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National Wholesale Liquidators Corporate Office

National Wholesale Liquidators was founded in 1984 by Eva Rosen. The company operates a chain of discount stores that sell closeout, discontinued, or slightly irregular items such as food, appliances, furniture, electronics, bedding, and seasonal items such as barbeques or Christmas trees.  The company states it often has more than 120,000 items for sale every week.

At its peak, the company had 50 locations before it filed for bankruptcy in 2008. Approximately 35 of the 45 stores were closed when Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings turned into Chapter 7 liquidation.

Current CEO Scott Rosen acquired some of the assets and formed NSC Holdings, Inc. The company has since reopened 11 locations in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

National Wholesale Liquidators

National Wholesale Liquidators was founded in 1984 by Eva Rosen. The company operates a chain of discount stores that sell closeout, discontinued, or slightly irregular items such as food, appliances, furniture, electronics, bedding, and seasonal items such as barbeques or Christmas trees.  The company states it often has more than 120,000 items for sale every week.

History

At its peak, the company had 50 locations before it filed for bankruptcy in 2008. Approximately 35 of the 45 stores were closed when Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings turned into Chapter 7 liquidation.

Current CEO Scott Rosen acquired some of the assets and formed NSC Holdings, Inc. The company has since reopened 11 locations in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Gordmans Corporate Office

Gordmans was founded when Dan Gordman married into the Richman family, who operated a small clothing store in Omaha, Nebraska. Gordman became a full partner in the company when he married Esther Richman. The company expanded and in 1948, was renamed Richman Gordman.

In 1975, the company opened a small store named the 1/2 Price Store, which offered merchandise from the Richman Gordman locations at 50 to 75 percent off. In 1990, the 1/2 Price Store had more than 16 locations, as well as 16 Richman Gordman stores.

In 1992, the company filed for bankruptcy and reorganized so that all 1/2 Price Stores were renamed to Gordmans. Sun Capital Partners purchased the company in 2008 and took it public in 2010. Gordmans is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: GMAN.

Gordmans has 99 locations in 22 states, mostly in the Mid West.

 In 2019, Stage Stores began converting other retail chains it owned into Gordmans stores, with the goal of having 700 Gordmans stores in 42 states by the end of 2020.

 In May 2020, Stage Stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began liquidating its stores. Although a buyer for Stage could have prevented liquidation, Stage later announced that they would proceed with going out of business sales at all locations.

All Gordman’s were officially closed August 29, 2020.

Gordmans

Gordmans was founded when Dan Gordman married into the Richman family, who operated a small clothing store in Omaha, Nebraska. Gordman became a full partner in the company when he married Esther Richman. The company expanded and in 1948, was renamed Richman Gordman.

History

In 1975, the company opened a small store named the 1/2 Price Store, which offered merchandise from the Richman Gordman locations at 50 to 75 percent off. In 1990, the 1/2 Price Store had more than 16 locations, as well as 16 Richman Gordman stores.

In 1992, the company filed for bankruptcy and reorganized so that all 1/2 Price Stores were renamed to Gordmans. Sun Capital Partners purchased the company in 2008 and took it public in 2010. Gordmans is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: GMAN.

Gordmans has 99 locations in 22 states, mostly in the Mid West.

 In 2019, Stage Stores began converting other retail chains it owned into Gordmans stores, with the goal of having 700 Gordmans stores in 42 states by the end of 2020.

 In May 2020, Stage Stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began liquidating its stores. Although a buyer for Stage could have prevented liquidation, Stage later announced that they would proceed with going out of business sales at all locations.

All Gordman’s were officially closed August 29, 2020.

Brookstone Corporate Office

Brookstone was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and his wife Mary, after the pair took some basic accounting classes via mail. They made a catalog of items for hobbyists and mailed them to people in their state. Mr. de Beaumont was well known for creating his own handy “tools” or shortcut items, which he soon featured for sale in his catalog. The company is named after their farm.

Today, Brookstone is a chain of 300 retail stores across the US, usually found in airports and shopping malls. The first brick and mortar location was opened in 1973. The company is known for toys and unique items such as massage chairs, pillows with embedded speakers, and iPhone accessories. Brookstone is unique in that customers can try out any item in the store before purchasing.

Brookstone filed for bankruptcy in early 2014 and was acquired by Sailing Capital and Sun Power Corporation in June of 20144. Stores and online services remained open and the company is back in the black.

Brookstone

Brookstone was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and his wife Mary, after the pair took some basic accounting classes via mail. They made a catalog of items for hobbyists and mailed them to people in their state. Mr. de Beaumont was well known for creating his own handy “tools” or shortcut items, which he soon featured for sale in his catalog. The company is named after their farm.

