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Survey Companies/Organisations
- North America
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Retail and wholesale
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800-JR Cigar, Inc. |
United States |
800-JR Cigar is a leading distributor and retailer of
premium cigars. Its retail operations (which account for nearly 60% of
revenues) include six specialty cigar stores, three discount outlet stores
(all in North Carolina), and a direct-mail catalog.
The stores also sell fragrances, apparel, jewelry, and
other specialty items.
In addition, 800-JR Cigar distributes a wholesale
mail-order catalog to more than 8,000 smoke shops, liquor stores, taverns,
and other retailers; it also operates cash-and-carry wholesale operations
through its outlet stores.
The founding Rothman family owns about 79% of 800-JR
Cigar. |
800-JR Cigar, Inc.
Lewis Rothman
CEO
301 Rte. 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
United States |
TEL: + 973 8849555
FAX: + 973 8849556
Homepage: http://www.jrcigars.com
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A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. |
United States |
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. is an operator of
arts and crafts superstores. The company offers a vast assortment of
traditional and contemporary arts and crafts merchandise for a wide range
of customers. The company operates a forty-store chain of retail arts and
crafts stores in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions of the United
States. The merchandise offered by the company includes floral and
accessories, traditional crafts, art supplies and frames, fashion crafts
and seasonal items. Art supplies and frames include art supplies, stamps
and stationery, stencils and frames. Fashion crafts include clothing,
transfer of pictures onto clothing and jewelry making. Seasonal items
include decorations of all major holidays and seasons. Art supplies and
frames accounted for 30% of 1999 revenues; traditional crafts, 29%; floral
and accessories, 28%; fashion crafts, 7% and seasonal items, 6%. |
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.
J.E Parker
CEO
500 University Court
Blackwood, NJ 08012
United States |
TEL: +1 856 2286700
Homepage: http://www.acmoore.com
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. |
United States |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. purchases, distributes and
sells men's, women's and kids' casual apparel. The company is a speciality
retailer of casual, classic American sportswear targeted at capturing a
market comprising mainly of young people. The company's retail operations
are carried out under the brand name Abercrombie & Fitch through 250
retail stores. The company also supplies rugged and high-quality outdoor
wear.pany also supplies rugged and high-quality outdoor wear. |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
M.S. Jeffries
CEO
Four Limited Parkway East
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
United States |
TEL: +1 614 5776500
Homepage: http://www.abercrombie.com
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Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. |
Canada |
Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. is a leader in the
convenience store industry in Quebec. The company operates a network of
1,610 outlets. Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. is known for its distinctive
DEPAN-E$COMPTE formula, which is to offer "customers all the products
they need, when they need them, at supermarket prices", the aim of
this formula is to increase average sales per customer. |
Alimentation Couche Tard Inc.
A. Bouchard
CEO
1600 St. Martin Boulevard East
Laval Quebec H7G 4S7
Canada |
TEL: +1 450 6626632 |
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Amazon.Com, Inc. |
United States |
Amazon.Com, Inc. is a retailer in books, music and video
through the most widely known and cited commerce sites on the web. The
company offers more than 4.7 million book, music CD, video, DVD, computer
game and other titles. Shopping at Amazon.com enables simple ordering,
secure credit card transactions, e-mail communication with customers and
direct shipping worldwide. Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Internet
Movie Database, Earth's Biggest Bookstore and 1-Click are the registered
trademarks of Amazon.com and the affiliates. During 1999, the company
acquired e-Niche Incorported, Accept.com Financial Services Corporation,
Alexa Internet, LiveBid.com, Inc., commerce assets of Acme Electric Motor
Co. and Back to Basics Toys, Inc. US books, music and DVD/video accounted
for 80% of 1999 revenues; wed services, 10% and early-stage businesses and
other, 10%. |
Amazon.Com, Inc.
J.P. Bezos
CEO
1200 12th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144-2734
United States |
TEL: +1 206 2661000
Homepage: http://www.amazon.com
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American Consumers, Inc. |
United States |
American Consumers, Inc. operates six supermarkets
within the geographical area that comprises Northwest Georgia, Northeast
Alabama and Southeast Tennessee. The supermarkets are self-service and are
involved in the retail selling of groceries including meat, fresh produce,
tobacco products, dairy products and various other non-food items. All the
supermarkets are operated under the name "Shop-Rite". The
products sold in the supermarkets feature national brand merchandise with
only a small portion of revenues coming from controlled label, private
label or generic merchandise. These labels include "Hyde Park",
"Rainbow" and "Marquee" and relate to dairy products,
frozen vegetables and jellies. As of the second quarter of fiscal 1999 the
company has incurred $5,000 on year 2000 expenses. Grocery and non-food
items accounted for 70% of fiscal 1999 revenues; meat products, 23% and
produce, 7%. |
American Consumers, Inc.
M.A. Richardson
President
418a Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
United States |
TEL: +1 706 8613347 |
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. |
United States |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a prominent specialty
retailer of men's and women's casual life style apparel, footwear and
accessories. The company currently operates in 45 states and has 466
stores. The company offers a wide selection of basic apparel items like
khakis and denim and has a constant up to date and fresh selection of
fashion items. During the year 1999 the company opened 80 new stores.
Women's apparel accounted for 53% of 1999 revenues; men's apparel, 39% and
footwear and accessories, 8%.ies, 8%. |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
J.L. Schottenstein
CEO
150 Thorn Hill Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
United States |
TEL: +1 724 7764857
Homepage: http://www.aeoutfitters.com
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Ames Department Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Ames Department Stores, Inc. are retail merchandisers
and operate 460 self-service discount department stores under the Ames
name in 19 states. The company operates primarily in the Northeast,
Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions and the district of Columbia. Ames sells
merchandise in three categories namely home lines, softlines and hardlines.
Home lines consists of towels, bath accessories, small appliances,
housewares and patio furniture. Softlines consists of sportswear, denims,
children's apprel and jewelry. Hardlines consists of beauty care products,
toys, sporting goods and stationery. The company acquired Hills Stores
Company in 1999.999 revenues; softlines, 31% and hardlines, 28%. |
Ames Department Stores, Inc.
J.R. Ettore
President
2418 Main Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
United States |
TEL: +1 860 2572000
Homepage: http://www.AmesStores.com
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AnnTaylor Stores Corporation |
United States |
AnnTaylor Stores Corporation, is a specialty retailer of
women's apparel, shoes and accessories. The products of the company
include career and casual seperates, dresses, tops, weekend wear, shoes
and accessories. The company currently operates over 405 retail stores in
42 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The customers of
the company include fashion conscious and working women from the age group
of 25 to 55.cations. The major customers are fashion conscious and working
women from the age group of 25 to 55. The wholly owned subsidiaries of the
company includes AnnTaylor Inc., AnnTaylor Finance Trust, AnnTaylor Travel
Inc., AnnTaylor Distribution Services Inc., and AnnTaylor Loft Inc. |
AnnTaylor Stores Corporation
J.P. Spainhour
CEO
142 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
United States |
TEL: +1 212 5413300 |
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Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. |
United States |
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. with its
subsidiaries sells reconditioned and distress appliances and provides
recycling services in an environmentally sound manner for major household
appliances. The company sells reconditioned appliances through a chain of
company-owned stores. The brand names are Encore(R) Recycles Appliances
and Appliance$mart(R). The company provides recycling services on a credit
basis to utilities, local governments, appliance retailers and waste
management companies. Major customer of the company is Southern California
Edison Company. In February 1999 the company entered into an 18-month
refrigerator-recycling contract with the Los Angeles Department of Water
and Power (DWP). The company has 3 recycling centers located in Columbus,
Ohio, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Los Angeles, California. Retailing
accounted for 51% of 1999 revenues and recycling, 49%. |
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
E.R. Cameron
President
7400 Excelsior Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55426-4517
United States |
TEL: +1 612 9309000
Homepage: http://www.ARCAinc.com
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Ashford.Com, Inc. |
United States |
Ashford.Com, Inc. (formerly NewWatch Company) is a web
based retailer focused on luxury and premium products including new and
vintage premium watches, fine writing instruments, fragrances, sunglases
and other luxury goods. The company has over 7,000 new and vintage watch
styles from more than 70 premium brands. The company offer customers, the
convenience and flexibility of shopping 24 hours a day, seven days a week
from their homes, offices or other locations. |
Ashford.Com, Inc.
