Beauty

HSN Corporate Office

Lowell “Bud” Paxson and Roy Speer founded the Home Shopping Club in 1982 as a local cable channel in Pinellas County, Florida.

Three years later it expanded nationally and was the first national shopping network, under the name Home Shopping Network.

In 1986 HSN began a second network that broadcast over the air on a number of television stations it had acquired under the name Silver King Broadcasting.

The stations were sold in 1999 to Barry Diller and again in 2001 to Univision Communications.

In 1999 the company launched hsn.com, which is one of the most trafficked e-commerce websites.

Today HSN is an interactive, multichannel retailer with two operating segments: HSN and Cornerstone. The company’s brands include Bllard Designs, Chasing Fireflies, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Grandin Road, Improvements, and TravelSmith. HSN has 6,700 employees and had $3 billion in revenue in 2012.

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Lowell “Bud” Paxson and Roy Speer founded the Home Shopping Club in 1982 as a local cable channel in Pinellas County, Florida.

Three years later it expanded nationally and was the first national shopping network, under the name Home Shopping Network.

In 1986 HSN began a second network that broadcast over the air on a number of television stations it had acquired under the name Silver King Broadcasting.

History

The stations were sold in 1999 to Barry Diller and again in 2001 to Univision Communications.

In 1999 the company launched hsn.com, which is one of the most trafficked e-commerce websites.

Victoria’s Secret Corporate Office

Victoria’s Secret was founded by Roy Raymond in 1977 in San Francisco, California.

According to founder Roy Raymond, he had been embarrassed while buying lingerie for his wife in a department store and wanted to create a store where men would feel comfortable shopping for their wives.

Raymond studied the lingerie market for 8 years before borrowing $40,000 from his parents and $40,000 from the bank and opening his first store in Palo Alto, California.

In its first year of business, Victoria’s Secret grossed $500,000.

In 1982 the company had grown to have six stores, a 42-page catalog, and was grossing $6 million annually. Leslie Wexner, the creator of Limited Stores Inc, bought Victoria’s Secret for $4 million.

In 1983 Wexner discarded the model of selling to male customers and changed the focus to selling to women.

By 1986 Wexner had transformed the brand and Victoria’s Secret had 346 stores.

In 2000, the company had 1,000 stores and accounted for one-third of all purchases in the intimate apparel industry.

Victoria’s Secret is a subsidiary of L Brands and accounts for more than 40% of sales for its parent company. The company sells lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, shoes, beauty products, perfume, sleepwear, and sweats. Victoria’s Secret had sales of $6.12 billion in 2012.

As of 2015, the company had 1,017 company-owned stores and 18 independently owned locations. Victoria’s Secret had annual revenue in 2015 of $12.5 billion, worldwide.

In May 2016, the company announced that it would discontinue their swimwear, clothing, shoes, and other accessories in order to focus on fragrances, sleepwear, and lingerie. Summer of 2016 will be the last time these items will be sold.

The company’s longtime CEO, Sharon Jester Turney, suddenly quit in early February of 2016, in order to “prioritize her family life”. Les Wexner has again returned as CEO until a replacement can be found.

Victoria's Secret

Victoria’s Secret was founded by Roy Raymond in 1977 in San Francisco, California.

History

Raymond studied the lingerie market for 8 years before borrowing $40,000 from his parents and $40,000 from the bank and opening his first store in Palo Alto, California.

In its first year of business, Victoria’s Secret grossed $500,000.

In 1982 the company had grown to have six stores, a 42-page catalog, and was grossing $6 million annually. Leslie Wexner, the creator of Limited Stores Inc, bought Victoria’s Secret for $4 million.

In 1983 Wexner discarded the model of selling to male customers and changed the focus to selling to women.

By 1986 Wexner had transformed the brand and Victoria’s Secret had 346 stores.

In 2000, the company had 1,000 stores and accounted for one-third of all purchases in the intimate apparel industry.

As of 2015, the company had 1,017 company-owned stores and 18 independently owned locations. Victoria’s Secret had annual revenue in 2015 of $12.5 billion, worldwide.

Avon Corporate Office

Avon can trace its founding back to 1886 when David H. McConnell started a perfume business in lower New York City. The company’s first sales rep is P.F.E. Albee.

In 1892, the company name was changed to California Perfume Company.

In 1914, the company expands to Canada.

In 1916, the company incorporated in New York.

In 1928, the company begins using the brand Avon for certain products. In 1939, the company changes its name to Avon Products.

