Retail

Mens Wearhouse Corporate Office

Men’s Wearhouse was founded in 1973 by George Zimmer. The first store was located in Houston, Texas where they company headquarters remains today.

By 1981, Zimmer had grown the chain to 12 locations. By 1985, there were 25 stores.

In 1992, the company went public. Growth of the chain exploded during the early 90s.

In 1999, the company expands into Canada with the acquisition of Moores Retail Group.

In 2000, the first K&G Women’s Superstore opens.

In 2006, After Hour Formalwear is acquired.

The company was best known for its television commercial’s featuring Zimmer stating, “You’re going to like the way you look. I GUARANTEE it.”

In 2013, founder George Zimmer is fired from his Executive Chairman position for undisclosed reasons.

In 2014, the company acquired competitor Jos. A. Banks for $1.8 billion.

Today, the chain operates over 1,l541 stores under 4 brands: Mens Wearhouse, Mens Wearhouse and Tux, K&G, and Moores Clothing. The company states that it plans to close approximately 10 locations in 2018, but declined to state which locations at this time.

Annual revenue for the company in 2016 was $3.378 billion.

Zimmerman started a new endeavor in 2022, renting tuxedo’s and the market is booming.

The company changed its name to Tailored Brands in February 2016, as well as its ticker symbol on the NYSE, which now is: TLRD. The company headquarters remain in Houston, Texas.

Men's Wearhouse

Men’s Wearhouse was founded in 1973 by George Zimmer. The first store was located in Houston, Texas where they company headquarters remains today.

By 1981, Zimmer had grown the chain to 12 locations. By 1985, there were 25 stores.

History

In 1992, the company went public. Growth of the chain exploded during the early 90s.

In 1999, the company expands into Canada with the acquisition of Moores Retail Group.

In 2000, the first K&G Women’s Superstore opens.

In 2006, After Hour Formalwear is acquired.

The company was best known for its television commercial’s featuring Zimmer stating, “You’re going to like the way you look. I GUARANTEE it.”

In 2013, founder George Zimmer is fired from his Executive Chairman position for undisclosed reasons.

In 2014, the company acquired competitor Jos. A. Banks for $1.8 billion.

Annual revenue for the company in 2016 was $3.378 billion.

Zimmerman started a new endeavor in 2022, renting tuxedo’s and the market is booming.

The company changed its name to Tailored Brands in February 2016, as well as its ticker symbol on the NYSE, which now is: TLRD. The company headquarters remain in Houston, Texas.

Helzberg Diamonds Corporate Office

Helzberg Diamonds was founded in 1915 by Morris Helzberg. The first store was located in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1930, the company develops the Certified Perfect Diamonds Program.

In 1932, the company expands the Kansas City store under the leadership of Morris’s youngest son, Barnett.

By 1959, there were 15 stores and a mail order division.

In 1967, the company launches the famous “I Am Loved” ad campaign.

By 1990, there are 101 stores in 22 states.

In 1995, the company is acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

In 1996, the company launches an ecommerce website.

By 1999, there are 200 stores.

In 2010, the company became the first nationwide jeweler to qualify for membership in the American Gem Society.

Today, Helzberg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. The chain currently operates over 250 stores in the US.

Helzberg Diamonds

Helzberg Diamonds was founded in 1915 by Morris Helzberg. The first store was located in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1930, the company develops the Certified Perfect Diamonds Program.

In 1932, the company expands the Kansas City store under the leadership of Morris’s youngest son, Barnett.

History

By 1959, there were 15 stores and a mail order division.

In 1967, the company launches the famous “I Am Loved” ad campaign.

By 1990, there are 101 stores in 22 states.

In 1995, the company is acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

In 1996, the company launches an ecommerce website.

By 1999, there are 200 stores.

In 2010, the company became the first nationwide jeweler to qualify for membership in the American Gem Society.

Today, Helzberg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. The chain currently operates over 250 stores in the US.

Pet Supplies Plus Corporate Office

Pet Supplies Plus was founded in Redford, Michigan in 1988 by Harry Shallop and Jack Berry. They designed their stores to be more like grocery stores than your average cramped pet store. Pets were also welcome in the stores. The concept was an instant success.

By 1993, there were 30 stores and Harvey Solway joined the company as the third partner.

In the late 90s, the chain began to franchise and grew even more quickly.

In 2010, the company is acquired by private equity firm Irving Place Capital.

In September 2017, True Leaf Pet significantly expanded the distribution of its popular True Hemp supplement line both online and in bricks and mortar stores, including most Pet Supplies Plus locations.