K.E. Kurtzman
CEO
3800 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77098
United States |
TEL: +1 713 3691300
Homepage: http://www.ashford.com
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Autonation, Inc. |
United States |
Autonation, Inc. (formerly called Republic Industries,
Inc.) deals with automotive retailing and also provides financing and
servicing of new and old vehicles. The retail business consists of sale,
lease and financing of new and used vehicles and related products. The
company also provides other related services and products such as sale of
parts and accessories, extended service contracts, aftermarket automotive
products and collision repair services. The activities of the company are
carried on through extensive network of franchised dealerships and
AutoNation USA, megastores. The company also operates through its website
AutoNationDirect.com. The company discontinued its automotive rental
business in 1999. The company acquired various automotive retail
businesses in 1999. |
Autonation, Inc.
M.J. Jackson
CEO
110 S.E. 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States |
TEL: +1 954 7696000 |
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Barnes & Noble, Inc. |
United States |
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is a retailer of various books
including trade books, paperbacks, children's books, off-price bargain
books, magazines, video games and entertainment software stores. The
company operates through 942 bookstores and 526 video game and
entertainment software stores of which 38 were opened in 1999. The
operations of the company are carried under two segments; bookstores and
video game and entertainment software stores. The books are sold through
three primary bookselling strategies: the "super" stores, the
mall strategy and the direct-mail strategy. The company also publishes
books under its "Barnes & Noble Books" imprint for exclusive
marketing through the company's retail stores and nationwide mail-order
catalogs. The video game and entertainment software stores include video
game hardware and software and PC entertainment software. The company
acquired Babbage's Etc. in 1999. The company incurred approximately $4.3
million towards year 2000 expenses till date. Bookstores accounted for 94%
of 1999 revenues and video game and entertainment software stores, 6%. |
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
L. Riggio
CEO
122 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
United States |
TEL: +1 212 6333300
Homepage: http://www.barnesandnoble.com
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. |
United States |
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is a nationwide chain of
superstores marketing predominantly better quality domestic merchandise
and home furnishings typically found in better department stores at
substantially lower prices. Domestic merchandise includes items such as
bed linens, bath accessories and kitchen textiles, while home furnishings
include items such as cookware, dinnerware, glassware and basic housewares.
The company currently operates 189 stores in 35 states. |
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
S.H. Temares
President
650 Liberty Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
United States |
TEL: +1 908 6880888 |
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Big Dog Holdings, Inc. |
United States |
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. markets and retails apparel and
other consumer products. The trademark of the company is Big Dog. The
company retails branded, lifestyle collections of unique, high-quality
products like casual sportswear, activewear, accessories and gifts. The
company sources its products through third party. The company operates in
four categories such as adult, infants and children's apparel and
accessories, big and tall apparel and non apparel products like gifts. The
company operates 177 stores in 44 states in United States and three stores
in England and Canada. The company has opened 27 new stores in 1998.
Apparel and accessories accounted for 94% of 1999 revenues and non apparel
products, 6%. |
Big Dog Holdings, Inc.
A.D. Feshbach
CEO
121 Gray Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States |
TEL: +1 805 9638727 |
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Bluefly, Inc. formerly Pivot Rules, Inc. |
United States |
Bluefly, Inc. formerly Pivot Rules, Inc. is an internet
retailer of designer fashions and home accessories. The company's main
products are men, women and children's apparel. The company sells over 300
brands of designer apparel, accessories and house and home products. The
company also offers information on current fashion trend. Clothesline
Corporation is the subsidiary of the company. |
Bluefly, Inc. formerly Pivot Rules, Inc.
E.K. Seiff
President
42 West 39th Street
New York, NY 10018
United States |
TEL: +1 212 9448000
Homepage: http://www.bluefly.com
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Borders Group, Inc. |
United States |
Borders Group, Inc. operates book superstores,
mall-based bookstores and music superstores. The company's primary
subsidiaries are Borders Inc., Walden Book Company Inc., Books etc. and
others. Borders Inc. retails a vast assortment of books, pre-recorded
jazz, classical and foreign music, pre-recorded videotapes and digital
video discs through its superstores. The company operates 300 superstores
primarily under the Borders name, including six in the United Kingdom, and
one each in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. The company also sells
books, music and video items on its internet commerce site Borders.com
through its subsidiary Borders Online Inc. Walden books company Inc.
operates mall-based bookstores and sells hardcover and paperback
bestsellers, selected children's books and a standard selection of
business, cooking, reference and general interest books. In March 1999,
the company acquired All Wound Up, a seasonal retailer of interactive toys
and novelty merchandise. International sales accounted for 6% of 1999
revenues. The company became publicly held in June 1995. Bookstores
accounted for 99% of 1999 revenues & online internet sales, 1%. |
Borders Group, Inc.
G.P. Josefowicz
CEO
100 Phoenix Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
United States |
TEL: +1 734 4771100
Homepage: http://www.bordersgroupinc.com
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Braun's Fashions Corporation |
United States |
Braun's Fashions Corporation is a retailer of women's
specialty apparel. The company offers to its customers a wide range of
sportswear, sweaters, dresses and accessiores. The company operates a
chain of 199 stores in 22 states. In fiscal 1999, the company opened 24
new stores and closed 8 stores. The trademarks under which the company
operates are "Brauns" and "Christoper & Banks".
Sportswear accounted for 54% of fiscal 1999 revenues; sweaters, 29%;
dresses, 12% and accessiories, 5%. |
Braun's Fashions Corporation
W.J. Prange
CEO
2400 Xenium Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
United States |
TEL: +1 763 5515000
Homepage: http://www.braunsfashions.com
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Brown Group, Inc. |
United States |
Brown Group, Inc. is a wholesale and retail distributor
of footwear. The company operates the "Famous Footwear" chain of
shoe stores in the United States. The company has international operations
in Canada, the Far East and other foreign countries. Major brand names
that the company markets include Naturalizer, Life Stride, Air Step and
Dr. Scholl. The company markets a wide range of footwear for men, women
and children. Famous footwear accounted for 58% of 1999 revenues;
Wholesale operations, 29%; Naturalizer retail, 12% and other, 1%.tions,
30%; Naturalizer retail, 12%; Pagoda international, 2% and other, 1%. |
Brown Group, Inc.
R.A. Fromm
President
8300 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63105
United States |
TEL: +1 314 8544000
Homepage: http://www.brownshoe.com
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Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd. |
Canada |
Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd. is a manager and
developer of commercial real estate across Canada. The company's
properties include 39 super-regional and regional shopping centres.
facilities. |
Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd.
J. Lorne Braithwaite
CEO
Suite 300, 95 Wellington Street West
Toronto, ON, M5J 2R2
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 3691200
FAX: +1 416 3693337
Homepage: http://www.cambridgemalls.com/
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Canadian Tire Limited |
Canada |
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited is Canada's largest
hardgoods retailer and operates through three industry segments; retail
operations, petroleum operations and financial services. The retail group
supplies goods and services to 430 associate stores. Canadian Tire
Petroleum is the largest independent retailer of gasoline in the country,
with 195 petroleum outlets. Canadian Tire Financial Services, is
responsible for financing and managing customer credit accounts that arise
from operations in the associate stores and the petroleum outlets.
