Retail

Target Corporate Office

Target began in 1902 as the Dayton Dry Goods Company. The company was founded by George Draper Dayton.

In 1938, George died and his son, Nelson took over the multi-million dollar business.

In 1962, the company opened its first Target location. The idea came from John Geisse, who envisioned an upscale discount retailer.

In 1967, the Dayton Corporation was formed and went public.

By 1979, there were 80 Target stores in 11 states.

In 1982, the company expanded to the West Coast with the acquisition of 33 FedMart stores.

In 1990, Marshall Field’s was acquired.

In 2000, the Dayton Hudson Corporation was renamed to the Target Corporation.

In 2011, the company expanded to Canada with the acquisition of 220 Zellers locations.

In March 2019, Target distanced itself designer Mossimo Giannulli, who heads the “Mossimo” clothing line that has been sold in its stores for years, after he and his wife, actress Lori Loughlin, were linked to a college admission cheating scam.

Today, Target is the 2nd largest discount retailer in the US with nearly 1800 locations.

Target

Target began in 1902 as the Dayton Dry Goods Company. The company was founded by George Draper Dayton.

In 1938, George died and his son, Nelson took over the multi-million dollar business.

History

In 1962, the company opened its first Target location. The idea came from John Geisse, who envisioned an upscale discount retailer.

In 1967, the Dayton Corporation was formed and went public.

By 1979, there were 80 Target stores in 11 states.

In 1982, the company expanded to the West Coast with the acquisition of 33 FedMart stores.

In 1990, Marshall Field’s was acquired.

In 2000, the Dayton Hudson Corporation was renamed to the Target Corporation.

In 2011, the company expanded to Canada with the acquisition of 220 Zellers locations.

Today, Target is the 2nd largest discount retailer in the US with nearly 1800 locations.

Crocs Corporate Office

Crocs was founded in 2002 by friends Scott Seamans, Lyndon (Duke) Hanson, and George Boedecker, Jr. The original Crocs designed was acquired from a Quebec company called Foam Creations.

The first model, called The Beach, was unveiled at the 2002 Ft. Lauderdale boat show. All 200 pairs were sold at the show.

In 2003, the friend of the founders Ron Snyder was hired as CEO.

In 2004, the company acquired Finproject NA, the company who owned the proprietary foam formula.

In 2006, the company went public.

In 2008, after a 90% drop in stock price, the company hired former Nike executive Adam Baker to revamp their marketing.

In May 2018, Crocs stocks jumped nearly 160% on a resurgence of popularity.

Crocs is a specialty shoe manufacturer that also sells clothing and accessories.

Crocs

Crocs was founded in 2002 by friends Scott Seamans, Lyndon (Duke) Hanson, and George Boedecker, Jr. The original Crocs designed was acquired from a Quebec company called Foam Creations.

The first model, called The Beach, was unveiled at the 2002 Ft. Lauderdale boat show. All 200 pairs were sold at the show.

In 2003, the friend of the founders Ron Snyder was hired as CEO.

History

In 2004, the company acquired Finproject NA, the company who owned the proprietary foam formula.

In 2006, the company went public.

In 2008, after a 90% drop in stock price, the company hired former Nike executive Adam Baker to revamp their marketing.

In May 2018, Crocs stocks jumped nearly 160% on a resurgence of popularity.

Crocs is a specialty shoe manufacturer that also sells clothing and accessories.

Giant Eagle Corporate Office

Giant Eagle was founded in 1918 as Eagle Grocery by 3 families: Porter, Chait, and Goldstein/Shapira.

In 1928, they sell the company to Kroger.

In 1931, after their non-compete had elapsed, those 3 families joined the Moravitz and Weizenbaum families to form Giant Eagle.

The company grew steadily in the ’30s and ’40s, despite the Great Depression.

The company expanded to Ohio in the 1980s with the acquisition of Youngstown-based Tamarkin.

In 1991, the Giant Eagle Advantage Card is introduced.

In 2000, the company enters the Columbus, Ohio market. They expand to Toledo the following year.

By 2008, the company had 23 stores in the Columbus market.

The company is the 49th largest retailer in the US, with annual revenue in 2011 of $9.3 billion and 36,000 full-time employees.

In 2017, the company rolled out a trial program called Food & Wine Fridays, where shoppers would purchase a wine glass and get free wine and food samples on Fridays.

