Footwear

New Balance Corporate Office

New Balance was founded in 1905 by William J. Riley as the New Balance Arch Company in Boston, Massachusetts. The company originally produced arch supports and other shoe fitments.

In 1960, the company introduced the Trackster. It was the first running shoe with a rippled sole. The product had mediocre suceess.

In 1972, current Chairman Jim Davis buys the company.

In 1975, Tom Fleming wins the Boston Marathon while wearing a New Balance 320 shoe. Runner’s World names the 320 the best running shoe on the market.

The company grew quickly for the rest of the 70s and early 80s. A slump came in the late 80s and early 90s but the company was thriving again by the mid 1990s thanks in part to public figures like Bill Clinton and Steve Jobs wearing New Balance 992’s.

Today, New Balance produces athletic footwear. Unlike many of their competitors, the majority of their shoes are produced in the USA.

New Balance

New Balance was founded in 1905 by William J. Riley as the New Balance Arch Company in Boston, Massachusetts. The company originally produced arch supports and other shoe fitments.

In 1960, the company introduced the Trackster. It was the first running shoe with a rippled sole. The product had mediocre suceess.

In 1972, current Chairman Jim Davis buys the company.

History

In 1975, Tom Fleming wins the Boston Marathon while wearing a New Balance 320 shoe. Runner’s World names the 320 the best running shoe on the market.

Today, New Balance produces athletic footwear. Unlike many of their competitors, the majority of their shoes are produced in the USA.

Famous Footwear Corporate Office

Famous Footwear is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calares, who changed its name from the Brown Shoe Company in 2015.

Famous Footwear was founded in 1960 as Neil’s Factory Shoe Outlet by Neil Moldenhauer. The first store was located in Madison, Wisconsin.

In 1963, the company hired Brian Cook to work in the stockroom. He would later become CEO.

In 1964, a second location was opened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This location was called Famous Footwear.

By 1974, there were 15 stores all operating as Famous Footwear. A majority stake in the chain was purchased by Cook, Dave Orfan and a group of investors.

By 1980, there were 36 stores.

In 1990, a distribution center was built in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

By 1993, there were 722 stores in 44 states.

In 2008, the company headquarters was shut down in Madison and all operations were moved to Brown Shoe Company headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

In 2018, the company reported record sales for the second quarter of 2018.

The parent company of Famous Footwear, Caleres, reported a rise in stock prices in early September 2020, most likely due to the reopening of stores after the coronavirus crisis and back-to-school shoe sales.

In October 2022, the parent company of Famous Footwear, Caleres, rolled out Dayforce Wallet, an on-demand pay solution.

Today, the chain operates over 900 stores and maintains a corporate office in St. Louis, Missouri.

Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calares, who changed its name from the Brown Shoe Company in 2015.

Famous Footwear was founded in 1960 as Neil’s Factory Shoe Outlet by Neil Moldenhauer. The first store was located in Madison, Wisconsin.

History

In 1963, the company hired Brian Cook to work in the stockroom. He would later become CEO.

In 1964, a second location was opened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This location was called Famous Footwear.

By 1974, there were 15 stores all operating as Famous Footwear. A majority stake in the chain was purchased by Cook, Dave Orfan and a group of investors.

By 1980, there were 36 stores.

In 1990, a distribution center was built in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

By 1993, there were 722 stores in 44 states.

In 2008, the company headquarters was shut down in Madison and all operations were moved to Brown Shoe Company headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

In 2018, the company reported record sales for the second quarter of 2018.

In October 2022, the parent company of Famous Footwear, Caleres, rolled out Dayforce Wallet, an on-demand pay solution.

Today, the chain operates over 900 stores and maintains a corporate office in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sport Chalet Corporate Office

Sport Chalet was founded in 1959 by husband and wife Norbert and Irene Olberz. They purchased a ski and tennis store in La Canada, California, where the company headquarters remains today.

The store was popular because it carried merchandise other stores did not have, like surfboards, scuba and mountain climbing equipment.

In 1981, a second location was opened in Huntington Beach.

By 1987, there were 6 stores. The chain continued to grow in the late 80s and early 90s.

In 1992, the company went public.

In 2011, founder Norbert Olberz died.

Today, there are 54 Sport Chalet stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Besides selling sporting goods, many locations have dive pools and offer scuba certification classes.

Sport Chalet

Sport Chalet was founded in 1959 by husband and wife Norbert and Irene Olberz. They purchased a ski and tennis store in La Canada, California, where the company headquarters remains today.

