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Monsanto Corporate Office

Monsanto was founded in 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri by John Francis Queeny.  The company’s first product was an artificial sweetener that they sold to Coca-Cola.

In 1919, the company expanded to Europe through a partnership with Graesser’s Chemical Works.

In 1936, the company acquired Thomas & Hochwalt Laboratories.

In 1944, the company began producing DDT.

In 1946, the company developed All laundry detergent.  The sold the product to the Lever Brothers in 1957.

In 1968, Monsanto was the first company to mass produce LED lights.

In 1982, scientists from the company genetically modify the first plant.

In 1996, the company acquired Agracetus, a biotechnology company that had produced transgenic varieties of several crops.

In 2009, Forbes Magazine named Monsanto the “Company of the Year”.

Today, Monsanto is the world’s leading producer of genetically engineered seed.  The company also produces the herbicide RoundUp.

 

Monsanto

Monsanto was founded in 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri by John Francis Queeny.  The company’s first product was an artificial sweetener that they sold to Coca-Cola.

In 1919, the company expanded to Europe through a partnership with Graesser’s Chemical Works.

In 1936, the company acquired Thomas & Hochwalt Laboratories.

History

In 1944, the company began producing DDT.

In 1946, the company developed All laundry detergent.  The sold the product to the Lever Brothers in 1957.

In 1968, Monsanto was the first company to mass produce LED lights.

In 1982, scientists from the company genetically modify the first plant.

In 1996, the company acquired Agracetus, a biotechnology company that had produced transgenic varieties of several crops.

In 2009, Forbes Magazine named Monsanto the “Company of the Year”.

Today, Monsanto is the world’s leading producer of genetically engineered seed.  The company also produces the herbicide RoundUp.

 

Buckle Corporate Office

Buckle was founded in 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska by David Hirschfeld.  Originally called Mills Clothing, the store sold men’s clothing and accessories.

David’s son, Dan, took over the company in 1965.

In 1967, a second store was purchased.  The store was called Brass Buckle.

By the 1970s, Brass Buckle transitioned to a denim store.

In 1977, the company began selling women’s clothing.

By 1981, there were 17 Brass Buckle stores.

In 1991, the company name was changed to just Buckle.

In 1992, the company went public.  In 1997, the company moved to the NYSE.

By 1996, there were 181 stores in 22 states.

Today, Buckle operates nearly 450 retail stores in 43 US states.

 

 

Buckle

Buckle was founded in 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska by David Hirschfeld.  Originally called Mills Clothing, the store sold men’s clothing and accessories.

David’s son, Dan, took over the company in 1965.

In 1967, a second store was purchased.  The store was called Brass Buckle.

History

By the 1970s, Brass Buckle transitioned to a denim store.

In 1977, the company began selling women’s clothing.

By 1981, there were 17 Brass Buckle stores.

In 1991, the company name was changed to just Buckle.

In 1992, the company went public.  In 1997, the company moved to the NYSE.

By 1996, there were 181 stores in 22 states.

Today, Buckle operates nearly 450 retail stores in 43 US states.

 

 

Gymboree Corporate Office

Gymboree was founded in 1976 by Joan Barnes.  The company was originally a workout facility for children called Gymboree Play & Music.

By 1984, there were 125 franchise locations operating in 20 states.

In 1986, Barnes opens the first Gymboree retail store.  The store was a success and 15 more were opened the following year.

By 1989, there were 32 retail stores.

In 1993, the company goes public.  Nancy Pedot is promoted to CEO.

In 1997, Pedot is replaced by Gary White.

In 2001, the company sells its Zutopia brand to Wet Seal.

In 2003, the company headquarters moves from Burlingame, CA to San Francisco, where it remains today.

In 2010, the company is acquired and taken private by Bain Capital.

Today, Gymboree operates over 1200 children’s apparel stores in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.  There are an additional 500 Play & Music centers worldwide.

Gymboree

Gymboree was founded in 1976 by Joan Barnes.  The company was originally a workout facility for children called Gymboree Play & Music.

By 1984, there were 125 franchise locations operating in 20 states.

In 1986, Barnes opens the first Gymboree retail store.  The store was a success and 15 more were opened the following year.

History

By 1989, there were 32 retail stores.

In 1993, the company goes public.  Nancy Pedot is promoted to CEO.

In 1997, Pedot is replaced by Gary White.

In 2001, the company sells its Zutopia brand to Wet Seal.

In 2003, the company headquarters moves from Burlingame, CA to San Francisco, where it remains today.

