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Gump’s Corporate Office

Gump’s of San Francisco traces its roots back to 1861, when the Gump brothers, Solomon and Gustav, opened a mirror and frame shop. The company later added gilded frames and artwork, designed for those who hit it big during the California Gold Rush. The original store was destroyed by the earthquake in 1906, but the sale of a single painting allowed the company to rebuild and restock.

Today, Gump’s belongs to an investment group, Gump’s Holdings, to whom it was sold in 2005. The company continues to sell upscale furniture, home decor, jewelry, gifts, and cultured freshwater pearls. The only thing not for sale in the store is a giant gilded wooden Buddah, from the Quing Dynasty, carved sometime in the early 19th century.

In addition to home decor items, the company also sells business furnishings. There are still paper catalogs, as well as an extensive eCommerce site.

Gump's

Gump’s of San Francisco traces its roots back to 1861, when the Gump brothers, Solomon and Gustav, opened a mirror and frame shop. The company later added gilded frames and artwork, designed for those who hit it big during the California Gold Rush. The original store was destroyed by the earthquake in 1906, but the sale of a single painting allowed the company to rebuild and restock.

Today, Gump’s belongs to an investment group, Gump’s Holdings, to whom it was sold in 2005. The company continues to sell upscale furniture, home decor, jewelry, gifts, and cultured freshwater pearls. The only thing not for sale in the store is a giant gilded wooden Buddah, from the Quing Dynasty, carved sometime in the early 19th century.

In addition to home decor items, the company also sells business furnishings. There are still paper catalogs, as well as an extensive eCommerce site.

History

Norby’s Corporate Office

Norby’s Department Stores was founded in 1906 by Loren Norby in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The company operated a chain of 4 department stores over the years, however, the other 3 stores, owned by Loren’s brothers, were sold. The original Norby’s continues to be owned and operated by the 4th generation of Norby’s, with Michael Norby current CEO.

Michael Norby believes that their store remains successful because of a personal touch. He and/or his co-owner sisters personally attend trade shows and international market shows, so they can choose the best merchandise for their stores. They also know their customers wants and needs since they live in the neighborhood, unlike the CEO’s of many big chain retail stores.

The company opened their eCommerce website in 1999 and believes that online sales are the future. The store celebrated its 110th year in operation in March of 2016.

Norby’s closed it’s last store and online business in June 2018. 

Norby's

Norby’s Department Stores was founded in 1906 by Loren Norby in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The company operated a chain of 4 department stores over the years, however, the other 3 stores, owned by Loren’s brothers, were sold. The original Norby’s continues to be owned and operated by the 4th generation of Norby’s, with Michael Norby current CEO.

Michael Norby believes that their store remains successful because of a personal touch. He and/or his co-owner sisters personally attend trade shows and international market shows, so they can choose the best merchandise for their stores. They also know their customers wants and needs since they live in the neighborhood, unlike the CEO’s of many big chain retail stores.

The company opened their eCommerce website in 1999 and believes that online sales are the future. The store celebrated its 110th year in operation in March of 2016.

History

Norby’s closed it’s last store and online business in June 2018. 

Marge’s Specialities Corporate Office

Marge’s Specialties was founded in 1976 in Orlando, Florida. The company states that it is the largest, year round Christmas and gift store in Florida. In addition to Christmas items, the company sells furniture designed by more than 25 local companies, household goods, and more from its 50,000 square foot warehouse in Florida.

The company reserves at least 20,000 square feet of their building for Christmas at all times. The 14 employees are skilled at personal decorating ideas and the company is well known for making and delivering fully decorated Christmas trees to homes and businesses.

Although Christmas is a large part of the business, current owner and CEO Eric Schultz states that the majority of their business comes from the sale of furniture, with features names such as Lexington and Huntington House. Although the company states they currently have no plans to add a second store, Schultz states that customers have requested one and the idea is not off the table.

