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Carter’s Corporate Office

Carter’s was founded in 1865 by William Carter in Needham, Massachusetts.  The company was originally called the William Carter Company.  Their first product was hand knitted mittens.

In the 1870s, adult underwear and union suits were added to the product line.

In the 1950s, the company shifted from adult clothing to children’s clothing.

In 2001, the company created the Just One You brand.  This brand focuses on clothing, bedding and decor for infants.

In 2003, the company launched the Child of Mine brand specifically for Walmart.

In 2005, the company acquired OshKosh B’gosh.

In 2010, the company launched the Precious Firsts line for newborns and infants.  This line is exclusive to Target.

Today, the company operates over 750 Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh retail locations.  They sell infant and chilren’s clothing under 6 brands.

In January 2020, Carter’s received a great deal of criticism after a passerby noticed a trash bin filled with new clothing and shoes that had been slashed or cut. The company revealed that these were seasonal items that were unsold. The Facebook post showing the items has gone viral, with complaints to the company being that this only adds to the landfills and that this clothing could have been donated.

Headquarters for Carter’s are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Carter’s was founded in 1865 by William Carter in Needham, Massachusetts.  The company was originally called the William Carter Company.  Their first product was hand knitted mittens.

In the 1870s, adult underwear and union suits were added to the product line.

History

In the 1950s, the company shifted from adult clothing to children’s clothing.

In 2001, the company created the Just One You brand.  This brand focuses on clothing, bedding and decor for infants.

In 2003, the company launched the Child of Mine brand specifically for Walmart.

In 2005, the company acquired OshKosh B’gosh.

In 2010, the company launched the Precious Firsts line for newborns and infants.  This line is exclusive to Target.

Today, the company operates over 750 Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh retail locations.  They sell infant and chilren’s clothing under 6 brands.

In January 2020, Carter’s received a great deal of criticism after a passerby noticed a trash bin filled with new clothing and shoes that had been slashed or cut. The company revealed that these were seasonal items that were unsold. The Facebook post showing the items has gone viral, with complaints to the company being that this only adds to the landfills and that this clothing could have been donated.

Headquarters for Carter’s are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Aaron’s Corporate Office

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Aaron’s was founded as Aaron Rents in 1955 by current Chairman Emeritus Robert Charles Loudermilk. While attending Georgia Tech, Loudermilk served a tour in the Navy, and earned his business degree from the University of North Carolina, before accepting a job with the Pet Milk Company, then, later, the pharmaceutical and chemical giant Pfizer. It was while working for Pfizer during the early 1950s, that Loudermilk came across a small North Carolina store that rented furniture and other merchandise. Eager to strike out on his own, Loudermilk drew on the concept and started a rental business in 1955, borrowing $500 from Trust Company Bank, while a partner invested another $500.

His first order was for 300 chairs to use as rentals for an auction. He went to an Army Supply store and purchased the chairs. His first sale was for ten cents per chair per day. Loudermilk’s partner decided that this was too much work, so he sold his share back to Laudermilk.

In 1964, the company began renting furniture and by the end of that decade, was making $2 million annually.

In 1982, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: AAN

In 1987, the company enters the rent to own business after acquiring Ball Stalker. Most of the company’s growth in the 1980’s came via acquisitions. Aarons 2

In 1990, Aaron’s begins to offer franchise opportunities.

In 2008, the company sold their corporate furnishings division to Berkshire Hathaway.

In 2009, the company changed their name to just Aaron’s, Inc. In 2015, the company opened its own eCommerce site.  Aarons Logo

In 2014, customers claimed that Aaron’s has installed spyware on their computer rentals, sending the company hundreds of thousands of email addresses, social security numbers, passwords, even photographs from private accounts. Aaron’s denied that this was corporate-related and blamed franchises instead.

Also in 2014, Aaron’s settled with the state of California for $28 million for illegal business practices.

In 2016, Forbes claimed that the company was an undervalued stock and recommended it as a “buy” option.

Today, Aaron’s has over 2000 stores in the lower 48 states and Canada.  Over 1200 of those stores are corporately owned.

In 2016, the company had an annual revenue of $3.21 billion and employed more than 11,500 persons.

