Headquarters

Ulta Corporate Office

Ulta was founded in 1990 by Terry Hanson and Dick George. George had worked many years of Osco Drugs when he decided to quit in 1989 and make his own company. This company would eventually become Ulta.

In 1999, Lyn Kirby was appointed to President and CEO.

In addition to its own brand of cosmetics and skin care products, the company is known for carrying high-end beauty products, all in one store.

In 2007, the company went public on the NASDAQ under stock symbol ULTA.

In 2008, a second distribution center was opened in Phoenix, Arizona.

In 2010, Chuck Rubin was appointed as President and COO.

In 2013. Mary Dillion took over as CEO of the company. She is generally credited with taking the company from a small, strip mall operation to one of the leading beauty companies today.

In 2016, the company listed an annual revenue of $4.85 billion.

Beginning in June of 2017, the company will be offering MAC cosmetics both online and in stores.

CEO Mary Dillion said in an interview with Forbes that anything is possible with hard work and persistence.

Ulta had put plans to open in Canda on hold in September 2020, due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Also in a September 2020 interview, the CEO of Ulta stated that while business was better than expected, she was cautious about expected profits in the second part of the year.

Today, Ulta is a leading cosmetics, hair and skin care retailer. The company operates over 970 stores in 45 states and plans to reach the 1,000 mark in 2018. Each store has its own salon and offers tutorials on how to use the makeup and other products the company sells.

Ulta

In 1999, Lyn Kirby was appointed to President and CEO.

History

In addition to its own brand of cosmetics and skin care products, the company is known for carrying high-end beauty products, all in one store.

In 2007, the company went public on the NASDAQ under stock symbol ULTA.

In 2008, a second distribution center was opened in Phoenix, Arizona.

In 2010, Chuck Rubin was appointed as President and COO.

In 2013. Mary Dillion took over as CEO of the company. She is generally credited with taking the company from a small, strip mall operation to one of the leading beauty companies today.

In 2016, the company listed an annual revenue of $4.85 billion.

Beginning in June of 2017, the company will be offering MAC cosmetics both online and in stores.

CEO Mary Dillion said in an interview with Forbes that anything is possible with hard work and persistence.

Ulta had put plans to open in Canda on hold in September 2020, due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Also in a September 2020 interview, the CEO of Ulta stated that while business was better than expected, she was cautious about expected profits in the second part of the year.

Dollar Tree Corporate Office

Dollar Tree began in 1953 when K.R. Perry opened a Ben Franklin store in Norfolk, Virginia. The store was later renamed to K&K 5&10 and then to K&K Toys.

In 1986, the company opened a new dollar store concept called Only $1.00 in Dalton, Georgia. The concept was so successful that 5 more locations were opened that same year.

In 1991, K&K Toys division was sold to KB Toys so the company could focus on Only $1.00.

In 1993, the company name was changed to Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

In 1995, the company went public.

In 1996, the company acquires 136 Dollar Bills stores. In 2000, Dollar Express is acquired.

In 2006, the 3000th Dollar Tree location opens.

In 2010, the 4000th Dollar Tree opens.

In 2012, the company began accepting manufacturer’s coupons.

In late 2018, Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar stores for $8.5 billion. Many Family Dollar stores are being rebranded.

In April of 2019, Dollar Tree announced that it would close more than 390 Family Dollar locations, but will expand or renovate 400 other locations.

In March of 2020, many retail stores had to close due to the coronavirus outbreak, costing them millions. Dollar Tree was one exception, with people buying everything from toilet paper to alcohol.

In January 2023. Dollar Tree announced a new CEO and a new outlook for its stores.

Headquarters for Dollar Tree are located in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree began in 1953 when K.R. Perry opened a Ben Franklin store in Norfolk, Virginia. The store was later renamed to K&K 5&10 and then to K&K Toys.

In 1986, the company opened a new dollar store concept called Only $1.00 in Dalton, Georgia. The concept was so successful that 5 more locations were opened that same year.

History

In 1991, K&K Toys division was sold to KB Toys so the company could focus on Only $1.00.

In 1993, the company name was changed to Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

In 1995, the company went public.

In 1996, the company acquires 136 Dollar Bills stores. In 2000, Dollar Express is acquired.

In 2006, the 3000th Dollar Tree location opens.

In 2010, the 4000th Dollar Tree opens.

In 2012, the company began accepting manufacturer’s coupons.

In late 2018, Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar stores for $8.5 billion. Many Family Dollar stores are being rebranded.

In April of 2019, Dollar Tree announced that it would close more than 390 Family Dollar locations, but will expand or renovate 400 other locations.

In March of 2020, many retail stores had to close due to the coronavirus outbreak, costing them millions. Dollar Tree was one exception, with people buying everything from toilet paper to alcohol.

In January 2023. Dollar Tree announced a new CEO and a new outlook for its stores.

