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Orscheln Farm & Home Supply Corporate Office

Orscheln Farm and Home Supply was founded in 1960 by W.C. Orscheln in Sedelia, Missouri. Although the Orscheln brothers had been in the trucking and farming equipment business since at least the 1930’s, the company’s focus moved to supplying rural American families and small-time farmers with the supplies they needed.

The company operates a chain of home improvement, farm supplies, and hunting supplies. The distribution center and headquarters are located in Moberly, Missouri. The recent acquisition of a warehouse/distribution center in Abilene, Kansas, is meant to supply locations that are under construction or are about to open.

Orscheln Farm and Home Supply currently has 175 locations in 9 states. The company operates as a subsidiary of the Orscheln Group.

In August 2020, the company opened a new location in Lexington, Kentucky. 

In October 2022, Tractor Supply Company acquired Orscheln Farm and Home for $238 million. It is unknown if Tractor Supply will rebrand Orscheln Farm and Home.

The company maintains a corporate office in Moberly, Missouri.

Orscheln Farm and Home Supply

Orscheln Farm and Home Supply was founded in 1960 by W.C. Orscheln in Sedelia, Missouri. Although the Orscheln brothers had been in the trucking and farming equipment business since at least the 1930’s, the company’s focus moved to supplying rural American families and small-time farmers with the supplies they needed.

History

The company operates a chain of home improvement, farm supplies, and hunting supplies. The distribution center and headquarters are located in Moberly, Missouri. The recent acquisition of a warehouse/distribution center in Abilene, Kansas, is meant to supply locations that are under construction or are about to open.

Orscheln Farm and Home Supply currently has 175 locations in 9 states. The company operates as a subsidiary of the Orscheln Group.

In August 2020, the company opened a new location in Lexington, Kentucky. 

In October 2022, Tractor Supply Company acquired Orscheln Farm and Home for $238 million. It is unknown if Tractor Supply will rebrand Orscheln Farm and Home.

The company maintains a corporate office in Moberly, Missouri.

Cost Plus World Market Corporate Office

Cost Plus World Market was founded by William Amthor in 1958 on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, California. Amthor sold some extra rattan furniture that he had imported. The furniture sold so quickly that Amthor opened a warehouse and began importing shiploads of imported items, which he sold at cost plus 10%, thus the company name.

The company is a chain of retail stores which sell specialty and imported items such as housewares, furniture, coffee, and candles. Today, the company has 276 locations in 35 states.

Cost Plus World Market has more than 6,000 full time employees and boasts annual revenue in 2011 of $963.8 million. Cost Plus World Market went public in 2006 on the NASDAQ for a few years until Bed, Bath & Beyond purchased the company in 2012 and it now operates as a subsidiary.

Cost Plus World Market

Cost Plus World Market was founded by William Amthor in 1958 on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, California. Amthor sold some extra rattan furniture that he had imported. The furniture sold so quickly that Amthor opened a warehouse and began importing shiploads of imported items, which he sold at cost plus 10%, thus the company name.

The company is a chain of retail stores which sell specialty and imported items such as housewares, furniture, coffee, and candles. Today, the company has 276 locations in 35 states.

Cost Plus World Market has more than 6,000 full time employees and boasts annual revenue in 2011 of $963.8 million. Cost Plus World Market went public in 2006 on the NASDAQ for a few years until Bed, Bath & Beyond purchased the company in 2012 and it now operates as a subsidiary.

History

Brookstone Corporate Office

Brookstone was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and his wife Mary, after the pair took some basic accounting classes via mail. They made a catalog of items for hobbyists and mailed them to people in their state. Mr. de Beaumont was well known for creating his own handy “tools” or shortcut items, which he soon featured for sale in his catalog. The company is named after their farm.

Today, Brookstone is a chain of 300 retail stores across the US, usually found in airports and shopping malls. The first brick and mortar location was opened in 1973. The company is known for toys and unique items such as massage chairs, pillows with embedded speakers, and iPhone accessories. Brookstone is unique in that customers can try out any item in the store before purchasing.

Brookstone filed for bankruptcy in early 2014 and was acquired by Sailing Capital and Sun Power Corporation in June of 20144. Stores and online services remained open and the company is back in the black.

Brookstone

Brookstone was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and his wife Mary, after the pair took some basic accounting classes via mail. They made a catalog of items for hobbyists and mailed them to people in their state. Mr. de Beaumont was well known for creating his own handy “tools” or shortcut items, which he soon featured for sale in his catalog. The company is named after their farm.

