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Safeway Corporate Office

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Safeway was originally founded in American Falls, Idaho, when Marion Barton Skaggs purchased his father’s grocery store for $1,089 in 1915.  Originally called Skaggs United, Marion enlisted the help of his 5 brothers to help expand the business. In 1925, Skaggs doubled the number of stores when he purchased Sam Seelig’s grocery stores. The name was then changed to Safeway.

Safeway inside store

By 1926, there were 322 stores in southern California and controlling interest in the company was sold to Merrill Lynch.

In 1927, the company went public.  In 1929, the company expanded to Canada.

By 1932, there were 3400 Safeway stores.

In 1959, the first store was opened in Alaska.

safeway market store front

In 1986, the company was taken private by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.  The company subsequently sold off many of its holdings to pay down assumed debt.

In 1990, the company went public again.

Safeway, like many other grocery chains, is trying to entice customers into shopping online and having them delivered but most customers would rather shop at the stores, according to Forbes.

Today, Safeway has over 900 stores in the United States and 224 stores in Canada.  80% of the stores are located in the Western parts of each country.

safeway store front

Safeway

safeway logo

Safeway was originally founded in American Falls, Idaho, when Marion Barton Skaggs purchased his father’s grocery store for $1,089 in 1915.  Originally called Skaggs United, Marion enlisted the help of his 5 brothers to help expand the business. In 1925, Skaggs doubled the number of stores when he purchased Sam Seelig’s grocery stores. The name was then changed to Safeway.

Safeway inside store

History

By 1926, there were 322 stores in southern California and controlling interest in the company was sold to Merrill Lynch.

In 1927, the company went public.  In 1929, the company expanded to Canada.

By 1932, there were 3400 Safeway stores.

In 1959, the first store was opened in Alaska.

safeway market store front

In 1986, the company was taken private by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.  The company subsequently sold off many of its holdings to pay down assumed debt.

In 1990, the company went public again.

Safeway, like many other grocery chains, is trying to entice customers into shopping online and having them delivered but most customers would rather shop at the stores, according to Forbes.

Today, Safeway has over 900 stores in the United States and 224 stores in Canada.  80% of the stores are located in the Western parts of each country.

safeway store front

Herbalife Corporate Office

Herbalife began in 1980 when founder Mark Hughes began selling supplements from the trunk of his car.  Hughes began creating nutritional supplements after his mother Joanne died from an eating disorder.  Herbalife’s first product was a protein shake designed to help people lose weight.

By 1982, the company was growing quickly and had expanded to Canada.

In 1985 the company was sued by the California Attorney General for misleading claims.  The suit was settled for $850,000.

In 1986, the company went public.

In 2000, Mark Hughes died from an overdose of alcohol and prescription medicine.

In 2002, the company was acquired and taken private by J.H. Whitney and Golden Gate Capital.

In 2003, Michael Johnson joined the company as CEO.

In 2004, the company went public again.

Today, Herbalife distributes their products in 88 countries through a network of 2.7 million independent distributors.

Herbalife

Herbalife began in 1980 when founder Mark Hughes began selling supplements from the trunk of his car.  Hughes began creating nutritional supplements after his mother Joanne died from an eating disorder.  Herbalife’s first product was a protein shake designed to help people lose weight.

By 1982, the company was growing quickly and had expanded to Canada.

In 1985 the company was sued by the California Attorney General for misleading claims.  The suit was settled for $850,000.

History

In 1986, the company went public.

In 2000, Mark Hughes died from an overdose of alcohol and prescription medicine.

In 2002, the company was acquired and taken private by J.H. Whitney and Golden Gate Capital.

In 2003, Michael Johnson joined the company as CEO.

In 2004, the company went public again.

Today, Herbalife distributes their products in 88 countries through a network of 2.7 million independent distributors.

AdvoCare Corporate Office

AdvoCare was founded in 1993 by Charles Ragus as a multi level marketing (MLM) company that sells health and wellness supplements.  Previously, Ragus had been a distributor for Herbalife.

In 2001, Ragus died at the age of 58.

In 2007, Richard Wright joined the company as President and CEO.

In 2009, AdvoCare began sponsoring the NCAA football Independence Bowl which was renamed to the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

In 2011, AdvoCare became the sponsor of the Nascar Sprint Car Series race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.  The race is now called the AdvoCare 500.

In 2012, the company began sponsoring Nascar driver Austin Dillon.  The company also began sponsoring pro soccer club FC Dallas.

 

AdvoCare

AdvoCare was founded in 1993 by Charles Ragus as a multi level marketing (MLM) company that sells health and wellness supplements.  Previously, Ragus had been a distributor for Herbalife.

In 2001, Ragus died at the age of 58.

In 2007, Richard Wright joined the company as President and CEO.

