Retail

U.S. Auto Parts Network Corporate Office

U.S. Auto Parts Network was founded in 1995, originally servicing auto body shops in Los Angeles.

In 2000 the company launched its first e-commerce site selling auto parts.

From 2000 to 2005 U.S. Auto Parts Network launched a network of e-commerce sites, each one aimed at a different consumer segment.

In 2007 the company went public, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol PRTS.

In 2010 U.S. Auto Parts Network acquired JC Whitney, an accessories company, therefore expanding its product base.

Today U.S. Auto Parts Network offers 2 million aftermarket auto parts for all makes and models of domestic and foreign cars and trucks. The company also sells products for all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and RVs. Most of the company’s business s done online, though catalogs and two stores also contribute to sales.

U.S. Auto Parts Network has over 1,000 employees and had revenue of $257.87 million in 2012.

U.S. Auto Parts Network

U.S. Auto Parts Network was founded in 1995, originally servicing auto body shops in Los Angeles.

In 2000 the company launched its first e-commerce site selling auto parts.

From 2000 to 2005 U.S. Auto Parts Network launched a network of e-commerce sites, each one aimed at a different consumer segment.

History

In 2007 the company went public, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol PRTS.

In 2010 U.S. Auto Parts Network acquired JC Whitney, an accessories company, therefore expanding its product base.

U.S. Auto Parts Network has over 1,000 employees and had revenue of $257.87 million in 2012.

United Online Corporate Office

United Online was formed in 2001 with the merger of NetZero and Juno. That same year, United Online began trading on the NASDAQ.

The company began to report a profit the following year in 2002. Also in 2002, United Online acquired Bluelight.com from Kmart Corporation.

In 2004 the company acquired consumer web hosting business from About.com. Also in 2004 the company acquired Classmates.com.

From 2005 to 2008 United Online acquired and created many new subsidiaries, including Netzero DSL, The Names Database, MyPoints, and FTD Group, Inc.

Today United Online operates subscription-based social networking sites, including Memory Lane, Classmates, and StayFriends. It also operates rewards membership program MyPoints as well as internet access and web hosting. In 2013 the company spun-off its largest subsidiary, floral retailer FTD.

United Online has 1,500 employees and had $862.83 million in revenue in 2013.

United Online

United Online was formed in 2001 with the merger of NetZero and Juno. That same year, United Online began trading on the NASDAQ.

The company began to report a profit the following year in 2002. Also in 2002, United Online acquired Bluelight.com from Kmart Corporation.

In 2004 the company acquired consumer web hosting business from About.com. Also in 2004 the company acquired Classmates.com.

History

From 2005 to 2008 United Online acquired and created many new subsidiaries, including Netzero DSL, The Names Database, MyPoints, and FTD Group, Inc.

United Online has 1,500 employees and had $862.83 million in revenue in 2013.

Vitacost Corporate Office

Vitacost is an e-commerce company that sells vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition, and organic health and grocery products.

Vitacost was founded in 1994 as Nature’s Wreath Company, a catalog-retailer of vitamins and supplements.

In 1999 the company launched Vitacost.com and introduced its own brand of vitamins and supplements.

In 2008 Vitacost finished construction on its North Carolina manufacturing facility.

Vitacost went public in 2009, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol VITC.

In 2013 Vitacost started several new product lines, including pre and post-workout formulas, protein powders, flavored glutamine, creatine, and branched-chain amino acids. The company had $370.47 million in revenue in 2012.

Vitacost

Vitacost is an e-commerce company that sells vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition, and organic health and grocery products.

Vitacost was founded in 1994 as Nature’s Wreath Company, a catalog-retailer of vitamins and supplements.

In 1999 the company launched Vitacost.com and introduced its own brand of vitamins and supplements.

History

In 2008 Vitacost finished construction on its North Carolina manufacturing facility.

Vitacost went public in 2009, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol VITC.

The Sportsman’s Guide Corporate Office

The Sportsman’s Guide was started by Gary Olen in his basement in 1970. The company’s first product was a patch for hunting jackets detailing the previous year’s trophy success. It proved immediately popular with hunters across the country.

In 1977 The Sportsman’s Guide began producing a one-page catalog, which was successful. Soon the catalog was called, “Gary Olen’s Hand-picked, Field-tested Outdoor Gear at Ridiculously Low Prices!”

By 1992 the company was mailing eight catalogs annually.

In 1994 the first Government Surplus catalog was mailed.

In 1995 the The Sportsman’s Guide released the first Ammunition and Shooting catalog, in 1997 the Camping and Outdoor Living catalog, in 2010 the Work Wear Savings catalog, and in 2011 the Boating Savings catalog.

The Sportsman’s Guide began as a hunting company but today also sells ammunition, shooting supplies and accessories, clothing, footwear, camping gear, home, garden, optics, gifts, sports, and truck and ATV items.

The Sportsman’s Guide is a subsidiary of the French-owned Redcats Group.

The Sportsman's Guide

By 1992 the company was mailing eight catalogs annually.

History

In 1994 the first Government Surplus catalog was mailed.

The Sportsman’s Guide is a subsidiary of the French-owned Redcats Group.

Army and Air Force Exchange Service Corporate Office

Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Its dual missions are to provide quality merchandise and necessary services and convenience to customers at uniform low prices, and to generate earnings to supplement funds in support of United States Army and Air Force Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs.

The Exchange returns about two-thirds of its earnings back to its customer base through MWR programs. The Exchange funds 98% of its own operating budget, with the remaining 2% coming from the Department of Defense.

The Exchange runs more than 3,700 facilities, including base exchanges, at US Army and Air Force bases in more than 30 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and five U.S. territories. The Exchange serves active-duty military personnel, reservists, retirees, and their family members.

The Exchange had revenue of over $10 billion in 2011. Starting Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2017, military exchanges will offer online exchange shopping privileges to an estimated 18.5 million honorably discharged veterans.

Army and Air Force Exchange Service