realist brand.

In 1962, after nearly going bankrupt, Radio Shack was purchased by the Tandy Corporation.  The company was renamed to Tandy Radio Shack & Leather.

In 1977, the company introduced the TRS-80 personal computer.  The product was a huge success.

In 1994, the company introduced a repair shop into their stores.

In 2000, the company dropped Tandy from its name and became just RadioShack.

Today, the company operates over 7000 retails locations worldwide.

 

RadioShack

Radio Shack was founded in 1921 by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann.  The brothers opened a ham radio shop in downtown Boston.

In 1939, the company issued their first catalog and entered the hi-fi audio market.

In 1954, the company began selling its own products under the Realist brand.

History

In 1962, after nearly going bankrupt, Radio Shack was purchased by the Tandy Corporation.  The company was renamed to Tandy Radio Shack & Leather.

In 1977, the company introduced the TRS-80 personal computer.  The product was a huge success.

In 1994, the company introduced a repair shop into their stores.

In 2000, the company dropped Tandy from its name and became just RadioShack.

Today, the company operates over 7000 retails locations worldwide.

 

Bose Corporate Office

The Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose.  Bose was a former MIT graduate student who began to research reverberant sound quality after buying a sound system in college that disappointed him.

The company’s first loudspeaker was the model 2201.  It was a commercial disappointment.

In 1968, the company unveiled the Model 901 loudspeaker.  It marked the company’s first success.

In 1970, Bose filed a lawsuit against Consumer Reports after they gave the 901 a bad review.  Bose would eventually lose the lawsuit in 1983.

In the 1970s, the company began researching car stereos.

In 1972, the company began selling speakers targeted to professional musicians.

In 1984, the Acoustive Wave audio system is introduced.

In 1990, the Lifestyle Speaker systems are introduced.

In 1993, the Bose Wave radio is launched.  The Wave radio would eventually become their signature product.

In 1999, the company begins selling from their website.

Today, Bose operates 8 production facilities and 153 retail stores nationwide.

Bose

The Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose.  Bose was a former MIT graduate student who began to research reverberant sound quality after buying a sound system in college that disappointed him.

The company’s first loudspeaker was the model 2201.  It was a commercial disappointment.

In 1968, the company unveiled the Model 901 loudspeaker.  It marked the company’s first success.

History

In 1970, Bose filed a lawsuit against Consumer Reports after they gave the 901 a bad review.  Bose would eventually lose the lawsuit in 1983.

In the 1970s, the company began researching car stereos.

In 1972, the company began selling speakers targeted to professional musicians.

In 1984, the Acoustive Wave audio system is introduced.

In 1990, the Lifestyle Speaker systems are introduced.

In 1993, the Bose Wave radio is launched.  The Wave radio would eventually become their signature product.

In 1999, the company begins selling from their website.

Today, Bose operates 8 production facilities and 153 retail stores nationwide.

Aaron’s Corporate Office

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Aaron’s was founded as Aaron Rents in 1955 by current Chairman Emeritus Robert Charles Loudermilk. While attending Georgia Tech, Loudermilk served a tour in the Navy, and earned his business degree from the University of North Carolina, before accepting a job with the Pet Milk Company, then, later, the pharmaceutical and chemical giant Pfizer. It was while working for Pfizer during the early 1950s, that Loudermilk came across a small North Carolina store that rented furniture and other merchandise. Eager to strike out on his own, Loudermilk drew on the concept and started a rental business in 1955, borrowing $500 from Trust Company Bank, while a partner invested another $500.

His first order was for 300 chairs to use as rentals for an auction. He went to an Army Supply store and purchased the chairs. His first sale was for ten cents per chair per day. Loudermilk’s partner decided that this was too much work, so he sold his share back to Laudermilk.

In 1964, the company began renting furniture and by the end of that decade, was making $2 million annually.

In 1982, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: AAN

In 1987, the company enters the rent to own business after acquiring Ball Stalker. Most of the company’s growth in the 1980’s came via acquisitions. Aarons 2

In 1990, Aaron’s begins to offer franchise opportunities.

In 2008, the company sold their corporate furnishings division to Berkshire Hathaway.

In 2009, the company changed their name to just Aaron’s, Inc. In 2015, the company opened its own eCommerce site.  Aarons Logo

In 2014, customers claimed that Aaron’s has installed spyware on their computer rentals, sending the company hundreds of thousands of email addresses, social security numbers, passwords, even photographs from private accounts. Aaron’s denied that this was corporate-related and blamed franchises instead.

Also in 2014, Aaron’s settled with the state of California for $28 million for illegal business practices.

In 2016, Forbes claimed that the company was an undervalued stock and recommended it as a “buy” option.

Today, Aaron’s has over 2000 stores in the lower 48 states and Canada.  Over 1200 of those stores are corporately owned.

In 2016, the company had an annual revenue of $3.21 billion and employed more than 11,500 persons.

In June 2022, Aaron’s tapped the infamous Mr. T to promote brand awareness

In June 2023, CEO Douglas Lindsay was named most admired CEO in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Aaron's

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Aaron’s was founded as Aaron Rents in 1955 by current Chairman Emeritus Robert Charles Loudermilk. While attending Georgia Tech, Loudermilk served a tour in the Navy, and earned his business degree from the University of North Carolina, before accepting a job with the Pet Milk Company, then, later, the pharmaceutical and chemical giant Pfizer. It was while working for Pfizer during the early 1950s, that Loudermilk came across a small North Carolina store that rented furniture and other merchandise. Eager to strike out on his own, Loudermilk drew on the concept and started a rental business in 1955, borrowing $500 from Trust Company Bank, while a partner invested another $500.

