Department Stores

Boyds Philadelphia Corporate Office

Boyds Philadelphia was founded in 1938 by the Gushner brothers, whose father was a Russian immigrant whose corner business sold magazines, newspapers, and men’s dress shirts. His sons opened a small men’s wear store in Center City.

Today, Boyds no longer sells newspapers or cigars, but they do still offer men’s clothing. The company has expanded to include women’s clothing, hand tailored and customized clothing, as well as shoes and accessories, such as wallets, men’s and women’s fragrances, outerwear, and purses. In 2008, the company received the “Store of the Year” award from MR Magazine.

The company is still operated by the Gushner brothers, now the 4th generation to do so. The store and headquarters remain where they have been since 1990, on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The store is undergoing major remodeling and is a late comer to the world of eCommerce, where they opened their on line site in 2017.

Boyds Philadelphia

History

Tomah Cash Store Corporate Office

Tomah Cash Mercantile Company, more commonly known today as the Tomah Cash Store, was founded by Herman Rose in 1900. It was the first large store to be built in Tomah. The name came from the store’s original design to pay cash for farmer’s crops, rather than exchanging it for merchandise.

The company continues to operate, but no longer offers cash for crops. This modern day department store is constantly changing its merchandise to keep up with people’s needs and technology. The store stopped selling fabric in the early 1990’s because women were not sewing their own clothing, but they added more electronics. The company also stopped selling groceries in the early 2000’s, but now offer higher end lingerie and clothing.

Tomah Cash Store is operated by the great grandson’s of Herman Rose; Mark and John Rose, along with their wives and other family members. Company headquarters have not moved in 117 years; still located on Superior Avenue in Tomah, Wisconsin.

Tomah Cash Store

History

DD’s Discounts Corporate Office

DD’s Discounts was founded in 2004 in Dublin, California. The company operates as a subsidiary of Ross Dress For Less. Similar to their sister store, the company offers a wide range of brand names at deeply discounted prices.

The company currently has more than 266 stores in 15 states, with plans to open at least 7 DD’s Discount stores every quarter. Most stores are remodeled acquisitions. Ross Stores has been consistently focused on expanding its business in an attempt to maintain the growth trajectory. In fact, the company opened three more DD’s Discount stores in Texas on in September of 2016; one in Killeen, Harrisburg and Rosenberg.

DD’s Discount stores are generally found in small neighborhood shopping centers.

In August 2020, the parent company Ross posted lower earnings in the second quarter, mainly due to the coronavirus crisis. Stores are reopening slowly and the company has stated that third quarter earnings should be better.

Company headquarters are located in Dublin, California.

DD's Discounts

History

DD’s Discount stores are generally found in small neighborhood shopping centers.

Company headquarters are located in Dublin, California.

Boston Store Corporate Office

Boston Store was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1897. The company operates a chain of department stores, which now is owned by The Bon-Ton company.

In the 1920’s and 30’s, the company was operated by Philip Irving Stone and later by actress Jeanette MacDonald. The company currently has 14 locations, some of them acquisitions of competitors, such as Gimbel’s. The Boston Store is one of the most well known department store names and has a 3 star rating on Yelp.

The company is looking to change direction slightly, announcing early in 2017 that they would begin offering local artisan products, such as handmade soap, essential oil infused clothes drying balls, as well as hand made jewelry. Company headquarters are still located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Boston Store

Boston Store was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1897. The company operates a chain of department stores, which now is owned by The Bon-Ton company.

History

Tom Ford Corporate Office

Tom Ford is an American fashion designer, film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He launched his own brand of products in 2005 in New York, New York.

Tom Ford designs and manufactures a variety of items, including handbags, sunglasses, fragrances, shoes, and cosmetics for both men and women. The company is considered a luxury item manufacturer, with estimated annual revenue by 2020 of more than $1 billion. Products are sold in most upscale department stores, including Macy’s and Nordstroms.

The company announced in February of 2017 that former CEO of Gucci, Brian Blake, would become the company President and COO, answering only to Mr. Ford. Company headquarters are located on Madison Avenue, New York, New York.

Tom Ford

Tom Ford is an American fashion designer, film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He launched his own brand of products in 2005 in New York, New York.