Retail

Ross Corporate Office

Ross Department Store was opened in 1950 by Morris Ross in San Bruno, California.

By 1981, Ross had built the company to 6 department stores.

In 1982, a group of investors led by Mervin Morris purchased the company and changed them to off-price retail stores called Ross Dress For Less.

By 1985, there were 107 Ross Dress For Less stores and the company goes public.

In 1992, the company introduces its Home Accents stores.

In 1994, the company adds a Bed and Bath department to its stores.

In 2004, dd’s Discounts in launched in California.

Today, the company operates over 1,000 stores in 29 US states. They are the third largest off-price retailer in the US market.

Ross Stores

Ross Department Store was opened in 1950 by Morris Ross in San Bruno, California.

By 1981, Ross had built the company to 6 department stores.

In 1982, a group of investors led by Mervin Morris purchased the company and changed them to off-price retail stores called Ross Dress For Less.

History

By 1985, there were 107 Ross Dress For Less stores and the company goes public.

In 1992, the company introduces its Home Accents stores.

In 1994, the company adds a Bed and Bath department to its stores.

In 2004, dd’s Discounts in launched in California.

Today, the company operates over 1,000 stores in 29 US states. They are the third largest off-price retailer in the US market.

Wegmans began in 1916 as the Rochester Fruit and Vegetable Company. The company was founded by John and Walter Wegman. John began by using a pushcart to sell produce. then later he and his brother Walter pooled their savings to open a storefront.

In 1931, the brothers incorporated the business as Wegman’s Food Market and opened a self-service grocery.

In 1968, the company begins expanding. First in Syracuse, New York, later in Buffalo, New York.

In 1972, the company opens its first pharmacy inside a store.

In 1974, the company acquires Bilt-Rite Chase-Pitkin.

In 1986, Wegmans Federal Credit Union opens for business.

In 1993, the company opens its first store outside of New York in Erie, Pennsylvania.

The company quit selling tobacco products in 2008 and even offered stop smoking programs to their employees.

In 2009, Wegmans ranked 29th on the Supermarket News list of the Top 75 North American Food Retailers based on sales volume.

In June of 2017, the company partnered with Instacart to provide delivery of their Personal Shopper program.

Wegmans has appeared on Fortune’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list since the list first appeared in 1998. The company has continually ranked among the top 10 for eight consecutive years.

Today, Wegmans is still a family-owned regional supermarket with 95 stores in 6 states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The company had annual revenue in 2016 of $8.3 billion.

Wegmans

History

In 1931, the brothers incorporated the business as Wegman’s Food Market and opened a self-service grocery.

In 1968, the company begins expanding. First in Syracuse, New York, later in Buffalo, New York.

In 1972, the company opens its first pharmacy inside a store.

In 1974, the company acquires Bilt-Rite Chase-Pitkin.

In 1986, Wegmans Federal Credit Union opens for business.

In 1993, the company opens its first store outside of New York in Erie, Pennsylvania.

The company quit selling tobacco products in 2008 and even offered stop smoking programs to their employees.

In 2009, Wegmans ranked 29th on the Supermarket News list of the Top 75 North American Food Retailers based on sales volume.

In June of 2017, the company partnered with Instacart to provide delivery of their Personal Shopper program.

Microsoft Corporate Office

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen.

In 1980, the company launched Xenix, their operating system based off of Unix.

In 1984, Microsoft Windows launched.

In 1986, the company headquarters were moved to Redmond, Washington where they remain today. The company also went public this same year.

In 1990, Microsoft Office was launched.

In 2000, Bill Gates was replaced as CEO by Steve Ballmer.

In 2001, the Xbox and Windows XP are both unveiled.

In 2007, Windows Vista is launched.

In 2011, the company acquired Skype.

In 2012, the Microsoft Surface tablet is launched.

Today, Microsoft is a multinational software manufacturer. Microsoft Windows is the most used desktop operating system in the world. The company also produces other consumer electronics like the Xbox and Zune.

In November 2018, Microsoft became the world’s most valuable company, rising above Apple.

Microsoft confirmed suspicions in 2019 that Cortana and Skype recordings were not private.

In mid-August 2019, the company warned users to update their Windows 10 systems immediately to avoid a virus that spreads malware between computers without any user interaction.

Microsoft

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen.

In 1980, the company launched Xenix, their operating system based off of Unix.

History

In 1984, Microsoft Windows launched.

In 1986, the company headquarters were moved to Redmond, Washington where they remain today. The company also went public this same year.

In 1990, Microsoft Office was launched.

In 2000, Bill Gates was replaced as CEO by Steve Ballmer.

In 2001, the Xbox and Windows XP are both unveiled.

In 2007, Windows Vista is launched.

In 2011, the company acquired Skype.

In 2012, the Microsoft Surface tablet is launched.

In November 2018, Microsoft became the world’s most valuable company, rising above Apple.

Microsoft confirmed suspicions in 2019 that Cortana and Skype recordings were not private.

In mid-August 2019, the company warned users to update their Windows 10 systems immediately to avoid a virus that spreads malware between computers without any user interaction.

Burlington Coat Factory Corporate Office

Burlington Coat Factory was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of women’s outerwear.

The modern company was founded in 1972 by Monroe and Henrietta Milstein. The Milstein’s purchased a warehouse in Burlington, NJ, and began wholesaling coats and jackets. The company gradually added additional clothing items and accessories.

In 1983, the company changed its name to the Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation and goes public.

In 1990, a national distribution center is constructed in Burlington, NJ.

By 2003, there were 335 locations.

In 2006, the company was acquired by Bain Capital and taken private.

Today, there are over 500 Burlington Coat Factory stores in 44 US states and Puerto Rico.

In 2023, after Bed, Bath, and Beyond closed all of its stores, Burlington purchased the leases for at least 40 locations in June 2023.

Burlington Coat Factory maintains a corporate office in Burlington Township, New Jersey.

Burlington Coat Factory

Burlington Coat Factory was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of women’s outerwear.

History

In 1983, the company changed its name to the Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation and goes public.

In 1990, a national distribution center is constructed in Burlington, NJ.

By 2003, there were 335 locations.

In 2006, the company was acquired by Bain Capital and taken private.

Today, there are over 500 Burlington Coat Factory stores in 44 US states and Puerto Rico.

In 2023, after Bed, Bath, and Beyond closed all of its stores, Burlington purchased the leases for at least 40 locations in June 2023.

Burlington Coat Factory maintains a corporate office in Burlington Township, New Jersey.

Fresh and Easy Corporate Office

Fresh & Easy is a wholly owned subsidiary of UK giant Tesco. The chain started in 2007 when Tesco decided to move into the US market with a chain of small format stores in the Western US. The first three test markets were Las Vegas, Phoenix and Southern California.

By 2009, the company was losing a substantial amount of money.

In 2010, the chain announced they would be closing 13 stores temporarily.

As of 2011, there were 182 stores in Arizona, California and Nevada.

In 2012, CEO Tim Mason resigns.

In 2013, Tesco announced plans to pull out of the US market. The Fresh & Easy chain currently has over 200 stores and is reportedly for sale.

Fresh and Easy

By 2009, the company was losing a substantial amount of money.

In 2010, the chain announced they would be closing 13 stores temporarily.

History

As of 2011, there were 182 stores in Arizona, California and Nevada.

In 2012, CEO Tim Mason resigns.

In 2013, Tesco announced plans to pull out of the US market. The Fresh & Easy chain currently has over 200 stores and is reportedly for sale.