Pets are allowed to walk through the aisles of the Pet Supplies Plus stores. All stores provide treats, chew toys, and other such products, which are located on low shelves making it easy for dogs to reach them. In addition to offering brand name pet foods, the company also makes their own brand of dog and cat foods under the “Redford” name.

Despite the coronavirus and quarantine, Pet Supplies Plus reported strong mid-year growth in June 2020, with more than 12 new franchises created.

Today, there are more than 490 Pet Supplies Plus stores in 31 US states. Almost all locations offer dog grooming, self-service doggie wash stations, and some locations offer low-cost spay and neuter clinics on certain days of each month. Headquarters are located in Livonia, Michigan.

Pet Supplies Plus

By 1993, there were 30 stores and Harvey Solway joined the company as the third partner.

History

In the late 90s, the chain began to franchise and grew even more quickly.

In 2010, the company is acquired by private equity firm Irving Place Capital.

Despite the coronavirus and quarantine, Pet Supplies Plus reported strong mid-year growth in June 2020, with more than 12 new franchises created.

Belk Corporate Office

Belk was founded by William Henry Belk in 1888 in Monroe, North Carolina. The store was originally called New York Racket and then renamed to Belk Brothers.

In 1908, the company headquarters was moved to Charlotte, where it remains today. A huge flagship store was built where the Bank of America Corporate Center now stands.

In 1921, the Belks begin partnering with the Leggett brothers to open new stores.

In 1952, the company opens its first shopping center in Florida.

In 1956, department store chain Efird is acquired.

In 1988, a new corporate headquarters is constructed in Charlotte.

In 1998, the company consolidates its 112 brands to form Belk Inc.

In 2004, John M. Belk retires as CEO after 50 years of leading the company. He is replaced by Thomas Belk.

In April of 2015, Belk was sold to a private equity firm, Sycamore Partners. Since then, it has laid off more than 200 persons from the corporate office and slashed jobs across the board at all 300 store locations.

In June 2018, the company was listed as one of the three worst employers to work for in North Carolina.

Today, there are over 300 Belk department stores in the US.

Headquarters remain in Charlotte, North Carolina, at this time.

Belk

Belk was founded by William Henry Belk in 1888 in Monroe, North Carolina. The store was originally called New York Racket and then renamed to Belk Brothers.

In 1908, the company headquarters was moved to Charlotte, where it remains today. A huge flagship store was built where the Bank of America Corporate Center now stands.

History

In 1921, the Belks begin partnering with the Leggett brothers to open new stores.

In 1952, the company opens its first shopping center in Florida.

In 1956, department store chain Efird is acquired.

In 1988, a new corporate headquarters is constructed in Charlotte.

In 1998, the company consolidates its 112 brands to form Belk Inc.

In 2004, John M. Belk retires as CEO after 50 years of leading the company. He is replaced by Thomas Belk.

In June 2018, the company was listed as one of the three worst employers to work for in North Carolina.

Today, there are over 300 Belk department stores in the US.

Headquarters remain in Charlotte, North Carolina, at this time.

Midas Corporate Office

Midas began in 1956 as the Muffler Installation Dealers Associated Serivce or MIDAS for short. The company was founded by Nate Sherman with the first location in Macon, Georgia.

By 1966, there were 426 Midas locations.

In 1972, Midas International was purchased by IC Industries. The company was renamed to the Whitman Corporation.

In 1979, in addition to mufflers, the company begins to offer brake services.

By 1980, there were 1350 Midas locations worldwide.

In 1986, the 2000th location was opened.

In 1998, Whitman spun Midas off as its own company and is listed on the NYSE.

In 2001, the company purchases 98 franchise locations in an attempt to improve profits.

In 2012, the company is purchased by the TBC Corporation and taken private.

Today, there are over 2500 Midas locations worldwide.

Midas

Midas began in 1956 as the Muffler Installation Dealers Associated Serivce or MIDAS for short. The company was founded by Nate Sherman with the first location in Macon, Georgia.

By 1966, there were 426 Midas locations.

In 1972, Midas International was purchased by IC Industries. The company was renamed to the Whitman Corporation.

History

In 1979, in addition to mufflers, the company begins to offer brake services.

By 1980, there were 1350 Midas locations worldwide.

In 1986, the 2000th location was opened.

In 1998, Whitman spun Midas off as its own company and is listed on the NYSE.

In 2001, the company purchases 98 franchise locations in an attempt to improve profits.

In 2012, the company is purchased by the TBC Corporation and taken private.

Today, there are over 2500 Midas locations worldwide.