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Fab Corporate Office

Fab

Fab was founded in 2010 by Jason Goldberg and Brad Shellhammer. Originally begun as an online social site for gay men, the founders decided to turn to sell design items, art, and flash sales on household decorative items.

By November of 2012, the site had 1 million clients, growing faster than Facebook or Twitter. By December, they had 10 million members and was averaging 5.4 sales per minute.

History

Fab promoted social commerce, where members could upload and share design ideas. The company designed and released a mobile app in October 2012.

Once estimated to have a value of $1 billion, today it is rumored that Fab was sold for $15 million to PCH International in late 2015. The original founders stepped down and the company relaunched its website, with no mention of the former owners. Two-thirds of employees were dismissed.

The reason for Fab’s failure appears to be that the company was simply unable to find a business model and flash sales, once a hot item with consumers in the 2009-2010 years, have gone cold. The company also tried to expand into Europe without proper planning, according to experts.

At this time, company headquarters remain in New York City. It is unknown if PCH will move operations at a later date.

Best Yet Market Corporate Office

Best Yet Market

Best Market, also known as Best Yet Market, was founded in New York by the Raitses family in 1994. The company’s focus is on fresh produce and meats, but they also offer other types of groceries, including the family label BBQ sauce and local craft beer.

In 2002, the company changed its name to Best Yet Markets, but some older stores are still labeled with the old signage.

History

The company began as a corner fruit and vegetable stand but quickly moved into larger quarters. Today, Best Market has 30 stores in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. A flagship store was opened in Harlem, New York, in 2010.

Beginning in 2015, the company began expanding through acquisitions, usually taking over A&P locations. Many of the newer locations are going green, getting their electricity from rooftop solar panels, an all-hybrid vehicle fleet and electric charging stations for employees and customers.

The company announced that it would soon move headquarters from Bethpage, New York, to Bay Shore, Long Island, as part of a tax incentive, although a move date has yet to be announced.

Currently, the company employs approximately 3,000 employees and has headquarters in Bethpage, New York.

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Factory Furniture Outlet Corporate Office

Factory Furniture Outlet

Factory Furniture Outlet, commonly called FFO, was founded by Ray Whitmire in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1984. Beginning with one small location, Whitmire believed he could attract customers by offering quality furniture that had been discontinued at other stores for an affordable price.

History

The family sold the business in 2007 to Alpine-Investors, Inc. The company expanded into other states and grew to 36 locations. The company now has 47 locations in 7 states with more planned to open, usually through acquisitions, such as their February 2018 takeover of Service Furniture and Bedding for an undisclosed amount.

In addition to furniture, the company offers housewares, wall art, decorative items, rugs, and items for organizing the home and home office.

FFO recently returned their headquarters to Fort Smith, Arkansas, after being in Oklahoma for a time. They took over an old Whirlpool distribution center on Jenny Lind Road.

Staybridge Suites Corporate Office

Staybridge Suites

Staybridge Suites is a franchised hotel chain by parent company Intercontinental Hotel Group. The chain opened its first hotel in Alpharetta, Georgia, in 1998. The company has expanded quickly, reaching 75 hotels by 2004. This growth rate far exceeds any other chain.

The company is known for its all-suite, residential-style rooms, which often boast indoor pools and gymnasiums, as well as kitchenettes in some buildings. As of this writing, the company has more than 200 locations, both in the US and internationally. The chain was the first hotel to offer free wireless internet service in all rooms and areas of the hotel.

History

J.D. Powers and Associates listed Staybridge Suites as one of the highest-ranking extended stay hotels in their survey of Hotel Guest Satisfaction. Forbes also listed the Staybridge Suite Hotel in San Francisco, California, as the #1 choice on their list of 9 Best San Francisco Airport Hotels.

In August 2020, the parent company of Staybridge, IHG Hotels, defaulted on a loan, which now means the company will have to turn over 103 hotels back to Sonesta International Hotels.

The hotel chain has headquarters located in Columbia, Missouri, and combined with the other hotel chains owned by IGH, has more than 375,000 employees.

Willimantic Waste Paper Company Corporate Office

Willimantic Waste

Willimantic Waste Paper Company, often called WillieWaste, was founded in Willimantic, Connecticut, by Patrick DeVivo in 1950. The company began with a single truck collecting refuse. Patrick’s son, James, joined the business in 1960 and by 1970 had taken over the majority of the workload from his father.

The company operates a waste management and recycling plant for several counties in Connecticut. It offers containers for waste and recyclables, roll-off dumpsters, front and rear load containers, compactors for schools and business, trailers, and hook-lift containers; recycling education programs, rubbish & trash removal, recycling services, bulky waste service and disposal, as well as scrap metal recycling, shredding, and document and material destruction; and curbside collection of recyclables, trash, and oversized items.

History

In late January 2018, a fire destroyed most of the main building and recycling plant, causing the company to temporarily stop operations. Work has resumed from another site, however, and the company said it has plans to rebuild.

Today, Willimantic Waste is owned and operated by the 4th generation of the DeVivo family, with the 5th generation, Ben DeVivo, soon to become a part of the business. Headquarters remain in Willimantic, Connecticut.

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