Today, Brookstone is a chain of 300 retail stores across the US, usually found in airports and shopping malls. The first brick and mortar location was opened in 1973. The company is known for toys and unique items such as massage chairs, pillows with embedded speakers, and iPhone accessories. Brookstone is unique in that customers can try out any item in the store before purchasing.

Brookstone filed for bankruptcy in early 2014 and was acquired by Sailing Capital and Sun Power Corporation in June of 20144. Stores and online services remained open and the company is back in the black.

History

Orchard Supply Hardware Corporate Office

Orchard Supply Hardware, often referred to as OSH, is a chain of home improvement, gardening, and hardware stores in the US. Founded in 1931 as Orchard Supply Farmers Co-Op, the company originally was made up of a group of 30 fruit tree farmers who put up $30 to purchase much-needed supplies during the Great Depression.

Today, Orchard Supply Hardware is a subsidiary of Lowe’s, and has more than 91 locations in the US, along with approximately 5,400 full-time employees.

The company has launched a new program called OSHbots, which are robot employees. These moving robots have LCD screens, 3D cameras, and speak both English and Spanish. The OSHbots can identify items brought in by customers and take them to where replacement items are or customers can research more products or similar products directly on the robot itself. This is a pilot program originally introduced in Lowe’s stores in 2014.

Parent company Lowe’s closed out all Orchard Hardware Supply stores at the end of 2018.

Orchard Supply Hardware

Orchard Supply Hardware, often referred to as OSH, is a chain of home improvement, gardening, and hardware stores in the US. Founded in 1931 as Orchard Supply Farmers Co-Op, the company originally was made up of a group of 30 fruit tree farmers who put up $30 to purchase much-needed supplies during the Great Depression.

Today, Orchard Supply Hardware is a subsidiary of Lowe’s, and has more than 91 locations in the US, along with approximately 5,400 full-time employees.

The company has launched a new program called OSHbots, which are robot employees. These moving robots have LCD screens, 3D cameras, and speak both English and Spanish. The OSHbots can identify items brought in by customers and take them to where replacement items are or customers can research more products or similar products directly on the robot itself. This is a pilot program originally introduced in Lowe’s stores in 2014.

History

Parent company Lowe’s closed out all Orchard Hardware Supply stores at the end of 2018.

Ocean State Job Lot Corporate Office

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Ocean State Job Lot was founded in 1977 by current CEO Marc Perlman and his brother Alan in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The company is a chain of discount department stores offering everything from food to beach chair, patio plants to swimsuits.

ocean state job lot building front with plantsThe company has 133 locations in the New England states, including New York and New Jersey. Ocean State Job Lot typically offers name brand and big brand merchandise that is discounted due to overstock, out of season, or discontinued styles. The company also offers new, but not overstock or clearance items, that it maintains stock levels of on a regular basis.

ocean state job lot building frontOcean State Job Lot typically rents previous discount store locations that have gone out of business and reuses as many items as possible to cut costs, such as display cases, checkout tables, and existing light fixtures to save money on remodeling costs. In January 2019, the company announced it was expanding into Pennslyvania by renting former Toys R Us locations. 

ocean state job lot store signThe company made Forbes Best Midsize Employer list in both 2017 and 2018.  Ocean State Job Lot regularly donates to a variety of causes or offers substantial discounts to groups, such as first responders and college students. 

In March 2023, the company opened its 151st location in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Headquarters remain in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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Ocean State Job Lots

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Ocean State Job Lot was founded in 1977 by current CEO Marc Perlman and his brother Alan in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The company is a chain of discount department stores offering everything from food to beach chair, patio plants to swimsuits.

ocean state job lot building front with plantsThe company has 133 locations in the New England states, including New York and New Jersey. Ocean State Job Lot typically offers name brand and big brand merchandise that is discounted due to overstock, out of season, or discontinued styles. The company also offers new, but not overstock or clearance items, that it maintains stock levels of on a regular basis.

History

ocean state job lot building frontOcean State Job Lot typically rents previous discount store locations that have gone out of business and reuses as many items as possible to cut costs, such as display cases, checkout tables, and existing light fixtures to save money on remodeling costs. In January 2019, the company announced it was expanding into Pennslyvania by renting former Toys R Us locations. 

ocean state job lot store signThe company made Forbes Best Midsize Employer list in both 2017 and 2018.  Ocean State Job Lot regularly donates to a variety of causes or offers substantial discounts to groups, such as first responders and college students. 

In March 2023, the company opened its 151st location in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Headquarters remain in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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