Canadian tire retail accounted for 80% of 1999 revenues; petroleum, 13%
and financial services, 7%. |
Canadian Tire Limited
Stephen E. Bachand
CEO
2180 Yonge Street
P.O. Box 770, Station K
Toronto, ON, M4P 2V8
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 4803000
FAX: +1 416 5447715
Homepage: http://www.canadiantire.ca/
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Caring Products International, Inc. |
United States |
Caring Products International, Inc., is in the business
of marketing proprietary adult urinary incontinence products with
disposable liners. The company markets products through retail outlets,
direct mail accounts and catalog. The products of the company provides
practical, convenient and cost effective solution to the special needs of
incontinence adults. The company's main products, are men's and women's
pull on pant and a unisex 11 inch disposable liner. The customers includes
Surgical supply stores, hospital supply companies, catalog companies, mail
order suppliers, drug wholesalers and home consumers. The company operates
throughout the United States. Caring Products Industries, Ltd., and C.P.
International, Inc. are the wholly owned subsidiaries |
Caring Products International, Inc.
S.A. Schreter
President
843 Woodlawn Ave. N
Seattle, WA
United States |
TEL: +1 206 5237065 |
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CD Warehouse, Inc. |
United States |
CD Warehouse, Inc. offers new and pre-owned compact disc
and related products through own and franchised music stores. The stores
operate under the brand names: 'Disc Go Round', 'CD Warehouse' and 'CD
Exchange'. The stores sell new CDs which include the Billboard Top 100 and
trade or buy customers' CDs. The company had 399 stores located in 39
states on December 31, 1999. The company has 75 own and 185 franchised
stores located in Guatemala, Canada, England, Venezuela and France. During
the year, the company acquired acquired Music Trader, Inc. Retail stores
accounted for 86% of 1999 revenues; royalty, 12%; wholesale merchandise,
3%. |
CD Warehouse, Inc.
J.W. Grizzle
President
1204 Sovereign Row
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
United States |
TEL: +1 405 9492422
Homepage: http://www.cdwarehouse.com
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Chapters Inc. |
Canada |
Chapters Inc, is a retailer of books, newspapers,
magazines, audio books, stationary, music CD's, videos and educational and
entertainment software on CD-ROM. The company operates 61 superstores in
eight provinces across Canada, with the majority of superstores located in
Ontario. The company also operates 247 traditional bookstores in shopping
centres, street front retail areas, airports and shopping concourses
throughout Canada. |
Chapters Inc.
Lawrence N. Stevenson
CEO
90 Ronson Drive
Toronto Ontario M9W 1C1
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 2433138
FAX: +1 416 243-3370 |
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Charming Shoppes, Inc. |
United States |
Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates a chain of retail
specialty stores which merchandises junior, misses, large-size and
girls-size sportswear, dresses, coats, lingerie, accessories and casual
footwear. The company operates 1,740 women's specialty apparel stores in
48 states under the names Fashion Bug, Fashion Bug Plus, Catherine's,
PS...Plus Sizes, Added Dimensions, The Answer and Modern Woman. The
company's stores sell both brand name merchandise and specially
manufactured garments under one of the company's private labels. Till
date, the company incurred $6 million towards year 2000 expenses. During
1999, the company acquired Modern Woman Holdings, Inc. and Catheines
Stores Corporation. |
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
D.J. Bern
President
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA 19020
United States |
TEL: +1 215 2459100 |
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Chateau Stores of Canada Ltd. |
Canada |
Chateau Stores of Canada Ltd. operates retail stores
across Canada and the United States under the name Le Chateau. The stores
sell full lines of men's and women's fashionable clothing, footwear and
accessories at medium prices. The company designs and manufactures many of
the products sold. |
Chateau Stores of Canada Ltd.
Herschel H. Segal
CEO
5695 Ferrier Street
Mont-Royal, PQ, H4P 1N1
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 7387000
FAX: +1 514 7383670
Homepage: http://www.le-chateau.com/
E-mail: chateau@ican.net
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Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. is a specialty
retailer of apparel and accessories for newborn to twelve year old
children. The company designs, sources and markets the products under the
brand name "The Children's Place" for sale in own stores. As of
April 10, 2000, the company operated 327 stores in 40 states, located
primarily in regional shopping malls. |
Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc.
E. Dabah
CEO
915 Secaucus Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
United States |
TEL: +1 201 5582400
Homepage: http://www.childrensplace.com
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Claire's Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Claire's Stores, Inc. is a leading mall-based retailer
of popular-priced women's accessories. The company operates through
various subsidiaries, the principal ones being Claire's Boutiques, Inc.,
Claire's Puerto Rico Corp., Claire's Canada Corp. The company operates
2,067 stores in 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom,
Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Japan. The main products of the company
are fashion accessories, costume jewelry, totebags, apparel and trend
gifts. Fashion accessories accounted for 48% of 1998 revenues; costume
jewelry, 43% and apparel, 9%. |
Claire's Stores, Inc.
R. Schaefer
President
3 S.W. 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
United States |
TEL: +1 954 4333900
Homepage: http://www.clairestores.com
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Concepts Direct, Inc. |
United States |
Concepts Direct, Inc. sells personalized paper products,
gift items, home decorative items and casual apparel directly to
individual customers. Orders are received by mail, telephone, internet and
facsimile. The company directly markets its products under catalog titles:
Colourful Images, Linda Anderson, Linda Anderson's Collectibles, Snoopy
and Music Stand. The company has a proprietary database of 11.3 million
customers and sells its products in the United States and Canada. During
1999, the company acquired certain assets of Music Stand. To date the
company has incurred $.4 million for year 2000 expenses. |
Concepts Direct, Inc.
J.M. Wolfe
CEO
2950 Colorful Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
United States |
TEL: +1 303 7729171 |
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Cost Plus, Inc. |
United States |
Cost Plus, Inc. provides special retail of casual home
furnishings and home entertaining products. The company operates 103
stores under the name "Cost Plus World Market". The company's
stores are operated in 16 states primarily in the western United States.
The Company's four product categories are home decor, tabletop items,
gifts and decorative accessories and gourmet food and beverage. The
company offers a wide selection of gourmet foods and beverages. In fiscal
1999, the company opened a total of 18 stores. |
Cost Plus, Inc.
M.H. Dashe
President
200 Fourth Street
Oakland, CA 94607
United States |
TEL: +1 510 8937300
Homepage: http://www.costplusworldmarket.com
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Costco Wholesale Corporation |
United States |
Costco Wholesale Corporation (formerly known as Costco
Companies Inc.) operates a chain of 292 wholesale and cash and carry
membership warehouses. The company offers its members a wide range of
nationally branded and selected private label merchandise at a low price.
Merchandise products include electrical appliances, commercial and
professional equipment and tools. It has warehouses in 24 states, 9
Canadian provinces, the United Kingdom and in Taiwan. Sundries accounted
for 30% of fiscal 1998 revenues; food, 32%; hardlines, 20%; softlines,
12%; and other, 6%. |
Costco Wholesale Corporation
J.D. Sinegal
CEO
999 Lake Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
United States |
TEL: +1 425 3138100
Homepage: http://www.costco.com
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Cost-U-Less, Inc. |
United States |
Cost-U-Less, Inc. operates mid-size warehouse club-style
stores. The Company became publicly held in July 1998. The company has
eight wholly owned subsidiaries and operates eleven island stores, which
are located in Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Island, Guam, American Samoa, Fiji, New
Zealand, Curaco (Netherlands Antilles) and one mainland store located in
California. The stores sell food items such as meat, dairy products,
frozen food, grocery, wine, soda, liquor, candy and snacks. The stores
also sell non-food items such as tobacco, health and beauty products,
office goods, electronics, furniture and sports goods. Island stores
accounted for 92% of 1999 revenues; mainland stores 4% & others 4%. |
Cost-U-Less, Inc.
