Consumer Goods

HP Corporate Office

Hewlett-Packard, or HP for short, was founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. Their first successful product was the HP200A, an audio oscillator. These early computer engineers worked out of their garage and flipped a coin to decide if their company would be called PH or HP.

In 1947, the company officially incorporated.

In 1957, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: HPQ

One of the company’s earliest customers was Walt Disney Productions which bought eight Model 200B oscillators for use in certifying the surround sound systems installed in theaters for the movie Fantasia.

The company began developing semiconductors in the 1960s and today is recognized as the founding company of Silicon Valley.

In the 1970s, the company released the HP 3000, an advanced business computing server.

In 1984, the company began producing both inkjet and laser printers for the personal computers.

In 2002, HP merged with Compaq.

In 2008, the company acquired EDS.

In 2009, the company acquired 3Com.

In 2010, the company acquired Palm.

In 2015, the company changed its name from Hewlett-Packard Corporation to simply HP, Inc.

Today, HP is the world’s leading PC manufacturer. They also produce other technology hardware and software solutions.

The company still has headquarters located in Palo Alto, California.

Hewlett-Packard (HP)

History

In 1947, the company officially incorporated.

In 1957, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: HPQ

The company began developing semiconductors in the 1960s and today is recognized as the founding company of Silicon Valley.

In the 1970s, the company released the HP 3000, an advanced business computing server.

In 1984, the company began producing both inkjet and laser printers for the personal computers.

In 2002, HP merged with Compaq.

In 2008, the company acquired EDS.

In 2009, the company acquired 3Com.

In 2010, the company acquired Palm.

In 2015, the company changed its name from Hewlett-Packard Corporation to simply HP, Inc.

Today, HP is the world’s leading PC manufacturer. They also produce other technology hardware and software solutions.

The company still has headquarters located in Palo Alto, California.

Honda Corporate Office

Honda was founded in 1946 by Soichiro Honda, who opened the Honda Technical Institute. Their first product was a bicycle engine.

In 1958, the company unveils its Super Cub motorbike.

In 1959, the American Honda Motor Company opens in Los Angeles, California.

In 1963, the S500 sports car is released in Japan.

In 1964, Honda’s Sayama plant begins producing automobiles.

In 1966, the N360 compact car is debuted.

In 1969, the CB750 motorcycle is launched.

In 1972, the Honda Civic is released.

In 1978, the Honda Prelude is released.

In 1986, the Acura brand is launched.

By 1989, the Honda Accord has become the best selling car in America.

In 1990, the Acura NSX supercar is debuted.

Honda issued a recall affecting more than 1.6 million Honda’s and Acura’s with Takata air bags that could potentially cause death. The recall affects other manufacturers as well and was so large, it forced Takata into bankruptcy.

The company is expanding into other areas including aircraft, robots, bicycles, and solar power.

Honda makes about 1/3rd of the Hondas sold in the US at a plant in Ohio but uses parts imported from Japan. The Honda Passport receives high rankings and is made in Alabama.

In December 2020, Honda announced a recall of nearly 2 million vehicles worldwide for master window switches that could catch fire.

Today, Honda Motor Company manufactures cars, motorcycles and other small engine items. Honda has been the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959.

Honda

Honda was founded in 1946 by Soichiro Honda, who opened the Honda Technical Institute. Their first product was a bicycle engine.

In 1958, the company unveils its Super Cub motorbike.

History

In 1959, the American Honda Motor Company opens in Los Angeles, California.

In 1963, the S500 sports car is released in Japan.

In 1964, Honda’s Sayama plant begins producing automobiles.

In 1966, the N360 compact car is debuted.

In 1969, the CB750 motorcycle is launched.

In 1972, the Honda Civic is released.

In 1978, the Honda Prelude is released.

In 1986, the Acura brand is launched.

By 1989, the Honda Accord has become the best selling car in America.

In 1990, the Acura NSX supercar is debuted.

The company is expanding into other areas including aircraft, robots, bicycles, and solar power.

Honda makes about 1/3rd of the Hondas sold in the US at a plant in Ohio but uses parts imported from Japan. The Honda Passport receives high rankings and is made in Alabama.

In December 2020, Honda announced a recall of nearly 2 million vehicles worldwide for master window switches that could catch fire.

Today, Honda Motor Company manufactures cars, motorcycles and other small engine items. Honda has been the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959.

