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Hollister Co Corporate Office

Hollister Co was founded in 2000 in New Albany, Ohio. The company operates as a subsidiary of Abercrombie and Fitch, Inc., and sells clothing with a beach/surfing theme.

The company concept was originally designed to attract consumers aged 14–18, at a lower price point than the parent brand, Abercrombie and Fitch. Through its Southern California inspired image, the company sells casual, beach style clothing, footwear, and accessories. Products are available in-store and through the company’s eCommerce site. Starting with a few “test” stores in Ohio, the company has branched out internationally and has almost 600 locations.

Hollister Co announced in 2013 that they would remodel all stores over the next few years. Company headquarters remain in New Albany, Ohio.

Hollister Co

Hollister Co was founded in 2000 in New Albany, Ohio. The company operates as a subsidiary of Abercrombie and Fitch, Inc., and sells clothing with a beach/surfing theme.

History

The company concept was originally designed to attract consumers aged 14–18, at a lower price point than the parent brand, Abercrombie and Fitch. Through its Southern California inspired image, the company sells casual, beach style clothing, footwear, and accessories. Products are available in-store and through the company’s eCommerce site. Starting with a few “test” stores in Ohio, the company has branched out internationally and has almost 600 locations.

Hollister Co announced in 2013 that they would remodel all stores over the next few years. Company headquarters remain in New Albany, Ohio.

D&B Supply Corporate Office

Founded in 1959 by a pair of friends, Dutch and Budd started D&B Supply when they recognized an opportunity to service rural farmers in Idaho. The company started off by selling items for farmers, including batteries, tires, tractor parts, chemicals, and hardware.

Today, the company sells to both rural homeowners and farmers, as well as veterinary supplies. In addition to farming items, the company sells apparel and footwear, animal feed and tack for domestic pets and livestock, lawn and garden supplies, hardware, sporting goods, agricultural chemicals, fertilizers and other types of supplies.

D&B Supply has 10 locations in Idaho and Oregon. Headquarters remain in Caldwell, Idaho, where Dutch and Budd planned on staying for the night but opened a business instead.

D&B Supply

Founded in 1959 by a pair of friends, Dutch and Budd started D&B Supply when they recognized an opportunity to service rural farmers in Idaho. The company started off by selling items for farmers, including batteries, tires, tractor parts, chemicals, and hardware.

Today, the company sells to both rural homeowners and farmers, as well as veterinary supplies. In addition to farming items, the company sells apparel and footwear, animal feed and tack for domestic pets and livestock, lawn and garden supplies, hardware, sporting goods, agricultural chemicals, fertilizers and other types of supplies.

D&B Supply has 10 locations in Idaho and Oregon. Headquarters remain in Caldwell, Idaho, where Dutch and Budd planned on staying for the night but opened a business instead.

History

Smith Optics Corporate Office

Smith Optics was founded by Dr. Bob Smith, a skiing enthusiast who was frustrated when his goggles would fog up on the slopes. He invented a double lens with a breathable vent foam sealed glasses that allowed for better viewing and less fogging up.

Today, Smith Optics offers not only skiing eyewear, but sunglasses for men and women, prescription sunglasses, motorcycle eyewear, performance and style eyewear, ballistic military eyewear, ophthalmic eyewear, and snow helmets. Products are sold online and through stores and ski shops. Bob Smith passed away in 2012.

As of 1996, Smith Optics is a subsidiary of Safilo. Company headquarters remain in Ketchum, Idaho.

Smith Optics

Smith Optics was founded by Dr. Bob Smith, a skiing enthusiast who was frustrated when his goggles would fog up on the slopes. He invented a double lens with a breathable vent foam sealed glasses that allowed for better viewing and less fogging up.

Today, Smith Optics offers not only skiing eyewear, but sunglasses for men and women, prescription sunglasses, motorcycle eyewear, performance and style eyewear, ballistic military eyewear, ophthalmic eyewear, and snow helmets. Products are sold online and through stores and ski shops. Bob Smith passed away in 2012.

As of 1996, Smith Optics is a subsidiary of Safilo. Company headquarters remain in Ketchum, Idaho.

History

XO Group Corporate Office

The XO Group is a multimedia publishing company which is dedicated to wedding planning, working from home, and starting a family. Revenue is generated via advertising, publishing, merchandising, and registry services.

The company operates several websites under different names, including The Knot, The Nest, The Bump, Gigimasters, and How He Asked. The company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: XOXO. In addition to the websites, the company publishes a wedding magazine 4 times a year called The Knot, which is sold in stores and newsstands

In 2010, the company reached its 20 millionth member milestone. Headquarters remain in New York City, New York. In late 2015, the company announced the acquisition of Gigimasters, an online site for event vendors, as well as establishing a partnership with Jetaport, an online discount hotel booking service.

XO Group

The XO Group is a multimedia publishing company which is dedicated to wedding planning, working from home, and starting a family. Revenue is generated via advertising, publishing, merchandising, and registry services.

The company operates several websites under different names, including The Knot, The Nest, The Bump, Gigimasters, and How He Asked. The company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: XOXO. In addition to the websites, the company publishes a wedding magazine 4 times a year called The Knot, which is sold in stores and newsstands

In 2010, the company reached its 20 millionth member milestone. Headquarters remain in New York City, New York. In late 2015, the company announced the acquisition of Gigimasters, an online site for event vendors, as well as establishing a partnership with Jetaport, an online discount hotel booking service.

History

Strand Bookstore Corporate Office

Strand Bookstore, founded in 1927, was founded by Benjamin Bass who had 48 books to sell. Today, Strand Bookstore is New York’s largest bookstore, covering 18 square miles.

The company sells new, used, and antique books of all kinds. There are two locations; the main store on Broadway in Manhattan, and a kiosk in Central Park that opens when weather permits. As of June of 2017, the oldest and most expensive book in the store is a signed copy of James Joyce “Ulysses”, priced at $38,000. Fred Bass estimates that the company has more than 2.5 million books at any given time.  In addition to books, the company sells its logo on T-shirts, stickers, and other merchandise. The store is still family owned and operated.

Strand Bookstore has been featured in numerous movies, including Remember Me, Julie & Julia, and Six Degrees of Separation.

Strand Book Store

Strand Bookstore, founded in 1927, was founded by Benjamin Bass who had 48 books to sell. Today, Strand Bookstore is New York’s largest bookstore, covering 18 square miles.

The company sells new, used, and antique books of all kinds. There are two locations; the main store on Broadway in Manhattan, and a kiosk in Central Park that opens when weather permits. As of June of 2017, the oldest and most expensive book in the store is a signed copy of James Joyce “Ulysses”, priced at $38,000. Fred Bass estimates that the company has more than 2.5 million books at any given time.  In addition to books, the company sells its logo on T-shirts, stickers, and other merchandise. The store is still family owned and operated.

Strand Bookstore has been featured in numerous movies, including Remember Me, Julie & Julia, and Six Degrees of Separation.

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