Today, Brookstone is a chain of 300 retail stores across the US, usually found in airports and shopping malls. The first brick and mortar location was opened in 1973. The company is known for toys and unique items such as massage chairs, pillows with embedded speakers, and iPhone accessories. Brookstone is unique in that customers can try out any item in the store before purchasing.

Brookstone filed for bankruptcy in early 2014 and was acquired by Sailing Capital and Sun Power Corporation in June of 20144. Stores and online services remained open and the company is back in the black.

History

Ocean State Job Lot Corporate Office

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Ocean State Job Lot was founded in 1977 by current CEO Marc Perlman and his brother Alan in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The company is a chain of discount department stores offering everything from food to beach chair, patio plants to swimsuits.

ocean state job lot building front with plantsThe company has 133 locations in the New England states, including New York and New Jersey. Ocean State Job Lot typically offers name brand and big brand merchandise that is discounted due to overstock, out of season, or discontinued styles. The company also offers new, but not overstock or clearance items, that it maintains stock levels of on a regular basis.

ocean state job lot building frontOcean State Job Lot typically rents previous discount store locations that have gone out of business and reuses as many items as possible to cut costs, such as display cases, checkout tables, and existing light fixtures to save money on remodeling costs. In January 2019, the company announced it was expanding into Pennslyvania by renting former Toys R Us locations. 

ocean state job lot store signThe company made Forbes Best Midsize Employer list in both 2017 and 2018.  Ocean State Job Lot regularly donates to a variety of causes or offers substantial discounts to groups, such as first responders and college students. 

In March 2023, the company opened its 151st location in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Headquarters remain in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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Ocean State Job Lots

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Ocean State Job Lot was founded in 1977 by current CEO Marc Perlman and his brother Alan in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The company is a chain of discount department stores offering everything from food to beach chair, patio plants to swimsuits.

ocean state job lot building front with plantsThe company has 133 locations in the New England states, including New York and New Jersey. Ocean State Job Lot typically offers name brand and big brand merchandise that is discounted due to overstock, out of season, or discontinued styles. The company also offers new, but not overstock or clearance items, that it maintains stock levels of on a regular basis.

History

ocean state job lot building frontOcean State Job Lot typically rents previous discount store locations that have gone out of business and reuses as many items as possible to cut costs, such as display cases, checkout tables, and existing light fixtures to save money on remodeling costs. In January 2019, the company announced it was expanding into Pennslyvania by renting former Toys R Us locations. 

ocean state job lot store signThe company made Forbes Best Midsize Employer list in both 2017 and 2018.  Ocean State Job Lot regularly donates to a variety of causes or offers substantial discounts to groups, such as first responders and college students. 

In March 2023, the company opened its 151st location in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Headquarters remain in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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Savers Inc. Corporate Office

Savers Inc. was founded in San Francisco in 1954 by William Ellison. Savers Inc. is a for-profit chain of second-hand stores or thrift stores that purchase, resell, and recycle items that would otherwise be thrown out. The company purchases items from nonprofit stores and resells or recycles items that cannot be sold. Some locations try to upcycle unsold items by remodeling them for a different purpose, then selling the item.

The company now has 330 locations and approximately 22,000 full-time employees. In the US, stores are listed as Savers, Value Village, or Savers Inc. In Canada, they are listed as Value Village or Village des Valeurs in Quebec. In Australia, stores are listed as Savers.

In 2015, the Minnesota Attorney General filed suit against Savers Inc. stating that they were misleading the public and that only a very small percentage of the money was actually going to charitable organizations. The matter has yet to be resolved.

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Savers Inc. Store

Savers Inc. was founded in San Francisco in 1954 by William Ellison. Savers Inc. is a for-profit chain of second-hand stores or thrift stores that purchase, resell, and recycle items that would otherwise be thrown out. The company purchases items from nonprofit stores and resells or recycles items that cannot be sold. Some locations try to upcycle unsold items by remodeling them for a different purpose, then selling the item.

History

The company now has 330 locations and approximately 22,000 full-time employees. In the US, stores are listed as Savers, Value Village, or Savers Inc. In Canada, they are listed as Value Village or Village des Valeurs in Quebec. In Australia, stores are listed as Savers.

In 2015, the Minnesota Attorney General filed suit against Savers Inc. stating that they were misleading the public and that only a very small percentage of the money was actually going to charitable organizations. The matter has yet to be resolved.

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