Consumer Goods

Room & Board Corporate Office

Room & Board was founded in 1980 by current CEO and owner John Gabbert. The company was a subsidiary of Gabbert’s parents furniture store (Gabberts) and eventually became incorporated on its own.

Today, the company has more than 14 stores in 8 states, with 6 distribution centers around the country. There are approximately 715 employees. In 2016, the company listed annual revenue of $43.7 million. At least 90 percent of all products sold by the company are made in America, and 95 percent of the designs are Room & Board originals. The company partners with small, family owned furniture makers to produce its products.

Room & Board was listed in 2013 by Minnesota Business as One of the Top 100 Companies to Work For. The company’s products are also frequently listed in the New York Times. Company headquarters remain in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Room & Board

Room & Board was founded in 1980 by current CEO and owner John Gabbert. The company was a subsidiary of Gabbert’s parents furniture store (Gabberts) and eventually became incorporated on its own.

History

Safari RV Stores Corporate Office

Safari RV Stores was founded in Reno, Nevada, in 1964. The company operates a small chain of RV and Motorhome repair shops.

The company currently has two locations; one in Reno, Nevada, the other near Shasta Lake in Redding, California. The company offers repairs, service, and installation of items, such as stoves or showers, for RV’s, Motorhomes, trailers, pop up trailers and 5th wheels. The company is a family owned business which is today one of the largest providers of parts for clients around the country.

Safari RV Stores has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, a 4.1 star rating with Google, and a 4 star rating on SuperPages. Company headquarters remain in Reno, Nevada.

Safari RV Stores

Safari RV Stores was founded in Reno, Nevada, in 1964. The company operates a small chain of RV and Motorhome repair shops.

Safari RV Stores has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, a 4.1 star rating with Google, and a 4 star rating on SuperPages. Company headquarters remain in Reno, Nevada.

History

Journelle Corporate Office

Journelle was founded in 2007 by former CEO Claire Chambers. After being disappointed in the lingerie she found at even exclusive shops, she decided to create her own upscale lingerie business. The company designs and sells lingerie for women.

The company began with one store in Manhattan, New York, and has expanded to 4 locations; 3 in New York, 1 in Chicago. The company also boasts a large eCommerce store. In 2014, the company hired former Victoria Secret designer Raina-Eid. The company is known for its lacy, delicate, and beautiful lingerie. Brands include names such as CosaBella, Chantelle, and Hanky Panky. The company launched their own perfume line, Linden, in early 2013.

In 2012 the company began a partnership with Free The Girls Foundation, by giving away gently used bras donated by clients, along with a matching $1 for every donation. Company headquarters remain in Manhattan, New York.

Journelle

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Tops Friendly Market Corporate Office

Tops Friendly Market was founded in 1960 in Niagra Falls, New York, originally as Niagara Frontier Services. In 1962, franchise systems had been developed for supermarkets and the company began franchising under the name of Tops Friendly Markets.

Today, the company has 179 full-service supermarkets, with 5 of these being franchised and one location operating under the Orchard Fresh market name. The company employs approximately 16,000 persons full-time and in 2015, reported annual revenue of $2.47 billion. Expansion is generally done by acquisition, although new locations are constructed, such as the location in Walworth, New York, which opened in 2015.

Tops Friendly Market opened a new location under the name of Orchard Fresh in 2012 and states that it has plans to open more locations under this name.

In May 2022, a man opened fire at a Buffalo, New York, Tops Market, killing 10 people.

In August 2022, Instacart same-day delivery was being offered at 140 of Top’s 150 locations.

Company headquarters are located in Williamsville, New York.

Tops Friendly Market

History

Tops Friendly Market opened a new location under the name of Orchard Fresh in 2012 and states that it has plans to open more locations under this name.

In May 2022, a man opened fire at a Buffalo, New York, Tops Market, killing 10 people.

In August 2022, Instacart same-day delivery was being offered at 140 of Top’s 150 locations.

Company headquarters are located in Williamsville, New York.

Mr. Tire Corporate Office

Mr. Tire was founded in 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland by Joseph Tomarchio Sr. The company operates a chain of tire stores in the US.

The company was one of the first tire stores to offer all-inclusive pricing. Most tire dealers only advertise the price of the tire, then add on tax, balancing, mounting, etc. All inclusive pricing enticed customers who wanted to know the full cost up front. The company has 115 locations in 5 states. The Better Business Bureau gives Mr. Tire an A+ rating.

As of 2004, the company operates as a subsidiary of Monro Muffler and Brake, Inc.

Consumer Reports surveyed members regarding tire sales and overall satisfaction and published this report in August 2019. Mr. Tire ranked near the bottom of the list.

Headquarters for the company are now located in Rochester, New York.

Mr. Tire

Mr. Tire was founded in 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland by Joseph Tomarchio Sr. The company operates a chain of tire stores in the US.

History

As of 2004, the company operates as a subsidiary of Monro Muffler and Brake, Inc.

Consumer Reports surveyed members regarding tire sales and overall satisfaction and published this report in August 2019. Mr. Tire ranked near the bottom of the list.

Headquarters for the company are now located in Rochester, New York.