J.J. Meder
CEO
12410 S.E. 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
United States |
TEL: +1 425 6444241
Homepage: http://www.costuless.com
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D.I.Y. Home Warehouse, Inc. |
United States |
D.I.Y. Home Warehouse, Inc. operates fourteen retail
warehouse-format home improvement centers that sell products primarily to
home repair and remodeling customers. The different product areas of the
company are kitchen, plumbing and bath, paint, home decorating and
floorcoverings, lawn and garden, lumber, building materials, doors and
windows, electrical, lighting and fans and hardware and tools. Lumber and
building materials accounted for 27% of 1999 revenues; garden, 19%,
kitchen and plumbing, 18%, paint, 19%, lighting, 9%, hardware, 8%. |
D.I.Y. Home Warehouse, Inc.
C.L. Reynolds
CEO
5811 Canal Road
Valley View, OH 44125
United States |
TEL: +1 216 3285100
Homepage: http://www.diyhw.com
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Dairy Mart Convenience Stores Inc. |
United States |
Dairy Mart Convenience Stores Inc. owns, operates and
franchises convenience retail store chains. The company has approximately
603 stores under the "Dairy Mart" name, which sell dairy
products, tobacco, beverages, groceries, 283 stores sell gasoline and 128
stores sell franchised. The company operates these stores in 7 states,
located in the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast. Dairy Mart stores are
generally free standing structures which are well-lit and are designed to
encourage customers to purchase high profit margin products, such as deli
items, coffee, fountain drinks and other fast food items. Convenience
stores accounted for 62% of 1999 revenues; gasoline, 38% and other, Nom. |
Dairy Mart Convenience Stores Inc.
R.B. Stein, Jr.
President
300 Executive Parkway West
Hudson, OH 44236
United States |
TEL: +1 330 3426600
Homepage: http://www.dairymart.com
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Dillard's, Inc. |
United States |
Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores
primarily in the Southwestern, Southeastern and Midwestern areas of the
United States. The company operates 342 stores in 29 states. The stores
feature a distinctive mix of name-brand and private-label merchandise
catering from middle to upper-middle income consumers, with special
emphasis on fashion apparel and home furnishings. Clothing and accessories
accounted for 57% of 1999 revenues; shoes, accessories and lingerie, 20%;
cosmetics, 13%; home and lease departments and other, 10%.ies and
lingerie, 20%; cosmetics, 13%; home and lease departments, 10%. |
Dillard's, Inc.
W. Dillard, II
CEO
1600 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States |
TEL: +1 501 3765200
Homepage: http://www.dillards.com
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Dylex Limited |
Canada |
Dylex Limited is one of Canada's largest retailers,
involved in the operation of specialty retail stores, including women's
wear, menswear and family stores. The company has four business divisions;
BiWay (low price basic apparel and general merchandise); Thriftys (denim
and other jeanswear and accessories); Tip Top Tailors (medium-priced men's
suits and sportswear); and its women's wear group, comprised of
Fairweather (women's career and casual clothing) and Braemar (women's
tailored clothing and accessories). The company operates 638 stores across
Canada. BiWay Stores accounted for 55% of fiscal 1999 revenues; Women's
Wear Group, 19%; Tip Top Tailors, 13% and Thriftys, 13%. |
Dylex Limited
Elliott Wahle
CEO
637 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Toronto Ontario M5V 1A8
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 5867000
FAX: +1 416 5867277
Homepage: http://www.dylex.com/
E-mail: info@dylex.com
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Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. owns and operates chains of
specialty retailing stores located in forty seven states, the District of
Colombia, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands and Canada. The company conducts
its main opertions in two segments, apparel and footwear. The company
emerged from Chapter 11 on September 26th 1997. The company has 1,605
stores as on Dec 1997. Apparel retail stores accounted for 69% of 1997
revenues and footwear retail stores, 31%. |
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc.
L.E. Honig
CEO
501 N. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102-2102
United States |
TEL: +1 314 331600
Homepage: http://www.edisonbrothers.com
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Empire Company Limited |
Canada |
Empire Company Limited is a diversified company
operating in 3 business segments; food distribution, food service and real
estate. 97% of revenues are derived from the core businesses through a
combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and a portfolio of equity
investments in related operations. Subsidiaries of the company include
Sobeys Inc., Lawton's Inc., Atlantic Shopping Centres Limited and Sobey
Leased Properties Limited. The company's investment portfolio includes
Wajax Limited, Hannaford Bros. Co., and Provigo Inc. The company also has
operations in the automotive, movie theatre and oil and gas industries.
Food distribution and service accounted for 97% of fiscal 1999 revenues;
real estate, 2% and other operations, 1%. |
Empire Company Limited
P.D. Sobey
CEO
115 King Street
Stellarton Nova Scotia BOK 1S0
Canada |
TEL: +1 902 7554440
Homepage: http://www.empireco.ca
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Future Shop Ltd. |
Canada |
Future Shop Ltd. is a large volume retailer of
computers, consumer electronics products, home appliances and
entertainment software. |
Future Shop Ltd.
Hassan Khosrowshahi
CEO
8800 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC, V5J 5K3
Canada |
TEL: +1 604 4358223
FAX: +1 604 4125237
Homepage: http://www.futureshop.com/
E-mail: vzajdel@futureshop.com
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Gendis Inc. |
Canada |
Gendis Inc. is a holding company with interests in the
retail merchandising industry and real estate management and development
of 40 properties across Canada. Gendis Inc. owns 100% of Metropolitan
Stores of Canada Limited, and through its subsidiaries operates 298 stores
across Canada including junior, family, children's and women's clothing
stores. Company equity investments include Tundra Oil & Gas Ltd and
Fort Chicago Energy Partners L.P. Saan Stores accounted 99% of fiscal 1999
revenues and real estate operations, 1%. |
Gendis Inc.
G.A. Mackenzie
CEO
1370 Sony Place
Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 1N5
Canada |
TEL: +1 204 4745200
Homepage: http://www.gendis.ca
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Hudson's Bay Co. |
Canada |
Hudson's Bay Company is Canada's oldest corporation and
also one of its largest retailers. The company's main operations are
Zellers which is the leading national chain of discount department stores;
and The Bay which operates mid range and quality department stores. It
also has other operations which include Linmark, a buying agency in Asia
and Fields, a small company which has 105 small discount stores in smaller
markets in Western Canada. Zellers accounted for 64% of fiscal 1999
revenues; the Bay, 35% and other, 1%. The company acquired Kmart Canada
Co. in fiscal 1999. |
Hudson's Bay Co.
George Heller
CEO
401 Bay Street, Suite 500
Toronto, ON, M5H 2Y4
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 8616112, +1 416
8614904
FAX: +1 416 8614720
Homepage: http://www.hbc.com
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Hy & Zel's Inc. |
Canada |
Hy & Zel's Inc., through its subsidiary, The
Warehouse Drug Store Ltd., operates 16 retail stores in the Southern
Ontario region under the name Hy & Zel's Drug and Food Store. |
Hy & Zel's Inc.
Zelick Goldstein
CEO
7171 Yonge St.
Thornhill, ON, L3T 2A9
Canada |
TEL: +1 905 8867171
FAX: +1 905 8869605
Homepage: http://www.hyzel.com/
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Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (The) |
Canada |
The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. is the second largest
retail chain in Canada managing 483 retail outlets to market
pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical products functioning under the names
of PJC Jean Coutu, Super Escomptes, Jean Coutu, Pharm' Excomptes Jean
Coutu, Pharmacie Jean Coutu Pharmacy and Maxi Drug. A separate real estate
division acquires, develops and manages buildings and shopping centres
housing network outlets. Franchising accounted for 46% of fiscal 1999
revenues; retail sales, 52% and real estate, 2%. |
The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.
Jean Coutu
CEO
530 Beriault Street
Longueuil Quebec J4G 1S8
Canada |
TEL: +1 450 6469760
FAX: +1 450 6465649
Homepage: http://www.jeancoutu.com/
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Lafarge Canada Inc. |
Canada |
Lafarge Canada Inc. is a supplier of construction of
construction materials such as cement, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum
wallboard, aggregates, cemetitious materials, road construction and
paving, and concrete products. |
Lafarge Canada Inc.
