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The Sharper Image Corporate Office

The Sharper Image

The Sharper Image was founded in 1977 by Richard Thalheimer, as a means of selling jogging watches. The company is an American brand, which features consumer electronics and high tech gadgets, such as hoverboards, via catalogs and an eCommerce site.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 2008 after a stock drop that caused them to be removed from the NASDAQ. The name Sharper Image was purchased via a joint venture from several companies, including Hilco Consumer Capital, Infinity Lifestyle Brands, Gordon Brothers and Bluestar Alliance. In June of 2014, Camelot Venture Group acquired the rights to the Sharper Image brand.

New products for the company are created through business partnerships. The Camelot Venture Group is a private equity investment firm which invests mainly in direct to consumer companies.

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Hansen’s Clothing Corporate Office

Hansen's Clothing

Hansen’s Clothing was founded in 1901 by Ole Hansen, who bought out his partners to own this men’s clothing store. The company is still in the family, with Ole’s grandson Duane acting as CEO.

The company operates a large eCommerce site and men’s clothing store in Spencer, Iowa. Hansen’s Clothing also owns the dry cleaning and alteration shop next door. The company features brand name men’s clothing, including Robert Talbott shirts and ties, Bill’s Khakis, and Pendelton jackets.

While the CEO was reluctant to open an eCommerce site, it has proved to be his biggest sales generator to date. The company offers free hemming of pants and same day shipping in most instances. The eCommerce site also offers clearance items.

History

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Kay Jewelers Corporate Office

Kay Jewelers

Kay Jewelers was founded in 1910 by Henry Shaw in Akron, Ohio. The company is a subsidiary of Sterling Jewelers, which is owned by Signet Jewelers. The company offers fine jewelry, with their specialty being diamond wedding and engagement rings.

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Kay Jewelers, along with the other Sterling Jeweler names such as Marks & Morgan, and Belden, is the second biggest jewelry seller in the US. The company offers a wide range of insurance and cleaning plans on almost all jewelry that is sold.

Sterling Jewelers, along Kay Jewelers, were accused in an online story, published May of 2016, which stated that customers discovered that their diamonds and other gemstones were removed and replaced with cheaper quality stones when their items were left for cleaning or repair. The company denies these allegations.

In response, the company has stepped up its store promotions and is offering bigger discounts to attract new customers in hopes of bolstering the parent company’s sagging stock.

One of Signet’s subsidiaries, Sterling, was accused in 2017 of gender discrimination. The CEO retired for “health reasons.” There are at least 2 class action lawsuits claiming gender discrimination that are pending.

In May 2019, the Consumer Protection Bureau announced an $11 million settlement with Signet/Kay Jewelers after receiving complaints that customers were signed up for credit cards that they did not authorize.

A law enforcement officer was denied entry into a Kay Jewelers location because of his service weapon. After the story went viral on social media, the company quickly issued an apology and stated that its “no weapon” policy should not have been applied to a uniformed police officer.

In December 2022, the current CEO, Gina Drosos, was credited for breathing new life back into the company.

Company headquarters for Kay/Signet Jewelers is located in Akron, Ohio.

Blue Ridge Communications Corporate Office

Blue Ridge Communications

Blue Ridge Communications was founded in 1950 by Claude Reinhart in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The original name of the company was Pencor Services, Inc. Reinhart wanted to improve television reception by placing an antenna on top of Blue Mountain and then installed a pole line. The idea was very successful. In 1955, the company purchased Palmerton Telephone Company.

History

Today, Blue Ridge Communications provides telephone, cable television, and internet service to more than 170,000 customers. In addition to their telecommunications, the company also offers home security services.

Pencor Services, Inc. owns Pencor Wireless, which operates the company’s cell phone service, and Blue Ridge Communications, which operates as a subsidiary.

In March 2020, the company launched its “Learn from Home” initiative, where low-income families could receive 60 days of internet service free of charge to allow their children access to school programs.

In September 2021, the company announced that it made plans to rebuild its entire 8,000-mile cable network.

Blue Ridge Communications maintains a corporate office in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.

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Corner Bakery Cafe Corporate Office

Corner Bakery Cafe

Corner Bakery Cafe was founded in 1991. The company operates a chain of casual dining restaurants which typically serve better quality food than fast food restaurants, but have limited table service. The company began franchising operations in the mid-1990s.

History

Today, the company is owned by CBC Restaurant Corp, whose current CEO Frank Paci, has more than 25 years of food service experience. The company currently has more than 192 locations in 11 states. In November of 2015, the company made a deal with Walmart to be their exclusive dining outlet at all Walmart Supercenters. All current outlets will be remodeled and rebranded with the Corner Bakery Cafe logo. The transition was expected to begin in August 2016.

Corner Bakery Cafe has recently begun aggressive expansion plans, with new locations opening in Bozeman, Montana, Rhode Island, and Louisiana in late 2016.

In February 2023, Corner Bakery Cafe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Corner Bakery Cafe maintains a corporate office in Dallas, Texas.