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LifeLock Corporate Office

LifeLock

LifeLock was founded in 2005 by Robert Maynard and Richard Davis. The company was founded after Maynard alleged his identity was stolen and used to acquire casino loans. This story was eventually called into question and Maynard resigned from the company.

History

The company has successfully used the marketing strategy of posting the social security number of former CEO Todd Davis on billboards. Davis was a victim of 13 cases of identity theft between 2007 and 2008. The company’s response was that this campaign was to show that it can happen to anyone.

In 2008, the company partnered with TransUnion to provide customers with instant notifications of possible identity theft.

In 2010, the company was fined $12 million by the FTC for deceptive marketing practices.

In 2012, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: LOCK

Also in 2012, LifeLock acquired ID Analytics for an undisclosed sum.

In 2015, the company was again ordered to pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission contempt charges for failing to protect consumer information and deceptive advertising, the largest monetary award obtained by the Commission.

LifeLock paid out $100 million in 2015 as a settlement with the FTC for violating a 2010 court order which demanded that the company stop deceptive advertising and secure customer information.

In February 2017, Symantec acquired LifeLock for $2.3 billion. LifeLock operates as a subsidiary.

In 2018, a computer glitch caused millions of subscriber emails to be displayed, exposing them to phishing scams.

Today, LifeLock is the largest identify theft prevention company in the US. They currently offer 4 different identity protection plans. The company offers a range of monitoring services including, lost wallet protection, address change verification, black market website surveillance, reduced pre-approved credit card offers, fictitious identity monitoring, and court record scanning.

Lifelock Corporate Office is located in Tempe, Arizona

Wet Seal Corporate Office

Wet Seal

Wet Seal began as Lorne’s in 1962 in Newport Beach, California. It was founded by Lorne Huycke. The chain focuses on young women’s clothing and accessories.

In 1990, the company name was changed to Wet Seal.

In 1995, the company acquired Contempo Casuals from Neiman Marcus. Those stores were renamed to Wet Seal in 2001.

History

In 1998, the company launched Arden B.

In 2010, Blink by Wet Seal was launched. The Blink brand focuses on denim.

Today, Wet Seal operates 530 stores in 47 US states and Puerto Rico.

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Five Below Corporate Office

Five Below

Five Below was founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger and current CEO Tom Vellios. The first store was located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Similar to the dollar store model, all Five Below stores carry items that are $5 or less.

History

Besides selling $5 and under items, the company also offers a unique fundraising opportunity for non-profits. Groups can promote a special sale window for their cause and 10% of all sales are donated back to them.

After a rapid burst of growth, the company went public in 2012 on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol FIVE.

Today, Five Below has 1,400 stores in 43 US states. Most stores are located in the Northeast and Midwest.

In December 2023, the company began offering a 4-foot Christmas tree dubbed The Charlie Brown Tree. It was an instant sell-out.

Also in December 2023, the company beat its own estimated third-quarter profit level and revised its expectations upward.

Five Below maintains a corporate office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ulta Corporate Office

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.

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.

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Dollar Tree Corporate Office

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.

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