Footwear

Rusted Moon Outfitters Corporate Office

Rusted Moon Outfitters was founded in 2002 by current CEO and owner Henry Miller in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company operates a sporting goods store, offering equipment, clothing, backpacks, footwear, and other accessories for the outdoor enthusiast.

The company differs from other sporting goods stores in that they offer rentals for most large items, including kayaks and bicycles. This allows customers to try out a particular brand or model before making an expensive purchase. In addition to rentals, the company offers lessons for basic kayaking, hiking, and other sports.

Rusted Moon Outfitters is a part of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, which is a information and buying co-op for small, independent outdoor and sporting goods stores.

Rusted Moon Outfitters

Rusted Moon Outfitters is a part of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, which is a information and buying co-op for small, independent outdoor and sporting goods stores.

History

Work N Gear Corporate Office

Founded in 1992. Work N Gear operates a chain of work and nursing professional clothing and accessory stores. Founded by Casual Male Corporation, the company was purchased by current owner and CEO Anthony DiPaolo in 2002.

The company offers work clothing, footwear, and accessories for the working professional, including scrubs, lab coats, hoodies, outerwear, aprons, flashlights, watches, scissors, and thermometers. The company has 40 locations in 11 states, as well as an eCommerce site.

Work N Gear offers a “Boot Trade Program”, where customers receive credit on a new pair of winter boots when they bring in a pair of still usable boots. Old boots are given out the homeless shelters and other programs to provide winter boots for those in need.

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History

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.

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History

Peebles Corporate Office

Peebles was founded in 1891 by W.S. Peebles in Lawrenceville, Virginia. The company operates a chain of department stores, featuring brand name clothing and footwear.

The company acquired numerous stores over the years, including Harvey Stores in 1988 and Watson’s in 1998. Peebles was purchased by Stage Stores in 2003 for $167 million in cash and $46.9 million in debts.

Today, the company has 269 locations in 28 states. Most locations are found in small to medium sized towns in the east and upper Midwest part of the US.

Peebles

Peebles was founded in 1891 by W.S. Peebles in Lawrenceville, Virginia. The company operates a chain of department stores, featuring brand name clothing and footwear.

Today, the company has 269 locations in 28 states. Most locations are found in small to medium sized towns in the east and upper Midwest part of the US.

History

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.

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