John M. Piecuch
CEO
Suite 800, 606 Cathcart Street
Montreal, PQ, H3B 1L7
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 8611411
FAX: +1 514 8611123
Homepage: http://www.lafargecorp.com/
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Leading Brands, Inc. |
Canada |
Leading Brands, Inc. is an independent packager and
distributor of soft drink, juices, water and new age beverages in Western
Canada. |
Leading Brands, Inc.
Ralph McRae
CEO
160 - 7400 River Road
Richmond, BC, V6X 1X6
Canada |
TEL: +1 604 2149722
FAX: +1 604 2149733
Homepage: http://www.brio-ind.com/
E-mail: invest@brio-ind.com
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Les Boutiques San Francisco Incorporees |
Canada |
Les Boutiques San Francisco Incorporees is a retailer
specializing in clothing for women, men and children. The Company conducts
its retail activities in Quebec and it also operates a manufacturing
subsidiary. |
Les Boutiques San Francisco Incorporees
Paul Delage Roberge
CEO
50 De Lauzon
Boucherville, PQ, J4B 1E6
Canada |
TEL: +1 450 4491313
FAX: +1 450 4491317
Homepage: http://www.bsf.ca/
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Liquidation World Inc. |
Canada |
Liquidation World Inc. is engaged in the marketing of
consumer and business related merchandise acquired from bankruptcies,
receiverships, close-outs, inventory overruns, insurance claims and other
distress situations. The company markets to the public by retail sales
through 85 leased outlets in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba and Ontario, Canada as well as the states of Idaho, Ohio, Alaska
and Washington in the US. The company conducts sales for receivers,
trustees in bankruptcy and others at sites other than it's outlets and has
operated temporary outlets. The company purchases merchandise for resale
and, in certain situtaions, sells goods on consignment. |
Liquidation World Inc.
D. Gillespie
CEO
3900-29 Street N.E.
Calgary Alberta T1Y 6B6
Canada |
TEL: +1 403 2501222
Homepage: http://www.LiquidationWorld.com
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Loblaw Companies Limited |
Canada |
Loblaw Companies Limited is one of the largest food
retailing and wholesaling organizations in North America, operating 585
corporate stores, 1,234 franchised or affiliated stores and 42 warehouses.
The company is 63% owned by George Weston Limited. Retail operations
include the businesses that trade under the names Loblaws, Zehrs, Zehrs
Food Plus, Provigo, Loeg, Maxi, Maxi & Co., Presto/Linc, Econome,
L'intermarche, Axep, Proprio, Atout-Prix, Fortino's Supermarket, Your
Independent Groces, Atlantic Superstore, Atlantic SuperValu, Save-Easy,
IGA and Dominion. During 1999, 56 new corporate and franchised stores were
opened and 154 President's Choice Financial services pavillions opened and
233 automated banking machines were installed. |
Loblaw Companies Limited
R.J. Currie
President
22 St. Clair Avenue East
Toronto Ontario M4T 2S8
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 9228500
Homepage: http://www.loblaw.com
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Mark's Work Wearhouse Ltd. |
Canada |
Mark's Work Wearhouse Ltd. operates through one-stop
retail outlets in the retail clothing industry providing quality name
brand, private and captive label products specializing in women's and
men's workwear, casual wear, custom uniforms and related apparel. The
company operates 165 corporate and 134 franchise stores throughout Canada,
and 1 corporate store in the United States. The company acquired Paul John
Enterprises Inc. in fiscal 1999. |
Mark's Work Wearhouse Ltd.
Garth Mitchell
CEO
Suite 30, 1035 - 64th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2H 2J7
Canada |
TEL: +1 403 2559220
FAX: +1 403 2556005
E-mail: garth.mitchell@marks.comHomepage:
http://www.marks.com/
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Metro Inc. |
Canada |
Metro Inc. is engaged primarily in the purchase and
wholesale distribution of food products and general merchandise. Its
operating territory extends throughout Quebec and Northern Ontario. |
Metro Inc.
Pierre H. Lessard
CEO
11011 Boul. Maurice Duplessis
Montreal, PQ, H1C 1V6
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 6431000
FAX: +1 514 6431290
Homepage: http://www.metro-richelieu.com/
E-mail: finance@metro.ca
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North West Company Fund |
Canada |
North West Company Fund formerly the North West Company
Inc. (The) is a retailer of food, family apparel and general merchandise
in small northern communities. The company operates under its trading
names Northern in Canada and Alaska Commercial Company in Alaska. The
company operates 152 stores in Canada and 25 stores in Alaska. Trading
store names include Northern, Northmart, Quickstop, The North West Company
Trading Post, Northern Rental Purchase, AC Value Centre, AC Express Centre
and FE Express Centre.l 1998 the company changed from and incorporated
company to a mutual fund trust. |
North West Company Fund
E.S. Kennedy
CEO
77 Main Street
Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 2R1
Canada |
TEL: +1 204 9430881
Homepage: http://www.northwest.ca
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Reitmans (Canada) Limited |
Canada |
Reitmans (Canada) Limited is a retailer of women's
clothing, operating through 598 stores in Canada. The company operates 335
Reitmans stores, 147 Smart Set/Dalmys stores, 82 Pennington stores, 21
Antels and 13 Cactus stores. It's stores are located throughout Canada
including Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Quebec and Nova
Scotia. Reitmans also holds an investment in NetStar Communications Inc.
During fiscal 1999 the company opened a further 34 new stores. |
Reitmans (Canada) Limited
Jeremy H. Reitman
President
250 Sauve Street West
Montreal Quebec H3L 1Z2
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 3841140
FAX: +1 514 3852636
E-mail: info@reitmans.com
Homepage: http://www.reitmans.com
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Richelieu Hardware Ltd. |
Canada |
Richelieu Hardware Ltd. is an importer and distributor
of specialty hardware and related products for two Canadian markets:
kitchen cabinet and furniture manufacturers as well as the millworking and
woodwarking industry; and, hardware retailers including hardware and home
improvement superstores. The Company also manufactures veneer sheets and
edgebanding products and chalk, tack and whiteboards. |
Richelieu Hardware Ltd.
Richard Lord
CEO
7900 Henri-Bourassa Blvd West
St-Laurent, PQ, H4S 1V4
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 3364144
FAX: +1 514 8324002
Homepage: http://www.richelieu.com/
E-mail: richard@richelieu.com
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RTO Enterprises Inc. |
Canada |
RTO Enterprises Inc., offers household furnishings,
appliances and home electronic products to consumers under weekly or
monthly rental agreements. The company operates 134 stores in nine
provinces across Canada. |
RTO Enterprises Inc.
G.J. Reykdal
CEO
10239 - 178 Street
Edmonton Alberta T5S 1M3
Canada |
TEL: +1 780 9303000 |
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Sears Canada Inc. |
Canada |
Sears Canada Inc., is retailer of general merchandise.
It offers 109 full-line, full-service retail department stores and 1,900
catalogue pick-up locations coast to coast across Canada. The company also
offers financial and related services to its customers and also provides
other services including, car rental, travel agency, carpet and upholstery
cleaning and home improvements. On December 30, 1999, the company acquired
T. Eaton Company Limited. Merchandise accounted for 94% of 1999 revenues;
credit operations, 5% and real estate operations, 1%. operations, 6% and
real estate operations, 1%. |
Sears Canada Inc.
Paul S. Walters
CEO
222 Jarvis Street
Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 9414526, +1 416
9414425
FAX: +1 416 9414793
E-mail: home@sears.ca
Homepage: http://www.sears.ca
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Sodisco-Howden Group Inc. |
Canada |
Sodisco-Howden Group Inc. oversees a retail network of
traditional hardware stores and renovation centres. The dealer owned
stores offer offer consumers a comprehensive selection of hardware
products and building materials, as well as product and project expertise
and personalized service. |
Sodisco-Howden Group Inc.