His first order was for 300 chairs to use as rentals for an auction. He went to an Army Supply store and purchased the chairs. His first sale was for ten cents per chair per day. Loudermilk’s partner decided that this was too much work, so he sold his share back to Laudermilk.

History

In 1964, the company began renting furniture and by the end of that decade, was making $2 million annually.

In 1982, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: AAN

In 1987, the company enters the rent to own business after acquiring Ball Stalker. Most of the company’s growth in the 1980’s came via acquisitions. Aarons 2

In 1990, Aaron’s begins to offer franchise opportunities.

In 2008, the company sold their corporate furnishings division to Berkshire Hathaway.

In 2009, the company changed their name to just Aaron’s, Inc. In 2015, the company opened its own eCommerce site.  Aarons Logo

In 2014, customers claimed that Aaron’s has installed spyware on their computer rentals, sending the company hundreds of thousands of email addresses, social security numbers, passwords, even photographs from private accounts. Aaron’s denied that this was corporate-related and blamed franchises instead.

Also in 2014, Aaron’s settled with the state of California for $28 million for illegal business practices.

In 2016, Forbes claimed that the company was an undervalued stock and recommended it as a “buy” option.

Today, Aaron’s has over 2000 stores in the lower 48 states and Canada.  Over 1200 of those stores are corporately owned.

In 2016, the company had an annual revenue of $3.21 billion and employed more than 11,500 persons.

In June 2022, Aaron’s tapped the infamous Mr. T to promote brand awareness

In June 2023, CEO Douglas Lindsay was named most admired CEO in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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hhgregg Corporate Office

hhgregg, also known as Gregg Appliances, was founded in 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana by Henry Harold Gregg and his wife Fansy.  They initially sold home appliances but soon expanded to televisions and other electronics.

In 1971, a second store was opened in Kokomo.  A third store was opened the same year on the south side of Indianapolis.  In 1973, a fourth store opened in Anderson.

In 1975, Jerry W. Throgmartin began working at his grandfather’s company in middle school.  He eventually became CEO of hhgregg.

In 1984, the company purchased Famous State Sales out of Nashville.  This was their first expansion outside Indiana.

Dennis May succeeded Throgmartin as CEO in 2009.

In 2004, the company opened Fine Lines, a chain of stores that carries premium appliance brands.

In 2007, the company went public on the NYSE under symbol HGG.

Today, hhgregg operates over 200 stores in 18 states.

The Company filed for bankruptcy and closed all locations in April of 2017. It is unknown at this time if they will reopen.

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hhgregg, also known as Gregg Appliances, was founded in 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana by Henry Harold Gregg and his wife Fansy.  They initially sold home appliances but soon expanded to televisions and other electronics.

In 1971, a second store was opened in Kokomo.  A third store was opened the same year on the south side of Indianapolis.  In 1973, a fourth store opened in Anderson.

In 1975, Jerry W. Throgmartin began working at his grandfather’s company in middle school.  He eventually became CEO of hhgregg.

History

In 1984, the company purchased Famous State Sales out of Nashville.  This was their first expansion outside Indiana.

Dennis May succeeded Throgmartin as CEO in 2009.

In 2004, the company opened Fine Lines, a chain of stores that carries premium appliance brands.

In 2007, the company went public on the NYSE under symbol HGG.

Today, hhgregg operates over 200 stores in 18 states.

The Company filed for bankruptcy and closed all locations in April of 2017. It is unknown at this time if they will reopen.

Conn’s Home Plus Corporate Office

Conn’s began in 1934 when Carol Washington Conn, Sr. purchased a plumbing company and named it Conns Plumbing and Heating.

In 1937, the company began selling gas ranges and refrigerators.

In 1940, a physical store was opened on Pearl Street in Beaumont, Texas.

In 1959, a second store was opened on 11th Street.

In 1964, Conn Credit Corporation was founded to help consumers finance their purchases from Conns.

In 1966, C.W. Conn Jr. took over as company president and CEO.  The company operated 4 stores at this time.

The company expanded under his leadership and eventually went public on the NASDAQ in 2003 under the ticker symbol CONN. In 2019, the company had $1.544 billion in revenue.

Today, the company has 161 retail locations that sell electronics, furniture, and appliances.

In August 2020, Conn’s stated that there was a computer glitch which caused robocalls to credit customers warning them of overdue payments. Some customers stated that new charges appeared on their accounts as well. 

While profits have been lower for Conn’s due to the coronavirus, the stock has soared in November 2020.

Conn’s maintain’s a corporate office in The Woodlands, Texas.

Conns

Conn’s began in 1934 when Carol Washington Conn, Sr. purchased a plumbing company and named it Conns Plumbing and Heating.

In 1937, the company began selling gas ranges and refrigerators.

History

In 1940, a physical store was opened on Pearl Street in Beaumont, Texas.

In 1959, a second store was opened on 11th Street.

In 1964, Conn Credit Corporation was founded to help consumers finance their purchases from Conns.

In 1966, C.W. Conn Jr. took over as company president and CEO.  The company operated 4 stores at this time.

The company expanded under his leadership and eventually went public on the NASDAQ in 2003 under the ticker symbol CONN. In 2019, the company had $1.544 billion in revenue.

Today, the company has 161 retail locations that sell electronics, furniture, and appliances.

In August 2020, Conn’s stated that there was a computer glitch which caused robocalls to credit customers warning them of overdue payments. Some customers stated that new charges appeared on their accounts as well. 

While profits have been lower for Conn’s due to the coronavirus, the stock has soared in November 2020.

Conn’s maintain’s a corporate office in The Woodlands, Texas.