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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.

bebe Corporate Office

bebe was founded in 1976 by Manny Mashouf.  The first bebe store was located in San Francisco, California.  The brand was focused on providing trendy clothing to younger female shoppers.

By 1994, the company had grow to 38 store nationwide.

In 1998, the company goes public.

By 1999, there were 100 bebe stores.

In 2003, the company launched bebeSport.  This line focuses on activewear for women.  bebeSport stores were converted to PH8 brand stores in 2009.

In 2012, the company launched a bridal wear line available in select markets.

Today, the company operates over 300 stores in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.  Mashouf still owns over 50% of the company.

 

bebe

bebe was founded in 1976 by Manny Mashouf.  The first bebe store was located in San Francisco, California.  The brand was focused on providing trendy clothing to younger female shoppers.

By 1994, the company had grow to 38 store nationwide.

In 1998, the company goes public.

History

By 1999, there were 100 bebe stores.

In 2003, the company launched bebeSport.  This line focuses on activewear for women.  bebeSport stores were converted to PH8 brand stores in 2009.

In 2012, the company launched a bridal wear line available in select markets.

Today, the company operates over 300 stores in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.  Mashouf still owns over 50% of the company.

 

Carter’s Corporate Office

Carter’s was founded in 1865 by William Carter in Needham, Massachusetts.  The company was originally called the William Carter Company.  Their first product was hand knitted mittens.

In the 1870s, adult underwear and union suits were added to the product line.

In the 1950s, the company shifted from adult clothing to children’s clothing.

In 2001, the company created the Just One You brand.  This brand focuses on clothing, bedding and decor for infants.

In 2003, the company launched the Child of Mine brand specifically for Walmart.

In 2005, the company acquired OshKosh B’gosh.

In 2010, the company launched the Precious Firsts line for newborns and infants.  This line is exclusive to Target.

Today, the company operates over 750 Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh retail locations.  They sell infant and chilren’s clothing under 6 brands.

In January 2020, Carter’s received a great deal of criticism after a passerby noticed a trash bin filled with new clothing and shoes that had been slashed or cut. The company revealed that these were seasonal items that were unsold. The Facebook post showing the items has gone viral, with complaints to the company being that this only adds to the landfills and that this clothing could have been donated.

Headquarters for Carter’s are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Carter's

Carter’s was founded in 1865 by William Carter in Needham, Massachusetts.  The company was originally called the William Carter Company.  Their first product was hand knitted mittens.

In the 1870s, adult underwear and union suits were added to the product line.

History

In the 1950s, the company shifted from adult clothing to children’s clothing.

In 2001, the company created the Just One You brand.  This brand focuses on clothing, bedding and decor for infants.

In 2003, the company launched the Child of Mine brand specifically for Walmart.

In 2005, the company acquired OshKosh B’gosh.

In 2010, the company launched the Precious Firsts line for newborns and infants.  This line is exclusive to Target.

Today, the company operates over 750 Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh retail locations.  They sell infant and chilren’s clothing under 6 brands.

In January 2020, Carter’s received a great deal of criticism after a passerby noticed a trash bin filled with new clothing and shoes that had been slashed or cut. The company revealed that these were seasonal items that were unsold. The Facebook post showing the items has gone viral, with complaints to the company being that this only adds to the landfills and that this clothing could have been donated.

Headquarters for Carter’s are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

PacSun Corporate Office

PacSun Logo

Pacific Sunwear of California, or PacSun for short, was founded in 1980 by Tom Moore.  The company began as a small surf shop in Newport Beach, California.

In 1981, a second location was opened in a shopping mall.  The mall location was a huge success.

The company’s focus is on clothing and swimwear for teens and young adults. PacSun Store Front

By 1987, there were 21 locations, all located in shopping malls.

The company began to struggle when they expanded outside of California.  Michael Rayden was hired as CEO.

The company turned things around and had 60 stores by 1993.  The company went public the same year.