Tony Molluso
CEO
1800 Marie-Victorin
St. Bruno, PQ, J3V 6B9
Canada |
TEL: +1 450 4416001
FAX: +1 450 4416758 |
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Suzy Shier Limited |
Canada |
Suzy Shier Limited is a speciality retailer of
moderately priced fashionable apparel for women, sold in its 249 Suzy
Shier and L.A. Express stores and 14 Anne-x stores, fashionable lingerie
and sleepwear sold in its 146 La Senza & 17 La Senza Girl stores &
its 44 Silk & Satin stores; all located in every province in Canada in
addition to independently owned "La Senza" stores abroad. |
Suzy Shier Limited
Irving Teitelbaum
CEO
1604 St-Regis Blvd.
Dorval, PQ, H9P 1H6
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 6843651
FAX: +1 514 6847448 |
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Clothestime, Inc. (The) |
United States |
The Clothestime, Inc. is a discount specialty retailer
operating a chain of women's apparel stores, which offer value priced
fashionable sportswear, dresses and accessories primarily marketing to
those between the ages of 18 and 35. Clothestime stores, located in
non-enclosed retail locations, offer a wide variety of brand name and
private label merchandise at substantial savings compared to mall-based
retailers. The Company operates 400 women's apparel stores in 20 states
and Puerto Rico, mainly in California, Florida and Texas. Their brand
names include "Clothestime", "Best World Brand",
"Spoiled Girls", "Star Cody" and "Via Max". |
The Clothestime, Inc.
J. Ortega, II
CEO
5325 E. Hunter Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92807
United States |
TEL: +1 714 7795881 |
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Dress Barn, Inc. (The) |
United States |
The Dress Barn, Inc. operates a chain of 674 women's
apparel stores in 43 States and the District of Columbia. The company's
stores operate under the names Dress Barn, Dress Barn Woman and a
combination of Dress Barn/Dress Barn Women stores (Combo stores). The
company operates 290 Dress Barn stores, 65 Dress Barn Woman stores and 319
Combo stores. The stores offer in-season, moderate to better quality
career and casual fashion to the price conscious and fashion minded
working women at value prices. |
The Dress Barn, Inc.
E.S. Jaffe
CEO
30 Dunnigan Drive
Suffern, NY 10901
United States |
TEL: +1 914 3694500
Homepage: http://www.dressbarn.com
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Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. (The) |
United States |
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. operates 60 department
stores and 2 furniture stores in smaller midwestern markets of the United
States. The company sells a wide range of merchandise including apparel
and accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The
company's department stores are located at Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky and West Virginia. In addition, the company
owns a shoe store chain and private label credit card program. Other
activities of the company include operating credit cards and supplying
moderate to better brands of soft goods. The company also operates 36 shoe
outlets and 20 shoebileel stores through it's subsidiary Bee-Gee shoe
corp. The company became publicly held in February, 1998. During 1999,
the company disposed The Bee Gee Shoe Corp. Till date, the company has
expensed $.5 million towards Year 2000 expenses. Department stores
accounted for 95% of 1999 revenues; finance operations, 4% and shoe stores
1%. |
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp.
F.J. Mershad
CEO
3155 El-bee Road
Dayton, OH 45439
United States |
TEL: +1 937 2962700 |
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Forzani Group Ltd. (The) |
Canada |
The Forzani Group Ltd. is a national Canadian specialty
retailer of general sporting goods; including athletic, leisure and
recreational footwear and apparel. |
The Forzani Group Ltd.
John M. Forzani
CEO
824 - 41st Avenue N.E.
Calgary, AB, T2E 3R3
Canada |
TEL: +1 403 7171400
FAX: +1 403 7171490
Homepage: http://www.forzanigroup.com/
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Second Cup Ltd. (The) |
Canada |
The Second Cup Ltd., through its franchises, is a
specialty retailer of coffee. |
The Second Cup Ltd.
Randy Powell
CEO
Suite 801, 175 Bloor Street East, South Tower
Toronto, ON, M4W 3R8
Canada |
TEL: +1 416 9755541
FAX: +1 416 9755207
Homepage: http://www.secondcup.com/
E-mail: secondcup@secondcup.com
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Toys "R" Us, Inc. |
United States |
Toys "R" Us, Inc. is a retail chain that
supplies toys, games, bicycles, sporting goods, books, infant and juvenile
furniture as well as educational and entertainment software for children.
The company operated over 1,086 stores in the United States comprising of
710 toy stores under the name Toys "R" Us, 205 stores under the
name Kids "R" Us, and 131 stores under the name Babies
"R" Us and 40 educational specialty stores under the name
Imaginarium. Internationally the company operates 462 toy stores under the
name "Toys "R" Us". In 1999, the company acquired
Imaginarium Toy Centers, Inc. The company operates or franchises toy
stores in 26 countries outside the United States. International sales
accounted for 27% of 1999 revenues. The company through its internet sites
also sells merchandise and accepts orders through mail order
catalogues.ary Toysrus.com. |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
J.H. Eyler, Jr.
CEO
225 Summit Avenue
Montvale, NJ 07645
United States |
TEL: +1 201 8025000
Homepage: http://www.toysrus.com
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Track 'n Trail |
United States |
Track 'n Trail are a retailer of broad range of
high-quality branded casual, outdoor and adventure footwear and apparels.
Currently the company operates 199 stores in 35 states. The retail stores
offers a wide range of rugged walking and fashion casual shoes, sandals
and boots featuring brands like Timberland, Dr. Martens, Birkenstock,
Vans, Teva, Airwalk, Clarks, Ecco and Rockport. The company's apparel
stores offer sports and outdoor apparel lines featuring brands like North
Face, Columbia, Patagonia, Wool rich and Ex Officio. The company acquired
Nevin's Eagles Nest, Inc. in 1998. Footwear and related products accounted
for 95% (casual footwear, 58%; sports footwear, 28%; shoe care products,
7%; slippers, 1% & children's footwear, 1%) of 1999 revenues and
Apparels, 5%. |
Track 'n Trail
D.L. Suechting, Jr.
President
4961-a Windplay Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
United States |
TEL: +1 916 9334525 |
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Trans World Entertainment Corporation |
United States |
Trans World Entertainment Corporation is a specialty
retailers of music, video and related accessories in the United States.
Trans World currently operates 961 stores in 44 states, the District of
Columbia, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. During
1999, the company acquired Camelot Music Holdings, Inc. Compact discs
accounted for 67% of 1999 revenues; prerecorded video, 11%; prerecorded
audio cassettes, 10%; singles, 3% and other, 9%.orded video cassettes,
11%; prerecorded audio cassettes, 10%; digital versatile discs, 3% and
other, 9%. |
Trans World Entertainment Corporation
R.J. Higgins
CEO
38 Corporate Circle
Albany, NY 12203
United States |
TEL: +1 518 4521242
Homepage: http://www.twec.com
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Travis Boats & Motors, Inc. |
United States |
Travis Boats & Motors, Inc. is a retailer of boats,
motors, trailers and related water sport accessories and operates 20
stores under the name Travis Boating Centre. The company provides
customers a unique superstore shopping experience that showcases a broad
selection of high quality boats, motors, trailers and related marine
accessories. In Travis Edition boat packages the company offers customers
the ability to purchase extended service contracts and insurance coverages.
During the fiscal year 1999 the company acquired Amlin Inc DBA magic
marine, Sportsman's haven, Pier 68 marina, DSA marine sales & services
DBA the boatworks, Shelby marine Inc and The New 3 seas Inc. |
Travis Boats & Motors, Inc.
