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Loehmann’s Corporate Office

Lohemann’s was founded in 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, by Frieda Lohemann and her son, Charles. Lohemann began by buying overstock from name brand companies in New York ,then reselling them at her store. Charles wanted to open a second location, but Frieda did not. She moved into the top floor of the business and Charles opened a second location in the Bronx. After his mother’s death, Charles closed her original store.

The company has been sold several times at, at its peak, had 100 stores in 17 states. However, the company has struggled over the years, filing for bankruptcy numerous times; first in 1999, then again in 2010, then for the last time in 2013.

Lohemann’s closed its last brick and mortar store February of 2014, however, the company is not out of business. Lohemann’s has found new life as an eCommerce site, continuing to sell clothing, handbags, jewelry, and shoes at discount prices.

Loehmann's

Lohemann’s was founded in 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, by Frieda Lohemann and her son, Charles. Lohemann began by buying overstock from name brand companies in New York ,then reselling them at her store. Charles wanted to open a second location, but Frieda did not. She moved into the top floor of the business and Charles opened a second location in the Bronx. After his mother’s death, Charles closed her original store.

The company has been sold several times at, at its peak, had 100 stores in 17 states. However, the company has struggled over the years, filing for bankruptcy numerous times; first in 1999, then again in 2010, then for the last time in 2013.

Lohemann’s closed its last brick and mortar store February of 2014, however, the company is not out of business. Lohemann’s has found new life as an eCommerce site, continuing to sell clothing, handbags, jewelry, and shoes at discount prices.

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BrandsMart USA Corporate Office

BrandsMart USA was founded by current CEO Robert Perlman in 1977 in Miami, Florida. The company is incorporated under the Interbond Corporation, and does business under the names of BrandsMart USA and BrandsMart. The original location is no longer used. The company moved to a larger warehouse, more than 186,000 square feet, a few years later.

Today, BrandsMart USA has 11 stores in Florida and Georgia. The company has approximately 3,000 full time employees and claims to be the largest volume retailer in the US. Each store stocks a large assortment of televisions, consumer electronics, furniture, appliances, computers, and cameras.

Each location has a unique octagonal design, along with a mezzanine, which allows almost every department in the store to be viewed from almost every location inside the store. BrandsMart USA claims to have more than 50,000 items in each location, and even more at their eCommerce site.

In March 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic, Brandsmart stated that their stores would remain open.  

In mid-September 2020, several Brandsmart parking lots were being used as drive-through COVID testing centers. 

The company maintains a corporate office in Hollywood, Florida.

BrandsMart USA

BrandsMart USA was founded by current CEO Robert Perlman in 1977 in Miami, Florida. The company is incorporated under the Interbond Corporation, and does business under the names of BrandsMart USA and BrandsMart. The original location is no longer used. The company moved to a larger warehouse, more than 186,000 square feet, a few years later.

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Today, BrandsMart USA has 11 stores in Florida and Georgia. The company has approximately 3,000 full time employees and claims to be the largest volume retailer in the US. Each store stocks a large assortment of televisions, consumer electronics, furniture, appliances, computers, and cameras.

Each location has a unique octagonal design, along with a mezzanine, which allows almost every department in the store to be viewed from almost every location inside the store. BrandsMart USA claims to have more than 50,000 items in each location, and even more at their eCommerce site.

In March 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic, Brandsmart stated that their stores would remain open.  

In mid-September 2020, several Brandsmart parking lots were being used as drive-through COVID testing centers. 

The company maintains a corporate office in Hollywood, Florida.

Herberger’s Corporate Office

Herberger’s was founded by Bob Herberger in Osakis, Minnesota, in 1927. The company became incorporated in 1947 as a means of opening up new locations. The company operates a chain of department stores, mostly in the Midwest.

After several sales and mergers, Herberger’s was sold to Bon-Ton stores in 2006 for $101 billion. The company continues to operate as a subsidiary of Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. The company currently has 41 locations. Herberger’s recently rolled out a new program “buy online, pick up here”, where customers could purchase items online and pick them up from the store of their choosing.

The company continues to expand, with new locations being planned, or current locations being expanded. Herberger’s has faced legal issues regarding their janitorial employees. A group of employees sued the company in mid-2015 for lack of payment and lack of overtime pay.

Herberger's

Herberger’s was founded by Bob Herberger in Osakis, Minnesota, in 1927. The company became incorporated in 1947 as a means of opening up new locations. The company operates a chain of department stores, mostly in the Midwest.