Headquarters for Dollar Tree are located in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Progressive Corporate Office

Progressive was founded in 1937 by Jack Green and Joseph Lewis as Progressive Mutual Insurance Company.

In 1951, the company moved into a new headquarters in downtown Cleveland, Ohio after outgrowing their first office.

In 1955, Joe Lewis died and Jack Green becomes CEO. Joe’s son, Peter Lewis, begins working for the company.

In 1956, the company begins an auto insurance program for high-risk drivers.

In 1965, Peter Lewis becomes CEO.

In 1974, the company moves headquarters to Mayfield Village, Ohio where they still reside today.

In 1987, the company is listed on the NYSE.

The company states that it has plans to hire at least 7,500 new employees, in a statement released in December 2017.

In late 2018, the company announced that it was going to offer small businesses the opportunity to compare, quote, and buy cyber insurance, online, through a site called CyberPolicy.

In addition to rising gas prices, consumers are also seeing auto insurance premium increases in early 2022.

Today, Progressive is one of the largest automobile insurers in the US. The company also provides property and casualty lines.

Progressive

Progressive was founded in 1937 by Jack Green and Joseph Lewis as Progressive Mutual Insurance Company.

In 1951, the company moved into a new headquarters in downtown Cleveland, Ohio after outgrowing their first office.

History

In 1955, Joe Lewis died and Jack Green becomes CEO. Joe’s son, Peter Lewis, begins working for the company.

In 1956, the company begins an auto insurance program for high-risk drivers.

In 1965, Peter Lewis becomes CEO.

In 1974, the company moves headquarters to Mayfield Village, Ohio where they still reside today.

In 1987, the company is listed on the NYSE.

The company states that it has plans to hire at least 7,500 new employees, in a statement released in December 2017.

In late 2018, the company announced that it was going to offer small businesses the opportunity to compare, quote, and buy cyber insurance, online, through a site called CyberPolicy.

In addition to rising gas prices, consumers are also seeing auto insurance premium increases in early 2022.

Today, Progressive is one of the largest automobile insurers in the US. The company also provides property and casualty lines.

Dillards Corporate Office

Dillards was founded in 1938 by William T. Dillard in Nashville, Arkansas.

In 1956, Dilliard led a group of investors that purchased a department store in Tyler, Texas. The store became Dillard’s Mayer & Schmidt.

In 1960, a failing store was acquired in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In 1969, the company went public as Dillard Department Stores, Inc.

The chain expanded rapidly in the 1970s mainly through locations in shopping malls. In 1971, 5 Fedway stores were acquired.

The chain continued to expand through acquisitions in the 80s and 90s including Joske’s, Cain-Sloan and Higbee’s.

Today, Dilliard’s is a mid to upscale department store chain with over 300 locations in 29 US states.

Dillard's

Dillards was founded in 1938 by William T. Dillard in Nashville, Arkansas.

In 1956, Dilliard led a group of investors that purchased a department store in Tyler, Texas. The store became Dillard’s Mayer & Schmidt.

In 1960, a failing store was acquired in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

History

In 1969, the company went public as Dillard Department Stores, Inc.

The chain expanded rapidly in the 1970s mainly through locations in shopping malls. In 1971, 5 Fedway stores were acquired.

The chain continued to expand through acquisitions in the 80s and 90s including Joske’s, Cain-Sloan and Higbee’s.

Today, Dilliard’s is a mid to upscale department store chain with over 300 locations in 29 US states.

Priceline Corporate Office

Priceline was founded by Jay Walker in 1997. The company was a product of the Walker Digital think tank.

Priceline.com launched in 1998. Their “name your own price” strategy proved wildly successful using William Shatner as their spokesperson.

In 1999, the company goes public. One month later, the stock is trading at 10x the IPO price.

In 2000, the company acquires LowestFares.com. Jay Walker resigns from the company.

In 2007, the company acquires Agoda.

In 2012, the company acquired Kayak.com.

Today, priceline.com is one of the most popular discount travel sites online.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Priceline and other travel companies are struggling, with Priceline posting a loss in the second quarter of .57 cents in February 2021.

Priceline maintains a corporate office in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Priceline.com

Priceline was founded by Jay Walker in 1997. The company was a product of the Walker Digital think tank.

Priceline.com launched in 1998. Their “name your own price” strategy proved wildly successful using William Shatner as their spokesperson.

History

In 1999, the company goes public. One month later, the stock is trading at 10x the IPO price.

In 2000, the company acquires LowestFares.com. Jay Walker resigns from the company.

In 2007, the company acquires Agoda.

In 2012, the company acquired Kayak.com.

Today, priceline.com is one of the most popular discount travel sites online.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Priceline and other travel companies are struggling, with Priceline posting a loss in the second quarter of .57 cents in February 2021.

Priceline maintains a corporate office in Norwalk, Connecticut.