In 1946, the company goes public.

In 1954, the company launches its very successful, “Ding Dong, Avon Calling” ad campaign.

By 1978, there are over 1 million independent sales representatives.

In 1990, the company expands to China.

In 1999, Andrea Jung is named as CEO.

Today, Avon manufactures and sells beauty products in over 140 countries worldwide. They are the 5th largest beauty company in the world.

Avon

Avon can trace its founding back to 1886 when David H. McConnell started a perfume business in lower New York City. The company’s first sales rep is P.F.E. Albee.

In 1892, the company name was changed to California Perfume Company.

In 1914, the company expands to Canada.

History

In 1916, the company incorporated in New York.

In 1928, the company begins using the brand Avon for certain products. In 1939, the company changes its name to Avon Products.

In 1946, the company goes public.

In 1954, the company launches its very successful, “Ding Dong, Avon Calling” ad campaign.

By 1978, there are over 1 million independent sales representatives.

In 1990, the company expands to China.

In 1999, Andrea Jung is named as CEO.

Today, Avon manufactures and sells beauty products in over 140 countries worldwide. They are the 5th largest beauty company in the world.

Belk Corporate Office

Belk was founded by William Henry Belk in 1888 in Monroe, North Carolina. The store was originally called New York Racket and then renamed to Belk Brothers.

In 1908, the company headquarters was moved to Charlotte, where it remains today. A huge flagship store was built where the Bank of America Corporate Center now stands.

In 1921, the Belks begin partnering with the Leggett brothers to open new stores.

In 1952, the company opens its first shopping center in Florida.

In 1956, department store chain Efird is acquired.

In 1988, a new corporate headquarters is constructed in Charlotte.

In 1998, the company consolidates its 112 brands to form Belk Inc.

In 2004, John M. Belk retires as CEO after 50 years of leading the company. He is replaced by Thomas Belk.

In April of 2015, Belk was sold to a private equity firm, Sycamore Partners. Since then, it has laid off more than 200 persons from the corporate office and slashed jobs across the board at all 300 store locations.

In June 2018, the company was listed as one of the three worst employers to work for in North Carolina.

Today, there are over 300 Belk department stores in the US.

Headquarters remain in Charlotte, North Carolina, at this time.

Belk

Belk was founded by William Henry Belk in 1888 in Monroe, North Carolina. The store was originally called New York Racket and then renamed to Belk Brothers.

In 1908, the company headquarters was moved to Charlotte, where it remains today. A huge flagship store was built where the Bank of America Corporate Center now stands.

History

In 1921, the Belks begin partnering with the Leggett brothers to open new stores.

In 1952, the company opens its first shopping center in Florida.

In 1956, department store chain Efird is acquired.

In 1988, a new corporate headquarters is constructed in Charlotte.

In 1998, the company consolidates its 112 brands to form Belk Inc.

In 2004, John M. Belk retires as CEO after 50 years of leading the company. He is replaced by Thomas Belk.

In June 2018, the company was listed as one of the three worst employers to work for in North Carolina.

Today, there are over 300 Belk department stores in the US.

Headquarters remain in Charlotte, North Carolina, at this time.

Massage Envy Corporate Office

Massage Envy was founded in 2002 by John Leonesio and Shawn Haycock in Scottsdale, Arizona. Leonesio had owned and sold a chain of health clubs in Arizona and was looking for a new venture.

In 2003, the chain began selling franchises and expanded rapidly.

In 2008 the company was acquired by Veria, a Texas-based multimedia company.

By 2010, there were 624 locations in 42 states and Veria sold the chain to Sentinel Capital Partners.

In late 2017, the company was accused of covering up more than 180 sexual assaults at their locations, prompting top execs to make changes to their screening and reporting programs. In December 2017, the CEO stated that he was committed to keeping patrons safe and that extensive changes were being made.

Today, there are over 1200 Massage Envy locations in all 50 US states.

Massage Envy

Massage Envy was founded in 2002 by John Leonesio and Shawn Haycock in Scottsdale, Arizona. Leonesio had owned and sold a chain of health clubs in Arizona and was looking for a new venture.

In 2003, the chain began selling franchises and expanded rapidly.

History

In 2008 the company was acquired by Veria, a Texas-based multimedia company.

By 2010, there were 624 locations in 42 states and Veria sold the chain to Sentinel Capital Partners.

Today, there are over 1200 Massage Envy locations in all 50 US states.