M.T. Walton
President
5000 Plaza On The Lake
Austin, TX 78746
United States |
TEL: +1 512 3478787
Homepage: http://www.travisboatingcenter.com
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Trend-Lines, Inc. |
United States |
Trend-Lines, Inc., is a specialty retailer of power and
hand tools and accessories, as well as golf equipment and supplies. The
company's products are sold through nationally distributed Trend-Lines
mail-order catalog and through Woodworkers Warehouse retail stores located
in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, Delaware, California and Nevada. The company's trademarks and
service marks include Golf Day(R), Woodworkers Warehouse(R), Trend-Lines
Woodworking Tools & Supplies(R), Golf Express(R), Carb-Tech(R), Post
Tool(R), Reliant(R), Vulcan(R) and Honors(R). As of February 26, 2000, the
company operates 120 woodworkers warehouse stores, 28 post tool stores and
82 golf day stores. The company became publicly held in June 1994. In
fiscal 2000, the company launched its WoodworkersWarehouse.com,
GolfDay.com and Trend-Lines.com websites. Power and hand tools accounted
for 66% of fiscal 2000 revenues and golf equipment 34%. |
Trend-Lines, Inc.
S.D. Black
CEO
135 American Legion Highway
Revere, MA 02151
United States |
TEL: +1 781 8530900
Homepage: http://www.trend-lines.com
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Tuesday Morning Corporation |
United States |
Tuesday Morning Corporation is a retailer of closeout
household gifts merchandise. The company operates a chain of 390 stores in
38 states. The company became publicy held in April 1999. The goods sold
by the company include crystal, dinnerware, silver serving pieces, gourmet
houseware, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen accessories, linens, christmas
trim, luggage, toys, stationery, silk plants, lamps and rugs. |
Tuesday Morning Corporation
M.E. Jarvis
President
14621 Inwood Road
Addison, TX 75001
United States |
TEL: +1 972 3873562
Homepage: http://www.tuesdaymorning.com
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Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc. |
United States |
Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc. retails audio and
video consumer electronic goods. The products include video cassette
players, televisions, DVD players, car decks, amplifiers, cellular phones,
audio, video accessories and extended performance guaranties. The company
operates 73 retail stores in 13 locations under the brand names Tweeter,
Bryn Mawr Stereo & Video, HiFi Buys, Home Entertainment and DOW
Stereo/Video. During fiscal 1999 the company acquired Home Entertainment
Inc, DOW Stereo/Video Inc and Electronic Environments. The company became
publicly held in July 1998. Video equipment accounted for 42% of fiscal
1999 revenues; audio equipment, 32% & bobile equipment & other,
26%. |
Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc.
J. Stone
CEO
10 Pequot Way
Canton, MA 02021
United States |
TEL: +1 781 8303000
Homepage: http://www.twtr.com
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U.S. Pawn, Inc. |
United States |
U.S. Pawn, Inc. acquires, establishes and operates
pawnshops. The pawnshops lend money on the security of pledged tangible
personal property to residents of Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada and Nebraska.
The tangible personal property consists of jewellery, guns, tools,
televisions and stereos, musical instruments and other miscellaneous
items. The company also offers for resale personal property from forfeited
loans and merchandise purchased directly from customers and vendors.
Merchandise sales revenues accounted for 55% of 1999 revenues; service
charges, 44% & other income, 1%. |
U.S. Pawn, Inc.
C.C. Van Gundy
President
7215 Lowell Boulevard
Westminister, CO 80030
United States |
TEL: +1 303 6573550
Homepage: http://www.uspawn.com
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U.S. Vision, Inc. |
United States |
U.S. Vision, Inc. is a retailer of optical products and
services operating through licensed retail optical departments and a
number of freestanding retail locations. The company has a full selection
of men's, women's and children's eyeglass frames, a complete line of
contact lenses, sunglasses, ready made readers and ancillary products for
eyeglasses and contact lenses. The company offers an extensive range of
designer and private label branded eyewear. Designer eyeglass frames
offered include Guess, Halston, Eddie Bauer, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein
and Polo by Ralph Lauren. Private label branded eyeglass frames consist of
Hunt Club, Arizona, Ashley Stewart, Oliver Winston, City Slickers and
Rascals. The company also offers contact lenses of outside brands
comprising of Bausch & Lomb, Wesley Jessen and Johnson & Johnson.
As of January 31, 2000, the company operated 686 locations in 48 states
through out the United States and Canada. Licensed stores of the company
are operated on the premises of national and regional departmental stores
under the names such as "J.C. Penney Optical Center" and
"Sears Optical". Freestanding stores operate under various trade
names such as Royal Optical, Service Optical and Wall & Ochs and are
located in malls and shopping centers. The company acquired ten licensed
optical retail stores and twenty four licensed optical departments in
1999. The company became publicly held in 1997. Prescription eyewear and
accessories accounted for 88% of 1999 revenues and Contact lenses, 12%. |
U.S. Vision, Inc.
W.A. Schwartz, Jr.
President
1 Harmon Drive Glen Oaks Industrial Park
Glendora, NJ 08012
United States |
TEL: +1 856 2281000 |
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Ultimate Electronics, Inc. |
United States |
Ultimate Electronics, Inc. is a specialty retailer of
home enterainment and consumer electronics. The company operates thirty
stores in Colorado of which, eleven stores are in Idaho, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah under the trade name Ultimate Electronics, ten
stores in Colorada under the trade name SoundTrack, nine stores in
Minnesota and South Dakota under the trade name Audio King. The company
offers its customers a comprehensive selection of high quality, brand name
television, video, home audio, mobile electronics and home office
products. The company provides customer services, including home delivery
and setup, home theater and audio installation, home satellite
installation and mobile electronics installation. Television/satellite
accounted for 31% of 1999 revenues; audio, 24%; video, 17%; mobile, 12%;
home office, 6% and other, 10%. |
Ultimate Electronics, Inc.
D.J. Workman
President
321 West 84th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80260
United States |
TEL: +1 303 4122500
Homepage: http://www.ultimateelectronics.com
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Uni-Marts, Inc. |
United States |
Uni-Marts, Inc. operates convenience stores which are
located in seven Mid-Atlantic states. Products include groceries, dairy
products, beverages, frozen foods, magazines, news papers, fountain
drinks, tobacco products, candies, snacks, beauty aids, freshly ground
coffe and cappuccino products, prepared and self-service fast foods. In
addition many stores sell gasoline on a self- service basis. At year end
the company had 256 convenience stores in operation of which 194 stores
sold gasoline and 22 choice stores of which 12 choice stores sold unleaded
gasoline. Merchandise sales accounted for 58% of fiscal 1999 revenues;
gasoline sales, 41% and other, 1%. |
Uni-Marts, Inc.
H.D. Sahakian
CEO
477 East Beaver Avenue
State College, PA 16801-5690
United States |
TEL: +1 814 2346000 |
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Uni-Select Inc. |
Canada |
Uni-Select Inc. is involved in the wholesale
distribution and marketing of automotive and heavy duty replacement parts,
equipment, tools & accessories. It carries on business in the
provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Alberta,
Manitoba and British Columbia. Distribution is carried out mainly through
its members, most of whom are shareholders of Uni-Select. |
Uni-Select Inc.
Jacques Landreville
CEO
170 boulevard Industriel
Boucherville, PQ, J4B 2X3
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 6412440
FAX: +1 514 4494908
Homepage: http://www.uni-select.com/
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United Auto Group, Inc. |
United States |
United Auto Group, Inc. acquires, consolidates and
operates franchised automobile and light trucks. The company and its
wholly owned subsidiary, Atlantic Auto Finance Corporation, sells new and
used motor vehicles and related products and services, including vehicle
service and parts, finance and insurance products and other aftermarket
products.The company is one of the largest publicly-traded retailer of new
motor vehicles in the United States.The company operates 37 franchises
located in Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, New York
and Tennessee. The company acquired Skelton group, Young group, Classic
group, Hyundai, Graceland Dodge, Pioneer ford, San diego dealership and
Citrus during the year. Auto dealership accounted for 86% of 1999
revenues; autofinance & insurance, 4% and services & parts,
10%.parts, 10%. |
United Auto Group, Inc.