Today, Giant Eagle operates 417 stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. They also operate 168 GetGo gas stations.

In March 2023, the company announced that it would replace CEO Laura Karet with long-time Giant Eagle employee Bill Artman.

Giant Eagle maintains a corporate office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle was founded in 1918 as Eagle Grocery by 3 families: Porter, Chait, and Goldstein/Shapira.

In 1928, they sell the company to Kroger.

History

In 1931, after their non-compete had elapsed, those 3 families joined the Moravitz and Weizenbaum families to form Giant Eagle.

The company grew steadily in the ’30s and ’40s, despite the Great Depression.

The company expanded to Ohio in the 1980s with the acquisition of Youngstown-based Tamarkin.

In 1991, the Giant Eagle Advantage Card is introduced.

In 2000, the company enters the Columbus, Ohio market. They expand to Toledo the following year.

By 2008, the company had 23 stores in the Columbus market.

The company is the 49th largest retailer in the US, with annual revenue in 2011 of $9.3 billion and 36,000 full-time employees.

In 2017, the company rolled out a trial program called Food & Wine Fridays, where shoppers would purchase a wine glass and get free wine and food samples on Fridays.

Today, Giant Eagle operates 417 stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. They also operate 168 GetGo gas stations.

In March 2023, the company announced that it would replace CEO Laura Karet with long-time Giant Eagle employee Bill Artman.

Giant Eagle maintains a corporate office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Patagonia Corporate Office

Patagonia was founded by climber Yvon Chouinard in 1973. Couinard previously owned a climbing supply company called Chouinard Equipment.

In 1977, the company introduced a pile sweater, the first multi-layer outdoor clothing.

In 1984, the company discovered Capilene, a polyester that would not melt in the dryer.

In 1986, the company began donating 10% of its profits to environmental causes.

The company grew rapidly in the 90s. After growing too quickly, a bank called a loan due early, and the company was forced to lay off 20% of its workforce.

In 2008, the company received the “Eco Brand of the Year” award.

Today, Patagonia is a leading retailer of high-end outdoor clothing.

In 2022, the owner and founder of Patagonia stated that he intended to give away his $3 billion company in order to help save the planet.

Patagonia maintains a corporate office in Ventura, California.

Patagonia

Patagonia was founded by climber Yvon Chouinard in 1973. Couinard previously owned a climbing supply company called Chouinard Equipment.

In 1977, the company introduced a pile sweater, the first multi-layer outdoor clothing.

History

In 1984, the company discovered Capilene, a polyester that would not melt in the dryer.

In 1986, the company began donating 10% of its profits to environmental causes.

The company grew rapidly in the 90s. After growing too quickly, a bank called a loan due early, and the company was forced to lay off 20% of its workforce.

In 2008, the company received the “Eco Brand of the Year” award.

Today, Patagonia is a leading retailer of high-end outdoor clothing.

In 2022, the owner and founder of Patagonia stated that he intended to give away his $3 billion company in order to help save the planet.

Patagonia maintains a corporate office in Ventura, California.

Buckle Corporate Office

Buckle was founded in 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska by David Hirschfeld. Originally called Mills Clothing, the store sold men’s clothing and accessories.

David’s son, Dan, took over the company in 1965.

In 1967, a second store was purchased. The store was called Brass Buckle.

By the 1970s, Brass Buckle transitioned to a denim store.

In 1977, the company began selling women’s clothing.

By 1981, there were 17 Brass Buckle stores.

In 1991, the company name was changed to just Buckle.

In 1992, the company went public. In 1997, the company moved to the NYSE.

By 1996, there were 181 stores in 22 states.

Today, Buckle operates nearly 450 retail stores in 43 US states.

Buckle

Buckle was founded in 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska by David Hirschfeld. Originally called Mills Clothing, the store sold men’s clothing and accessories.

David’s son, Dan, took over the company in 1965.

In 1967, a second store was purchased. The store was called Brass Buckle.

History

By the 1970s, Brass Buckle transitioned to a denim store.

In 1977, the company began selling women’s clothing.

By 1981, there were 17 Brass Buckle stores.

In 1991, the company name was changed to just Buckle.

In 1992, the company went public. In 1997, the company moved to the NYSE.

By 1996, there were 181 stores in 22 states.

Today, Buckle operates nearly 450 retail stores in 43 US states.