In June 2022, Aaron’s tapped the infamous Mr. T to promote brand awareness

In June 2023, CEO Douglas Lindsay was named most admired CEO in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Aaron’s was founded as Aaron Rents in 1955 by current Chairman Emeritus Robert Charles Loudermilk. While attending Georgia Tech, Loudermilk served a tour in the Navy, and earned his business degree from the University of North Carolina, before accepting a job with the Pet Milk Company, then, later, the pharmaceutical and chemical giant Pfizer. It was while working for Pfizer during the early 1950s, that Loudermilk came across a small North Carolina store that rented furniture and other merchandise. Eager to strike out on his own, Loudermilk drew on the concept and started a rental business in 1955, borrowing $500 from Trust Company Bank, while a partner invested another $500.

His first order was for 300 chairs to use as rentals for an auction. He went to an Army Supply store and purchased the chairs. His first sale was for ten cents per chair per day. Loudermilk’s partner decided that this was too much work, so he sold his share back to Laudermilk.

History

In 1964, the company began renting furniture and by the end of that decade, was making $2 million annually.

In 1982, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: AAN

In 1987, the company enters the rent to own business after acquiring Ball Stalker. Most of the company’s growth in the 1980’s came via acquisitions. Aarons 2

In 1990, Aaron’s begins to offer franchise opportunities.

In 2008, the company sold their corporate furnishings division to Berkshire Hathaway.

In 2009, the company changed their name to just Aaron’s, Inc. In 2015, the company opened its own eCommerce site.  Aarons Logo

In 2014, customers claimed that Aaron’s has installed spyware on their computer rentals, sending the company hundreds of thousands of email addresses, social security numbers, passwords, even photographs from private accounts. Aaron’s denied that this was corporate-related and blamed franchises instead.

Also in 2014, Aaron’s settled with the state of California for $28 million for illegal business practices.

In 2016, Forbes claimed that the company was an undervalued stock and recommended it as a “buy” option.

Today, Aaron’s has over 2000 stores in the lower 48 states and Canada.  Over 1200 of those stores are corporately owned.

In 2016, the company had an annual revenue of $3.21 billion and employed more than 11,500 persons.

In June 2022, Aaron’s tapped the infamous Mr. T to promote brand awareness

In June 2023, CEO Douglas Lindsay was named most admired CEO in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Conn’s Home Plus Corporate Office

Conn’s began in 1934 when Carol Washington Conn, Sr. purchased a plumbing company and named it Conns Plumbing and Heating.

In 1937, the company began selling gas ranges and refrigerators.

In 1940, a physical store was opened on Pearl Street in Beaumont, Texas.

In 1959, a second store was opened on 11th Street.

In 1964, Conn Credit Corporation was founded to help consumers finance their purchases from Conns.

In 1966, C.W. Conn Jr. took over as company president and CEO.  The company operated 4 stores at this time.

The company expanded under his leadership and eventually went public on the NASDAQ in 2003 under the ticker symbol CONN. In 2019, the company had $1.544 billion in revenue.

Today, the company has 161 retail locations that sell electronics, furniture, and appliances.

In August 2020, Conn’s stated that there was a computer glitch which caused robocalls to credit customers warning them of overdue payments. Some customers stated that new charges appeared on their accounts as well. 

While profits have been lower for Conn’s due to the coronavirus, the stock has soared in November 2020.

Conn’s maintain’s a corporate office in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Conn’s began in 1934 when Carol Washington Conn, Sr. purchased a plumbing company and named it Conns Plumbing and Heating.

In 1937, the company began selling gas ranges and refrigerators.

History

In 1940, a physical store was opened on Pearl Street in Beaumont, Texas.

In 1959, a second store was opened on 11th Street.

In 1964, Conn Credit Corporation was founded to help consumers finance their purchases from Conns.

In 1966, C.W. Conn Jr. took over as company president and CEO.  The company operated 4 stores at this time.

The company expanded under his leadership and eventually went public on the NASDAQ in 2003 under the ticker symbol CONN. In 2019, the company had $1.544 billion in revenue.

Today, the company has 161 retail locations that sell electronics, furniture, and appliances.

In August 2020, Conn’s stated that there was a computer glitch which caused robocalls to credit customers warning them of overdue payments. Some customers stated that new charges appeared on their accounts as well. 

While profits have been lower for Conn’s due to the coronavirus, the stock has soared in November 2020.

Conn’s maintain’s a corporate office in The Woodlands, Texas.