Consumer Goods

Aeropostale Corporate Office

Aeropostale was the brainchild of the R.H. Macy Co. and was created in the early 1980s. The original plan was a clothing store targeted to 20 somethings.

The first mall based Aeropostale, or Aero for short, was opened in 1987. By then, the target demographic had changed to 14 to 17 year old girls.

In 1995, Macy’s sold Aeropostale to Bear Sterns Merchant Banking division.

In 2002, the company went public.

In 2009, the company launched P.S. from Aeropostale. The P.S. line is targeted towards 7-12 year olds. The company added merchandise for 5 and 6 year olds in 2011.

Today, the company operates over 1,000 stores in the US and Canada. Most locations are located in shopping malls. In addition, the company licenses their brand to other operators in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. There are currently 27 international locations.

In September of 2016, the company filed for bankruptcy protection. Aeropostale is expected to come out of bankruptcy in 2017 with only 229 locations. The company was acquired by Simon Property Group and General Growth Properties.

Aeropostale

Aeropostale was the brainchild of the R.H. Macy Co. and was created in the early 1980s. The original plan was a clothing store targeted to 20 somethings.

The first mall based Aeropostale, or Aero for short, was opened in 1987. By then, the target demographic had changed to 14 to 17 year old girls.

In 1995, Macy’s sold Aeropostale to Bear Sterns Merchant Banking division.

History

In 2002, the company went public.

In 2009, the company launched P.S. from Aeropostale. The P.S. line is targeted towards 7-12 year olds. The company added merchandise for 5 and 6 year olds in 2011.

Procter and Gamble Corporate Office

Procter & Gamble was founded in 1837 when William Procter and James Gamble went into business together due to their father-in-laws suggestion. The company originally produced soap and candles.

In the 1880s, Ivory soap was launched.

In 1911, Crisco was introduced.

In 1930, the company acquired Thomas Hedley Co.

In 1946, Tide was launched and Prell was introduced a year later.

In 1955, the company began to sell Crest, the first flouride toothpaste.

In 1957, the company acquired Charmin Paper Mills and entered the toilet paper business.

In 1961, the company released Pampers which went on to become the first successful disposable diaper.

Other acquisitions included Folgers Coffee, Old Spice, Pepto Bismol and Iams.

Today, P&G has over 50 brands. Almost half of those brands have at least $1 billion in annual sales.

Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble was founded in 1837 when William Procter and James Gamble went into business together due to their father-in-laws suggestion. The company originally produced soap and candles.

In the 1880s, Ivory soap was launched.

In 1911, Crisco was introduced.

History

In 1930, the company acquired Thomas Hedley Co.

In 1946, Tide was launched and Prell was introduced a year later.

In 1955, the company began to sell Crest, the first flouride toothpaste.

In 1957, the company acquired Charmin Paper Mills and entered the toilet paper business.

In 1961, the company released Pampers which went on to become the first successful disposable diaper.

Other acquisitions included Folgers Coffee, Old Spice, Pepto Bismol and Iams.

Today, P&G has over 50 brands. Almost half of those brands have at least $1 billion in annual sales.

Gap Corporate Office

The Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher. The first store was located on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.

In 1970, a second location was opened in San Jose.

By 1973, there were 25 locations and had expanded to the east coast.

In 1974, the company began selling private label merchandise.

During the 1990s, the company rebranded as an upscale clothier under CEO Millard Drexler. Drexler was fired in 2002 for overexpanding the company and also for clashing with the Fisher family.

Today, the company operates over 3000 stores (over 2500 of which are in the US) worldwide under three brands: Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy.

Gap

The Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher. The first store was located on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.

In 1970, a second location was opened in San Jose.

By 1973, there were 25 locations and had expanded to the east coast.

History

In 1974, the company began selling private label merchandise.

During the 1990s, the company rebranded as an upscale clothier under CEO Millard Drexler. Drexler was fired in 2002 for overexpanding the company and also for clashing with the Fisher family.

Today, the company operates over 3000 stores (over 2500 of which are in the US) worldwide under three brands: Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy.

Urban Outfitters Corporate Office

Urban Outfitters began in 1972 as the Free People Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company was founded by current CEO Richard Hayne and Scott Belair. The two were roommates at Lehigh University.

In 1976, the store was moved to a larger building and renamed to Urban Outfitters.

In 1980, a second store was opened in Cambridge, MA.

In 1987, Kenneth Cleeland was hired as CFO. Cleeland cleaned up the books and helped Hayne open 6 more stores in the following 3 years.

In 1992, the first Anthropologie store was opened in Wayne, PA.

Despite the coronavirus, Urban Outfitters was expected to have a banner year in 2022.

In February 2022, the company announced that it would also sell Chlorophyll Water at select locations.

Today, Urban Outfitters operates over 400 retail locations under five brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and BHLDN.

Urban Outfitters maintains a corporate office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Urban Outfitters

In 1976, the store was moved to a larger building and renamed to Urban Outfitters.

History

In 1980, a second store was opened in Cambridge, MA.

In 1987, Kenneth Cleeland was hired as CFO. Cleeland cleaned up the books and helped Hayne open 6 more stores in the following 3 years.

In 1992, the first Anthropologie store was opened in Wayne, PA.

Despite the coronavirus, Urban Outfitters was expected to have a banner year in 2022.

In February 2022, the company announced that it would also sell Chlorophyll Water at select locations.

Today, Urban Outfitters operates over 400 retail locations under five brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and BHLDN.

Urban Outfitters maintains a corporate office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

iRobot Corporate Office

iRobot was founded in 1990 by MIT Artificial Lab group members Rodney Brooks, current CEO Colin Angle, and Helen Greiner.

In 1998, the company received a research grant from DARPA which led to the creation of the PackBot.

In 2002, the company released their most popular home robot, the Roomba.

In 2005, the company went public on the NYSE.

In 2012, the company acquired Evolution Robotics, maker of the Mint floor mop robot.

The company also makes automatic swimming pool cleaners and floor mopping robots.

In October 2018, stock for the company fell 11.2% after the company announced that President Trump’s tariffs would hurt the company and cause them to increase prices.

Today, iRobot has sold over 8 million home robots. They have also deployed over 5,000 defense and security robots for military use.

In January 2020, the company announced that it was working on a Roomba version that had arms and how this could be used for consumer and commercial needs.

Also in January 2020, iRobot announced that it was taking its WiFi enabled Roomba’s to the next level by allowing them to interact with other smart-enabled home applicances and devices.

Company headquarters are located in Bedford, Massachusetts.

iRobot

iRobot was founded in 1990 by MIT Artificial Lab group members Rodney Brooks, current CEO Colin Angle, and Helen Greiner.

In 1998, the company received a research grant from DARPA which led to the creation of the PackBot.

History

In 2002, the company released their most popular home robot, the Roomba.

In 2005, the company went public on the NYSE.

In 2012, the company acquired Evolution Robotics, maker of the Mint floor mop robot.

The company also makes automatic swimming pool cleaners and floor mopping robots.

In October 2018, stock for the company fell 11.2% after the company announced that President Trump’s tariffs would hurt the company and cause them to increase prices.

Today, iRobot has sold over 8 million home robots. They have also deployed over 5,000 defense and security robots for military use.

In January 2020, the company announced that it was working on a Roomba version that had arms and how this could be used for consumer and commercial needs.

Also in January 2020, iRobot announced that it was taking its WiFi enabled Roomba’s to the next level by allowing them to interact with other smart-enabled home applicances and devices.

Company headquarters are located in Bedford, Massachusetts.