After several sales and mergers, Herberger’s was sold to Bon-Ton stores in 2006 for $101 billion. The company continues to operate as a subsidiary of Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. The company currently has 41 locations. Herberger’s recently rolled out a new program “buy online, pick up here”, where customers could purchase items online and pick them up from the store of their choosing.

The company continues to expand, with new locations being planned, or current locations being expanded. Herberger’s has faced legal issues regarding their janitorial employees. A group of employees sued the company in mid-2015 for lack of payment and lack of overtime pay.

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West Elm Corporate Office

West Elm was founded in 2002 by the Williams-Sonoma company. The company sells furniture, rugs, bedding, wall decor, and other household items. A catalog was released in 2003, followed by an actual retail location in Brooklyn, New York, later that year. The company acts as a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma.

While some items can be purchased in-store, larger items, such as sofas or mattress sets, are for visual purposes only and must be purchased online. The company has a large variety of items for sale on its eCommerce site. In addition to the US and Puerto Rico, the company has retail locations in Mexico, Canada, the Middle East, Australia, and England.

In September 2018, one local Canadian artist sued West Elm claiming that the company was stealing her artwork (which was sold in West Elm stores) for their sheet patterns. 

The company recently teamed up with Casper, a start-up mattress company, in 2016. Their latest retail location opened in Providence, Rhode Island, in August of 2016. West Elm offers products that are “Fair Trade Certified”, which means items were made under good working conditions, with sustainable practices, by persons who were paid a living wage.

In September 2020, West Elm and designer Eileen Fisher launched a sustainable home design using recycled jeans as material. 

West Elm Kids announced in January 2023 that it had partnered with Misha and Puff. 

West Elm maintains a corporate office in Brooklyn, New York.

West Elm

West Elm was founded in 2002 by the Williams-Sonoma company. The company sells furniture, rugs, bedding, wall decor, and other household items. A catalog was released in 2003, followed by an actual retail location in Brooklyn, New York, later that year. The company acts as a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma.

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While some items can be purchased in-store, larger items, such as sofas or mattress sets, are for visual purposes only and must be purchased online. The company has a large variety of items for sale on its eCommerce site. In addition to the US and Puerto Rico, the company has retail locations in Mexico, Canada, the Middle East, Australia, and England.

In September 2018, one local Canadian artist sued West Elm claiming that the company was stealing her artwork (which was sold in West Elm stores) for their sheet patterns. 

The company recently teamed up with Casper, a start-up mattress company, in 2016. Their latest retail location opened in Providence, Rhode Island, in August of 2016. West Elm offers products that are “Fair Trade Certified”, which means items were made under good working conditions, with sustainable practices, by persons who were paid a living wage.

In September 2020, West Elm and designer Eileen Fisher launched a sustainable home design using recycled jeans as material. 

West Elm Kids announced in January 2023 that it had partnered with Misha and Puff. 

West Elm maintains a corporate office in Brooklyn, New York.

Half.Com Corporate Office

Half.com was founded in 1999 by Josh Kopelman. The original idea behind the company was to sell used books and textbooks for “half price” or less. The company has no inventory or stores, but instead, has sellers offer their own personal items for sale. The original site sold books, textbooks, and music on CD’s.

The company was purchased by eBay in 2000 for $350 million. Today, it works as a subsidiary of eBay, however, the company does not use an auction type setting as its parent company does. Buyers can see the current new, used, and previously sold prices, however, so they know if the price is a good deal or not. Half.Com offers books, textbooks, music CD’s, movies, and video games.

eBay had considered integrating Half.Com into their platform, however, customers objected. Its main revenue source lies with the used textbook market. The company began accepting PayPal as a means of payment in 2013.

 

Half.Com

Half.com was founded in 1999 by Josh Kopelman. The original idea behind the company was to sell used books and textbooks for “half price” or less. The company has no inventory or stores, but instead, has sellers offer their own personal items for sale. The original site sold books, textbooks, and music on CD’s.

The company was purchased by eBay in 2000 for $350 million. Today, it works as a subsidiary of eBay, however, the company does not use an auction type setting as its parent company does. Buyers can see the current new, used, and previously sold prices, however, so they know if the price is a good deal or not. Half.Com offers books, textbooks, music CD’s, movies, and video games.

eBay had considered integrating Half.Com into their platform, however, customers objected. Its main revenue source lies with the used textbook market. The company began accepting PayPal as a means of payment in 2013.

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