The store was popular because it carried merchandise other stores did not have, like surfboards, scuba and mountain climbing equipment.

In 1981, a second location was opened in Huntington Beach.

History

By 1987, there were 6 stores. The chain continued to grow in the late 80s and early 90s.

In 1992, the company went public.

In 2011, founder Norbert Olberz died.

Today, there are 54 Sport Chalet stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Besides selling sporting goods, many locations have dive pools and offer scuba certification classes.

Skechers Corporate Office

Skechers was founded in 1992 by father and son Robert and Michael Greenberg. Robert was the former founder of LA Gear. Skecher was originally planned to import and distribute Doc Martens but soon decided to manufacture and sell their own line.

By 1993, after a lawsuit, the company stopped distributing Doc Martens. The same year, the company introduced the “Chrome Dome”, its first successful shoe.

In 1997, the company began selling footwear in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

By 1998, the company had 30 of its own stores and over 2200 retail accounts. The company also enters the athletic footwear category.

In 1999, the company goes public.

In 2012, the company paid $40 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from claims that its Shape Ups helped people lose weight.

Today, Skechers markets more than 3,000 styles of shoes for men, women and children.

Skechers has donated more than 16 million pairs of shoes through its philanthropic program.

In September 2020, Skechers opened 5 new stores in Singapore, creating 40 new jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.

The company maintains a corporate office in Manhattan Beach, California.

Skechers

History

By 1993, after a lawsuit, the company stopped distributing Doc Martens. The same year, the company introduced the “Chrome Dome”, its first successful shoe.

In 1997, the company began selling footwear in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

By 1998, the company had 30 of its own stores and over 2200 retail accounts. The company also enters the athletic footwear category.

In 1999, the company goes public.

In 2012, the company paid $40 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from claims that its Shape Ups helped people lose weight.

Today, Skechers markets more than 3,000 styles of shoes for men, women and children.

Skechers has donated more than 16 million pairs of shoes through its philanthropic program.

In September 2020, Skechers opened 5 new stores in Singapore, creating 40 new jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.

The company maintains a corporate office in Manhattan Beach, California.

Mens Wearhouse Corporate Office

Men’s Wearhouse was founded in 1973 by George Zimmer. The first store was located in Houston, Texas where they company headquarters remains today.

By 1981, Zimmer had grown the chain to 12 locations. By 1985, there were 25 stores.

In 1992, the company went public. Growth of the chain exploded during the early 90s.

In 1999, the company expands into Canada with the acquisition of Moores Retail Group.

In 2000, the first K&G Women’s Superstore opens.

In 2006, After Hour Formalwear is acquired.

The company was best known for its television commercial’s featuring Zimmer stating, “You’re going to like the way you look. I GUARANTEE it.”

In 2013, founder George Zimmer is fired from his Executive Chairman position for undisclosed reasons.

In 2014, the company acquired competitor Jos. A. Banks for $1.8 billion.

Today, the chain operates over 1,l541 stores under 4 brands: Mens Wearhouse, Mens Wearhouse and Tux, K&G, and Moores Clothing. The company states that it plans to close approximately 10 locations in 2018, but declined to state which locations at this time.

Annual revenue for the company in 2016 was $3.378 billion.

Zimmerman started a new endeavor in 2022, renting tuxedo’s and the market is booming.

The company changed its name to Tailored Brands in February 2016, as well as its ticker symbol on the NYSE, which now is: TLRD. The company headquarters remain in Houston, Texas.

Men's Wearhouse

Men’s Wearhouse was founded in 1973 by George Zimmer. The first store was located in Houston, Texas where they company headquarters remains today.

By 1981, Zimmer had grown the chain to 12 locations. By 1985, there were 25 stores.

History

In 1992, the company went public. Growth of the chain exploded during the early 90s.

In 1999, the company expands into Canada with the acquisition of Moores Retail Group.

In 2000, the first K&G Women’s Superstore opens.

In 2006, After Hour Formalwear is acquired.

The company was best known for its television commercial’s featuring Zimmer stating, “You’re going to like the way you look. I GUARANTEE it.”

In 2013, founder George Zimmer is fired from his Executive Chairman position for undisclosed reasons.

In 2014, the company acquired competitor Jos. A. Banks for $1.8 billion.

Annual revenue for the company in 2016 was $3.378 billion.

Zimmerman started a new endeavor in 2022, renting tuxedo’s and the market is booming.

The company changed its name to Tailored Brands in February 2016, as well as its ticker symbol on the NYSE, which now is: TLRD. The company headquarters remain in Houston, Texas.