Consumer Goods

Soho Gem Corporate Office

Soho Gem was founded in 1998 by sisters Maria Benavides and Irina Ferry, in New York ,New York. The company operates a fine jewelry and gemstone store.

The company specializes in engagement and wedding rings, especially for those who are interested in a custom made arrangement. The store is beautifully decorated, with a balcony where couples can discuss their plans or make their selection. Ms. Ferry learned the jewelry trade from her parents and gives every client special attention when it comes to custom designs. The company also offers men’s jewelry, non-heated gem stones, and brooches.

In addition to jewelry sales, the company offers jewelry repair. Headquarters are located in Manhattan in the Soho district.

Soho Gem

Soho Gem was founded in 1998 by sisters Maria Benavides and Irina Ferry, in New York ,New York. The company operates a fine jewelry and gemstone store.

In addition to jewelry sales, the company offers jewelry repair. Headquarters are located in Manhattan in the Soho district.

History

American Signature Furniture Corporate Office

American Signature Furniture Company was founded in 1948 in Columbus, Ohio, by Ephraim.L. Schottenstein. Schottenstein already had a successful clothing store, so he applied the same principles to his furniture store. Beginning by selling furniture out of the basement of his department store, Schottenstein realized that he would need a larger location. The original name of the company was Value City Furniture, the name was changed to American Signature in 2002.

In 1950, Ephraim’s son Jerome begins buying upholstery and bedding manufacturing sites.

In the early 1970’s, Jerome’s son Jay purchases a distribution center which has more than 20,000 square feet of space.

The company is a no longer a subsidiary of Schottenstein stores, although the Schottenstein stores carry the American Signature brand of furniture. Currently, there are 126 furniture locations, mainly in the Midwest, East Coast and Southeastern parts of the US. The company announced the launch of the American Signature Furniture brand in 2003. Value City Furniture stores also carry the American Signature brand.

In 2017, the company announced that it was going to focus on “made to mix” furniture pieces that work well with one another, rather than focus on matching sets of furniture.

American Signature Furniture is still owned by the Schottenstein family, with headquarters and 3 manufacturing plants based in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to their retail locations, the company has an active eCommerce store, where items can be purchased. The company employs more than 4,000 persons.

American Signature Furniture

History

In 1950, Ephraim’s son Jerome begins buying upholstery and bedding manufacturing sites.

In the early 1970’s, Jerome’s son Jay purchases a distribution center which has more than 20,000 square feet of space.

In 2017, the company announced that it was going to focus on “made to mix” furniture pieces that work well with one another, rather than focus on matching sets of furniture.

National Floors Direct Corporate Office

National Floors Direct was founded in Avon, Massachusetts, in 2005 by the Rosenberg family. The company operates a chain of discount flooring stores.

The company sells and installs a variety of flooring for both commercial and residential clients, including laminate flooring, carpet, hardwood, and vinyl. National Floors Direct is best known for offering a 15% discount off any competitors flooring price. Currently, the company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Empire Today, a competitor, sued National Floors Direct in 2011 for unfair sales and marketing practices, claiming that the company was hiring ex-employees of Empire and using their cost price sheets to undercut sales. The jury ruled in favor of National Floors Direct and found the charges all to be untrue, also ordering Empire Today to pay National Floors Direct $500,000 in damages and attorney’s fees.

In January 2020, National Floors Direct opened a new distribution center in Astoria, New York.

In March 2021, the company expanded its business area to include southern Florida.

National Floors Direct maintains a corporate office in Avon, Massachusetts.

National Floors Direct

National Floors Direct was founded in Avon, Massachusetts, in 2005 by the Rosenberg family. The company operates a chain of discount flooring stores.

History

In January 2020, National Floors Direct opened a new distribution center in Astoria, New York.

In March 2021, the company expanded its business area to include southern Florida.

National Floors Direct maintains a corporate office in Avon, Massachusetts.

Amgio Truck Corporate Office

Amigo Truck was founded in 1989 in Houston, Texas, by the McDaniel family. The company operates a truck sales, truck repair, as well as new and used parts operation.

The company buys and sells used trucks, new trucks, and truck parts. Parts can be purchased new or used, as well as rebuilt, such as rebuilt transmissions, suspensions, and rear ends. Amigo Truck also offers Roll-Off trucks for rent. In addition to parts, the company also offers engines from Detroit, Caterpillar, Cummins and Mack. Additionally, Amigo Truck provides a variety of services that include stretching or shortening wheelbases and double frames and changing suspensions.

Amigo Truck has headquarters in Houston, Texas, and is still owned and operated by the McDaniel family.

Amigo Truck

Amigo Truck was founded in 1989 in Houston, Texas, by the McDaniel family. The company operates a truck sales, truck repair, as well as new and used parts operation.

Amigo Truck has headquarters in Houston, Texas, and is still owned and operated by the McDaniel family.

History

Relax the Back Store Corporate Office

Relax the Back Store was founded in Austin, Texas, in 1984. Virginia Rogers, entrepreneur, purchased the company in 1987 and began franchising opportunities. The first franchise opened in 1989 in San Antonio, Texas, by former San Antonio Spurs basketball player Colby Dietrick.

Today, the company has more than 120 locations throughout the US and Canada, as well as their online store. The company is a chain of specialty stores that offer back support products, such as cushions, pillows, car seats, adjustable chairs, standing desks, and massage items.

In November of 2016, Relax the Back was acquired by Interactive Health, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Interactive Health also operates Human Touch, which sells innovative massage chairs and zero gravity reclining chairs.

Relax the Back Store