Ecommerce

Copart USA Corporate Office

Copart was founded in 1982 in Vallejo, California, by Willis Johnson. Johnson began buying salvaged and repossessed vehicles and reselling them. Beginning with just one location, by 1994 the company had more than 12 locations.

Today, Copart is the largest provider of online vehicle auctions and remarketing services in the US. The company has international sales offices as well, including Germany, Ireland, Spain, Great Britain, and India. Copart has a large range of services to sell every type of vehicle, including personally owned vehicles, through its patented Virtual Auction platform. The company sells repossessed vehicles, salvaged vehicles, parts-only vehicles, donated charity cars and trucks, and much more.

Copart went public on the NASDAQ in 1994 and is still publicly traded under the ticker symbol: CPRT. Annual revenue in 2021 was $2.69 billion. The company reported selling more than 1 million vehicles.

Barron’s listed Copart as one of its top stock picks for 2023.

Headquarters were moved to Dallas, Texas, in 2012.

Copart USA

History

Barron’s listed Copart as one of its top stock picks for 2023.

Headquarters were moved to Dallas, Texas, in 2012.

Frederick’s of Hollywood Corporate Office

Frederick’s of Hollywood was founded in Hollywood, California, by Frederick Mellinger in 1947. Mellinger was the inventor of the push up bra and sold racy lingerie at his stores in large cities and shopping malls across the country. The iconic store in Hollywood even had a “Lingerie Museum” where the underwear of movie stars was put on display.

The company was the leading seller of lingerie until Victoria’s Secret became prominent. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2001, but regrouped with Movie Star sleepwear and moved headquarters to New York. The company again had to file for bankruptcy in 2015 and close all the remaining stores. The name and brand was purchased by Authentic Brands Group, who also has headquarters in New York.

Today, the company operates as an eCommerce, online store only at this time. Authentic Brands has stated that they are considering selling their products in other retail outlets, but no release date has been set at this time.

In November 2020, the company began selling men’s pajamas and underwear again after a long hiatus.

The New York Times stated that Frederick’s of Hollywood has changed its theme from trashy to sexy in order to appeal to younger women.

Frederick’s of Hollywood maintains a corporate office in New York, New York.

Frederick's of Hollywood

History

In November 2020, the company began selling men’s pajamas and underwear again after a long hiatus.

The New York Times stated that Frederick’s of Hollywood has changed its theme from trashy to sexy in order to appeal to younger women.

Frederick’s of Hollywood maintains a corporate office in New York, New York.

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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LoanDepot Corporate Office

LoanDepot was founded in 2010 in Foothill Ranch, California, by current CEO Anthony Hsieh, former CEO of Lending Tree. The company offers financial assistance to consumers.

LoanDepot offers a range of consumer credit products, such as home loan products; home equity loans; and unsecured personal loans, as well as home and personal loan services. Via a Metasearch engine, the company matches consumers with banks or other loan companies. Mr. Hsieh has stated that the company is doing $2 billion in consumer loans each month.

In July 2020, Money.Com listed loanDepot as being the best financial company for refinancing a mortgage.

In April 2023, according to 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data collected by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), LoanDepot ranks as the third largest mortgage lender in the US.

The company is licensed in all 50 states, with California being its largest customer and New York right behind them. Headquarters are located in Foothill Ranch, California.

LoanDepot

LoanDepot was founded in 2010 in Foothill Ranch, California, by current CEO Anthony Hsieh, former CEO of Lending Tree. The company offers financial assistance to consumers.

History

In July 2020, Money.Com listed loanDepot as being the best financial company for refinancing a mortgage.

In April 2023, according to 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data collected by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), LoanDepot ranks as the third largest mortgage lender in the US.

The company is licensed in all 50 states, with California being its largest customer and New York right behind them. Headquarters are located in Foothill Ranch, California.

Sahalie Corporate Office

Sahalie was founded in 1972 in Hillsboro, Oregon, by William Nicolai. Originally called Early Winters, the company began by selling silk thermal underclothing and waterproof tents made with Gore-Tex linings.

The company has been sold several times over the years, most recently to Bluestem Brands, the former Fingerhut company. Sahalie continues to sell Early Winter brands, as well as Sahalie clothing, shoes, dresses, and coats. The company sells via their eCommerce site and prints a yearly catalog. The name Sahalie comes from the Chinook word for a “high and lofty place”.

The company is best known for their non-nonsense styles and for soft jackets and pullovers called “butter soft”. Headquarters for the parent company, Bluestem Brands, is located in Eden Prarie, Minnesota.

Sahalie