Handbags

Deb Shops Corporate Office

Deb Shops was founded in 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Philip Rounick and Aaron Weiner. The original name of the company was JOY Hoisery. The company’s main focus at that time was nylons and intimate wear for women.

The company expanded greatly during the 1950’s and 1960’s, opening locations in neighborhood shopping centers. In the early 1970’s, the company decided to change direction and open larger stores, offering clothing, shoes, and accessories to their line up. It was at this time that they changed the company name to Deb Shops.

Deb Shops has had serious financial problems since the recession of 2008. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and then again in 2014. The company was forced to close all 295 locations. Today, Deb Shops operates strictly as an online and catalog retailer.

Deb Shops

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Lucky Brand Jeans Corporate Office

Lucky Brand Jeans was founded in 1990 by Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman in Vernon, California. In the early 1970’s, the pair used to go to laundry mats and, using coins and bleach, make their own uniquely patterned jeans. This is the style for which Lucky Brands became famous for.

In addition to jeans, the company also offers sportswear, T-shirts, men’s shoes, active wear, and outerwear. The company launched a line of children’s clothing for infants and new borns on through age 10, in 2006. The company currently has more than 150 locations, an active eCommerce site, as well as offering their products in Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Dillards, to name a few.

Jeans make up 60% of the company’s sales. All jeans have two, 4 leaf clovers with the words “Lucky You”stitched on the outside fly. Some Lucky Jeans are still made in the USA, however, many are now made in China, Peru, Mexico, or Indonesia.

Lucky Brand Jeans

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Shoe Carnival Corporate Office

Shoe Carnival was founded by David Russell in 1978. The company operates a chain of shoe stores across the US. As of 2015, the company had 555 locations, mainly in the south and Midwest regions of the US.

The company’s majority stockholder is the former owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, J. Wayne Weaver. Although the name says shoes, the company also offers handbags, wallets, socks, and shoe care items, such as leather cleaner.

Shoe Carnival moved into a new $60 million headquarters building in 2006, located in Evansville, Indiana.

The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: SCVL.

In addition to their eCommerce site, the company has a mobile phone app for Android phones.

Shoe Carnival

Shoe Carnival moved into a new $60 million headquarters building in 2006, located in Evansville, Indiana.

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The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: SCVL.

In addition to their eCommerce site, the company has a mobile phone app for Android phones.

Life is Good Corporate Office

Life is Good was founded in 1994 by brothers Bert and John Jacobs in Boston, Massachusetts. The pair started off selling their upbeat message shirts out of their van and at public events, such as parades and county fairs. Business was not doing well, and after inviting some friends to their apartment, a brainstorming session produced the company logo of a smiling face, wearing a beret, and stating that “Life is Good”. The brothers printed up 48 shirts and sold them all in 1 hour at a street fair.

Today, that slogan and face, eventually named Jake, is now a $100 million dollar a year company with more than 4,500 locations and in more than 30 countries. The company offers more than 900 items in 14 categories, including hats, coffee cups, tote bags, key chains, bumper stickers, and children’s clothing.

Life is Good has also expanded to include a smiling female face, Jackie, and a dog named Rocket. The company is known for its charming quotes, such as a picture of Jake and Rocket playing fetch and the tag line “Stick Together” or “Have a Ball”

Headquarters for Life is Good are located in Hudson, New Hampshire.

Life is Good

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Headquarters for Life is Good are located in Hudson, New Hampshire.

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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