In 2010, the company is acquired and taken private by Bain Capital.

Today, Gymboree operates over 1200 children’s apparel stores in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.  There are an additional 500 Play & Music centers worldwide.

American Apparel Corporate Office

American Apparel was founded in 1989 by Dov Charney while he was a freshman at Tufts University.

In 1997, the company headquarters moved to Los Angeles.  Charney sub-contracted his sewing to Sam Lim.  Charney and Lim became partners two months later.

In 2000, the company moved to a warehouse in downtown LA.  The company was primarily a wholesaler of t-shirts at this time.

The company eventually moved into retail and was an Inc 500 company in 2005.

In 2006, the company went through a reverse merger and was listed on the ASE.

In 2010, Deloitte and Touche resigned as auditors for the company after the companies 2009 financial statements were determined to be unreliable.  The SEC filed an investigation.

Today, American Apparel operates over 300 retail locations.  The company is still a major wholesaler of basic sold color garments.

American Apparel

American Apparel was founded in 1989 by Dov Charney while he was a freshman at Tufts University.

In 1997, the company headquarters moved to Los Angeles.  Charney sub-contracted his sewing to Sam Lim.  Charney and Lim became partners two months later.

In 2000, the company moved to a warehouse in downtown LA.  The company was primarily a wholesaler of t-shirts at this time.

History

The company eventually moved into retail and was an Inc 500 company in 2005.

In 2006, the company went through a reverse merger and was listed on the ASE.

In 2010, Deloitte and Touche resigned as auditors for the company after the companies 2009 financial statements were determined to be unreliable.  The SEC filed an investigation.

Today, American Apparel operates over 300 retail locations.  The company is still a major wholesaler of basic sold color garments.

Nike Corporate Office

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Nike was founded in 1964 by University of Oregon track athlete Philip Knight and his coach, Bill Bowerman.  The company was originally called Blue Ribbon Sports and began as a distributor for Asics.

In 1966, BRS opened its first retail outlet in Santa Monica, California.

In 1971, the company began selling its own line of footwear.  The shoes had a distinctive swoosh on the side.  The swoosh was trademarked in 1974.

Nike shoe with swoosh

In 1978, the company became Nike, Inc.

By 1980, the company had attained a 50% share of the athletic shoe market.  The company went public.

In 1988, the company acquired Cole Haan.  Cole Haan was sold in 2013.

In 1994, Bauer Hockey was acquired.

In 2002, the company acquired the Hurley Surf Company.

In 2003, Converse was acquired, followed by Starter and Umbro in 2004.  Umbro was eventually sold in 2012.

Nike jacket

In 2004, Phil Knight retired as CEO.  He was replaced by William Perez.

In September 2018, Nike chose Colin Kaepernick to be the face of Nike in their advertising campaigns, despite protests and threats of a boycott.Nike Colin

The company has been hit with another boycott from conservatives after its decision to not sell the Betsy Ross flag shoe after Kaepernick suggested that the flag was a symbol of racism since slavery was legal when that flag design was made.   Nike

Today, Nike is one of the largest suppliers of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. In 2017, the company had annual revenue of $34.35 billion

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Nike

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Nike was founded in 1964 by University of Oregon track athlete Philip Knight and his coach, Bill Bowerman.  The company was originally called Blue Ribbon Sports and began as a distributor for Asics.

In 1966, BRS opened its first retail outlet in Santa Monica, California.

History

In 1971, the company began selling its own line of footwear.  The shoes had a distinctive swoosh on the side.  The swoosh was trademarked in 1974.

Nike shoe with swoosh

In 1978, the company became Nike, Inc.

By 1980, the company had attained a 50% share of the athletic shoe market.  The company went public.

In 1988, the company acquired Cole Haan.  Cole Haan was sold in 2013.

In 1994, Bauer Hockey was acquired.

In 2002, the company acquired the Hurley Surf Company.

In 2003, Converse was acquired, followed by Starter and Umbro in 2004.  Umbro was eventually sold in 2012.

Nike jacket

In 2004, Phil Knight retired as CEO.  He was replaced by William Perez.

In September 2018, Nike chose Colin Kaepernick to be the face of Nike in their advertising campaigns, despite protests and threats of a boycott.Nike Colin

The company has been hit with another boycott from conservatives after its decision to not sell the Betsy Ross flag shoe after Kaepernick suggested that the flag was a symbol of racism since slavery was legal when that flag design was made.   Nike

Today, Nike is one of the largest suppliers of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. In 2017, the company had annual revenue of $34.35 billion

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