By 1996, there were 198 stores in 33 states.

The company launched a national advertising campaign in 2011 called Dress Irresponsibly. While the campaign was a success, it also received broad criticism from parents when they noted that some clothing had images of nearly naked women or an inverted American flag. PacSun T-shirt

In 2012, PacSun collaborated with sisters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner to produce their own fashion line based on their personal style.

PacSun Ad Kylie Jenner

In 2016, the company went private again after filing for bankruptcy. PacSun was acquired by Golden Gate Capital that same year.

Today, PacSun has over 600 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Company headquarters are located in Anaheim, California. PacSun Logo

 

PacSun

PacSun Logo

Pacific Sunwear of California, or PacSun for short, was founded in 1980 by Tom Moore.  The company began as a small surf shop in Newport Beach, California.

In 1981, a second location was opened in a shopping mall.  The mall location was a huge success.

History

The company’s focus is on clothing and swimwear for teens and young adults. PacSun Store Front

By 1987, there were 21 locations, all located in shopping malls.

The company began to struggle when they expanded outside of California.  Michael Rayden was hired as CEO.

The company turned things around and had 60 stores by 1993.  The company went public the same year.

By 1996, there were 198 stores in 33 states.

The company launched a national advertising campaign in 2011 called Dress Irresponsibly. While the campaign was a success, it also received broad criticism from parents when they noted that some clothing had images of nearly naked women or an inverted American flag. PacSun T-shirt

In 2012, PacSun collaborated with sisters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner to produce their own fashion line based on their personal style.

PacSun Ad Kylie Jenner

In 2016, the company went private again after filing for bankruptcy. PacSun was acquired by Golden Gate Capital that same year.

Today, PacSun has over 600 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Company headquarters are located in Anaheim, California. PacSun Logo

 

Zales Corporate Office

 

zales 1

Zales was founded in 1924 when brothers Morris and William Zale and Ben Lipshy opened a jewelry store in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Zales revolutionized the jewelry industry by offering payment plans that made jewelry affordable for everyone.

By 1942, there were 12 stores in Texas and Oklahoma.

In 1957, the company opened its first shopping mall location.

In 1958, the company went public.

In 1998, the company began selling jewelry online at zales.com.  zales 2

In 2000, the company acquired Piercing Pagoda and Peoples Jewellers of Canada.

In 2014, Signet Jewelers acquired Zales, which will continue under the Zales name and operate as a subsidiary. This sale created a company worth $6.2 billion.

zales 4

Today, Zales operates over 1750 locations in the US and Canada.  These stores operate under several brands, including Zales, Gordon’s Jewelers, Piercing Pagoda, Zales Outlet, Kay Jewelers, and Peoples Jewellers.

In 2013, the company had $1.888 billion in revenue.

In January 2017, Zales announced it would close many of its mall stores when the leases expire due to lackluster sales. zales 3

 

Zale's

 

zales 1

Zales was founded in 1924 when brothers Morris and William Zale and Ben Lipshy opened a jewelry store in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Zales revolutionized the jewelry industry by offering payment plans that made jewelry affordable for everyone.

History

By 1942, there were 12 stores in Texas and Oklahoma.

In 1957, the company opened its first shopping mall location.

In 1958, the company went public.

In 1998, the company began selling jewelry online at zales.com.  zales 2

In 2000, the company acquired Piercing Pagoda and Peoples Jewellers of Canada.

In 2014, Signet Jewelers acquired Zales, which will continue under the Zales name and operate as a subsidiary. This sale created a company worth $6.2 billion.

zales 4

Today, Zales operates over 1750 locations in the US and Canada.  These stores operate under several brands, including Zales, Gordon’s Jewelers, Piercing Pagoda, Zales Outlet, Kay Jewelers, and Peoples Jewellers.

In 2013, the company had $1.888 billion in revenue.

In January 2017, Zales announced it would close many of its mall stores when the leases expire due to lackluster sales. zales 3