History

In 2009, AdvoCare began sponsoring the NCAA football Independence Bowl which was renamed to the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

In 2011, AdvoCare became the sponsor of the Nascar Sprint Car Series race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.  The race is now called the AdvoCare 500.

In 2012, the company began sponsoring Nascar driver Austin Dillon.  The company also began sponsoring pro soccer club FC Dallas.

 

Rubbermaid Corporate Office

Rubbermaid was founded as Wooster Rubber by 9 businessmen in 1920 in Wooster, Ohio.  The company originally produced toy balloons.

In 1933, James Caldwell received a patent on his red rubber dustpan design.  This was the first product in the Rubbermaid line.

In 1934, Rubbermaid and Wooster Rubber merged and took the Rubbermaid name.

During World War II, the company ceased making household items and helped with the war efforts.

In 1947, the company introduces a line of automotive products.

In 1955, the company goes public.

In 1999, Rubbermaid and Newell merged to form Newell Rubbermaid.

In 2003, the company headquarters was moved from Wooster, Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia.  Over 1200 jobs were lost at the Ohio plant.

Today, the Newell Rubbermaid umbrella includes a diverse array of companies including Sharpie, Graco and Calphalon.

 

Rubbermaid

Rubbermaid was founded as Wooster Rubber by 9 businessmen in 1920 in Wooster, Ohio.  The company originally produced toy balloons.

In 1933, James Caldwell received a patent on his red rubber dustpan design.  This was the first product in the Rubbermaid line.

In 1934, Rubbermaid and Wooster Rubber merged and took the Rubbermaid name.

History

During World War II, the company ceased making household items and helped with the war efforts.

In 1947, the company introduces a line of automotive products.

In 1955, the company goes public.

In 1999, Rubbermaid and Newell merged to form Newell Rubbermaid.

In 2003, the company headquarters was moved from Wooster, Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia.  Over 1200 jobs were lost at the Ohio plant.

Today, the Newell Rubbermaid umbrella includes a diverse array of companies including Sharpie, Graco and Calphalon.

 

Liberty Mutual Corporate Office

Liberty Mutual was founded in 1912 as the Massachusetts Employees Insurance Association (MEIA) after a law was passed in 1911 requiring employers to provide worker’s compensation.

In 1914, the first branch office was opened in Springfield, Massachusetts, and the company wrote their first auto policy.

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In 1917, the company name was changed to Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.  Full coverage auto insurance was also offered.

By 1936, Liberty Mutual is the #1 policy writer for worker’s compensation insurance and in 1937, the company is licensed to operate in the 48 continental United States.

In 1964, the company began to offer life insurance and establish a Skid Control school, designed to prevent accidents.

By 1972, the company was writing more than $2 billion in premiums annually.

In 2002, the company converted to its mutual holding company structure.

In 2006, the company launched their very successful “Responsibility” TV campaign.

In 2008, the company acquired SafeCo.

Today, Liberty Mutual is the third largest property and casualty insurer in the US and has numerous subsidiaries, including:

  • American Fire & Casualty
  • America First Insurance
  • Colorado Casualty
  • Consolidated Insurance Company
  • Golden Eagle Insurance
  • Indiana Insurance
  • Liberty Mutual Surety
  • Liberty Northwest
  • Liberty SuretyFirst
  • Montgomery Insurance
  • Ohio Casualty
  • Ohio Security
  • West American
  • Peerless Insurance

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Liberty Mutual was founded in 1912 as the Massachusetts Employees Insurance Association (MEIA) after a law was passed in 1911 requiring employers to provide worker’s compensation.

In 1914, the first branch office was opened in Springfield, Massachusetts, and the company wrote their first auto policy.

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History

In 1917, the company name was changed to Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.  Full coverage auto insurance was also offered.

By 1936, Liberty Mutual is the #1 policy writer for worker’s compensation insurance and in 1937, the company is licensed to operate in the 48 continental United States.

In 1964, the company began to offer life insurance and establish a Skid Control school, designed to prevent accidents.

By 1972, the company was writing more than $2 billion in premiums annually.

In 2002, the company converted to its mutual holding company structure.

In 2006, the company launched their very successful “Responsibility” TV campaign.

In 2008, the company acquired SafeCo.

Today, Liberty Mutual is the third largest property and casualty insurer in the US and has numerous subsidiaries, including:

  • American Fire & Casualty
  • America First Insurance
  • Colorado Casualty
  • Consolidated Insurance Company
  • Golden Eagle Insurance
  • Indiana Insurance
  • Liberty Mutual Surety
  • Liberty Northwest
  • Liberty SuretyFirst
  • Montgomery Insurance
  • Ohio Casualty
  • Ohio Security
  • West American
  • Peerless Insurance

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