 

Marge's Specialities

Marge’s Specialties was founded in 1976 in Orlando, Florida. The company states that it is the largest, year round Christmas and gift store in Florida. In addition to Christmas items, the company sells furniture designed by more than 25 local companies, household goods, and more from its 50,000 square foot warehouse in Florida.

The company reserves at least 20,000 square feet of their building for Christmas at all times. The 14 employees are skilled at personal decorating ideas and the company is well known for making and delivering fully decorated Christmas trees to homes and businesses.

Although Christmas is a large part of the business, current owner and CEO Eric Schultz states that the majority of their business comes from the sale of furniture, with features names such as Lexington and Huntington House. Although the company states they currently have no plans to add a second store, Schultz states that customers have requested one and the idea is not off the table.

History

 

The Christmas Palace Corporate Office

The Christmas Palace was founded in 1992 by Jim Knips, who is the current CEO and owner. The company began as one small seasonal-only store and has since grown into two large year-round locations. Knips has stated he wanted a Christmas store that was “classy, not trashy.”

The company has had an increase in sales in the past 3 years. In 2012, the average customer spent $200 per visit. In 2015, customers spent $250 on average. The Christmas Palace has a wide variety of items, priced from $1 ornaments to $40,000 nativity sets.

The company specializes in Christmas trees, offering everything from $5 tabletop models to the grandiose; 60 foot, $150,000 trees for large office buildings.

The company has two locations, in Fort Lauderdale and Hialeah, Florida. The company is rolling out its own ornament designs and Christmas trees in 2016.

The Christmas Palace maintains a corporate office in Hialeah, Florida.

The Christmas Palace

The Christmas Palace was founded in 1992 by Jim Knips, who is the current CEO and owner. The company began as one small seasonal-only store and has since grown into two large year-round locations. Knips has stated he wanted a Christmas store that was “classy, not trashy.”

History

The company has had an increase in sales in the past 3 years. In 2012, the average customer spent $200 per visit. In 2015, customers spent $250 on average. The Christmas Palace has a wide variety of items, priced from $1 ornaments to $40,000 nativity sets.

The company specializes in Christmas trees, offering everything from $5 tabletop models to the grandiose; 60 foot, $150,000 trees for large office buildings.

The company has two locations, in Fort Lauderdale and Hialeah, Florida. The company is rolling out its own ornament designs and Christmas trees in 2016.

The Christmas Palace maintains a corporate office in Hialeah, Florida.

Kirkland’s Corporate Office

Kirkland’s was founded by Carl Kirkland in 1966. Kirkland began selling inexpensive home items door to door before opening his own store. Today, the company has more than 340 stores in 35 states, alone with an eCommerce website.

The company is a chain of home decor and home furnishing stores, offering items such as end tables, lamps, rugs, throw pillows, ottoman’s, and wall decor. In addition, the company sells holiday decor items, such as Christmas trees, Easter baskets, and Halloween decorations.

Kirkland’s went public on the NASDAQ in 2002 and can be found under the ticker symbol: KIRK.

The company is different from other home decor stores as it sets up displays and entire rooms with items available for sale, rather than offering a boxed item on a shelf. Current headquarters are in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Kirkland's

Kirkland’s was founded by Carl Kirkland in 1966. Kirkland began selling inexpensive home items door to door before opening his own store. Today, the company has more than 340 stores in 35 states, alone with an eCommerce website.

The company is a chain of home decor and home furnishing stores, offering items such as end tables, lamps, rugs, throw pillows, ottoman’s, and wall decor. In addition, the company sells holiday decor items, such as Christmas trees, Easter baskets, and Halloween decorations.

Kirkland’s went public on the NASDAQ in 2002 and can be found under the ticker symbol: KIRK.

History

The company is different from other home decor stores as it sets up displays and entire rooms with items available for sale, rather than offering a boxed item on a shelf. Current headquarters are in Brentwood, Tennessee.