Burlington Coat Factory Corporate Office

Burlington Coat Factory was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of women’s outerwear.

The modern company was founded in 1972 by Monroe and Henrietta Milstein. The Milstein’s purchased a warehouse in Burlington, NJ, and began wholesaling coats and jackets. The company gradually added additional clothing items and accessories.

In 1983, the company changed its name to the Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation and goes public.

In 1990, a national distribution center is constructed in Burlington, NJ.

By 2003, there were 335 locations.

In 2006, the company was acquired by Bain Capital and taken private.

Today, there are over 500 Burlington Coat Factory stores in 44 US states and Puerto Rico.

In 2023, after Bed, Bath, and Beyond closed all of its stores, Burlington purchased the leases for at least 40 locations in June 2023.

Burlington Coat Factory maintains a corporate office in Burlington Township, New Jersey.

Burlington Coat Factory

Burlington Coat Factory was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of women’s outerwear.

History

In 1983, the company changed its name to the Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation and goes public.

In 1990, a national distribution center is constructed in Burlington, NJ.

By 2003, there were 335 locations.

In 2006, the company was acquired by Bain Capital and taken private.

Today, there are over 500 Burlington Coat Factory stores in 44 US states and Puerto Rico.

In 2023, after Bed, Bath, and Beyond closed all of its stores, Burlington purchased the leases for at least 40 locations in June 2023.

Burlington Coat Factory maintains a corporate office in Burlington Township, New Jersey.

Fresh and Easy Corporate Office

Fresh & Easy is a wholly owned subsidiary of UK giant Tesco. The chain started in 2007 when Tesco decided to move into the US market with a chain of small format stores in the Western US. The first three test markets were Las Vegas, Phoenix and Southern California.

By 2009, the company was losing a substantial amount of money.

In 2010, the chain announced they would be closing 13 stores temporarily.

As of 2011, there were 182 stores in Arizona, California and Nevada.

In 2012, CEO Tim Mason resigns.

In 2013, Tesco announced plans to pull out of the US market. The Fresh & Easy chain currently has over 200 stores and is reportedly for sale.

Fresh and Easy

By 2009, the company was losing a substantial amount of money.

In 2010, the chain announced they would be closing 13 stores temporarily.

History

As of 2011, there were 182 stores in Arizona, California and Nevada.

In 2012, CEO Tim Mason resigns.

In 2013, Tesco announced plans to pull out of the US market. The Fresh & Easy chain currently has over 200 stores and is reportedly for sale.

Food Lion Corporate Office

Food Lion was founded in 1957 by Wilson Smith and Ralph and Brown Ketner. The first store was called Food Town and it was located in Salisbury, North Carolina, where the headquarters still resides today.

The company name was changed to Food Lion in the early 1980s after the chain was acquired by Belgian grocer Delhaize.

The chain grew very quickly during the 80s and 90s, opening over 100 stores per year for much of that period.

In 1993, the company agreed to pay $16 million in damages after violating federal laws regarding overtime pay.

In 1994, the company closed 47 stores. This was the first of many major store closings.

Beginning in 2014, the company began remodeling 76 of their stores in the greater Wilmington and Greenville North Carolina areas. In 2015, plans were announced for remodeling of its 162 locations in the Raleigh, North Carolina market.

Although the company spent seven years attempting to establish a presence in Bangkok, Thailand, they were ultimately unsuccessful. The stores were operated locally by Bel-Thai Supermarket Co, and in 2004, Food Lion withdrew from the country, selling all branches to Tops Supermarkets.

In June of 2015, it was announced that Food Lion’s parent company, the Delhaize Group, and Ahold would merge into one company, Ahold Delhaize. This merger was completed in July 2016.

Today, Food Lion is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize. The company operates over 1100 stores in Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Food Lion

History

The company name was changed to Food Lion in the early 1980s after the chain was acquired by Belgian grocer Delhaize.

The chain grew very quickly during the 80s and 90s, opening over 100 stores per year for much of that period.

In 1993, the company agreed to pay $16 million in damages after violating federal laws regarding overtime pay.

In 1994, the company closed 47 stores. This was the first of many major store closings.

In June of 2015, it was announced that Food Lion’s parent company, the Delhaize Group, and Ahold would merge into one company, Ahold Delhaize. This merger was completed in July 2016.