M.C. Cogan
CEO
13400 Outer Drive West
Detroit, MI 10152
United States |
TEL: +1 313 5927311 |
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United Retail Group, Inc. |
United States |
United Retail Group, Inc. is a specialty retailer of
large size women's apparel and accessories which include casual wear,
career wear, specialty items, women's shoes and accessories. Casual wear
includes jeans, slacks, T-shirts, skirts, active wear and sweaters. Career
wear comprises of skirts, soft blouses, dresses and coats. Sleepwear,
lingerie and body lotions form a part of specialty products. Accessories
include earrings, pins, scarves, hosiery, gift items and shoes. The
company operates approximately 500 stores throughout the United States.
The products are sold under the trademark Avenue(R) and
Cloudwalkers.Com(Tm). The company intends to enter the internet and
catalog channel of distribution to expand its business and attract more
business from its current customers. The company was publicly held in
1992. |
United Retail Group, Inc.
R. Benaroya
President
365 West Passaic Street
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
United States |
TEL: +1 201 8450880 |
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United Textiles and Toys Corp. |
United States |
United Textiles and Toys Corp. is a holding company
which, through its subsidiary Play Co. Toys & Entertainment Corp.,
operates retail chain stores. The stores sell children's and adult toys,
games, bicycles and other wheel goods, sporting goods, puzzles and other
hobby products. In 1998, the company discontinued its textiles operations.
The trade marks of the company are Play Co. Toys, TKO and Toy Co. |
United Textiles and Toys Corp.
I. Arbel
CEO
1385 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
United States |
TEL: +1 212 3911111 |
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Urban Outfitters, Inc. |
United States |
Urban Outfitters, Inc. operates in two segments of
general merchandise retailing and wholesale apparel business of women's
casual wear. The lifestyle-oriented general merchandise has two retail
concepts of "Urban outfitters" and "Anthropologies"
which sells a broad array of fashion apparel, accessories, household and
gift merchandise. Urban retail is aimed at the urban, style-conscious
young adults, while anthropologie caters to older established customers.
The company's wholesale segment designs and markets young women's casual
wear and sells to over 1,300 speciality stores worldwide. The company
operated in 57 stores as on January 31, 2000. Retail operations accounted
for 91% of 1999 revenues and wholesale operations, 9%. |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
R.A. Hayne
President
1809 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States |
TEL: +1 215 5642313 |
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URT Industries, Inc. |
United States |
URT Industries, Inc. operates retail stores which sell
prerecorded music, videos and related products. The company own 93.5% of
Peaches Entertainment Corporation. The company sells prerecorded music,
videos and related products in a chain of 12 retail outlets. There is a
wide selection of prerecorded music, recorded and blank video tapes, other
specialty items including T-shirts and crates. |
URT Industries, Inc.
A. Wolk
President
1180 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd
Hallandale, FL 33009
United States |
TEL: +1 954 4545554 |
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Value America, Inc. |
United States |
Value America, Inc. is a retailer which provides wide
selection of technology, office and consumer products through Internet.
The company also develops and maintains custom multi-media presentations
for the products and services featured on its online stores. The main
products of the company include technology products which consists of
computers, peripherals, communications products and software, office
products include office equipment, supplies and furniture, consumer
products includes housewares, electronics, jewelery, books and music. The
company became publicly held in April 1999. The company acquired Dealer
Financial Services, Inc and Dealer Development Services, Inc. in 1999.es,
Inc and Dealer Development Services, Inc. Consumer product sales accounted
for 97% of 1999 revenues and consumer product presentations, 3%. |
Value America, Inc.
G.M. Dorchak
CEO
337 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
United States |
TEL: +1 804 8177700
Homepage: http://www.valueamerica.com
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Value City Department Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Value City Department Stores, Inc., operates a chain
departmental stores. The company has 118 department stores located in
Ohio, Pennsylvania and 13 other midwestern, southern and eastern states,
under the name "Value City". The company's stores offer mens,
womens and childrens apparel, as well as housewares, giftware, home
furnishings, toys, sporting goods, shoes, health and beauty aids and
jewelry. During 1999, the company acquired Gramex retail stores Inc. In
March 2000 the company has acquired Filene's Basement Corp. Apparel and
ready-to-wear accounted for 63% of 1999 revenues; hard goods and home
furnishings, 17%; shoe warehouse stores, 14% and licensed departments,
6%.oods accounted for 85% of 1999 revenues and DSW Stores, 15%. |
Value City Department Stores, Inc.
J.L. Schottenstein
CEO
3241 Westerville Road
Columbus, OH 43224
United States |
TEL: +1 614 4714722
Homepage: http://www.valuecity.com
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ValueVision International, Inc. |
United States |
ValueVision International, Inc. is an integrated direct
marketing company. The company markets the products directly to consumers
through electronic and print media. The electronic media activity is 24
hour per day television home shopping network program. The home shopping
business also merchandise through the internet shopping website
www.vvtv.com. Through the subsidiary the company is onto direct marketing
which enables the consumers direct-mail catalogs and other direct
marketing solicitations. The company also manufactures women's foundation
undergrarments and other women's apparel through wholly owned subsidiary
Beautiful Images, Inc. The products sold on company's television home
shopping network includes jewelry, giftware, collectibles, apparel,
electronics, housewares, seasonal items and other merchandise. Television
home shopping accounted for 91% of 1999 revenues & direct-mail
catalogs & other, 9%. |
ValueVision International, Inc.
G.C. Mccaffery
President
6740 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3433
United States |
TEL: +1 612 9475200
Homepage: http://www.vvtv.com
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Venator Group, Inc. |
United States |
Venator Group, Inc. is a large global specialty retailer
of athletic footwear and apparel in North America, Europe, Asia and
Australia. The company operates in two business segments Global Athletic
Group and the Northern Group. The Global Athletic Group operates 3710
stores in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia under the names Foot
Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports formats. The
Northern Group operates 921 stores in the United States and Canada and
offers exclusively private label casual apparel for women, children and
men. Other operations of the company include fashion jewelry, accessories,
cosmetics, and gifts. Global Athletic Group accounted for 84% of 1999
revenues; Northern Group, 9% and other 7%. |
Venator Group, Inc.
D.W. Hilpret
CEO
112 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10120
United States |
TEL: +1 212 7203700
Homepage: http://www.venatorgroup.com
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Versatech, Inc. |
United States |
Versatech, Inc., (formerly known as D.H. Marketing &
Consulting, Inc.) operates in four distinct divisions - network marketing
division, collectibles and fine art division, burn cleansing solution
division and acquisition and consulting division. In the network marketing
division, representatives sell products and qualify retail sales centers
with items of intrinsic or collectible value. Collectibles division is
involved with the purchase and sale of valuable and rare stamps, coins,
fine art and other tangible asset collectibles. In burn cleansing solution
division, diphoterine is developed that absorbs the burning molecules on
contact, preventing additional exposure to skin. Multi-level network
marketing accounted for 96% of 1999 revenues and collectibles, 4%. |
Versatech, Inc.
M.J. Daily
President
300 Keystone Street
Hawley, PA 18428
United States |
TEL: +1 570 2268515 |
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Video City, Inc. |
United States |
Video City, Inc. operates video specialty chain stores
which provides videocassette rentals, videocassette sales, video games,
digital video discs. The company also provides videocassette players,
video game players, digital video discs, laser discs and audio books for
rentals. The company operates 130 store located in 12 states. The company
acquired Cianci's Videoland Inc, Adventures in Video Inc, Video Tyme Inc,
Leptis Magna Inc, Sulpizio One Inc, Old Republic Entertainment Inc, KDDJ
Investment Inc, Far West Entertainment Inc and Game City Inc during the
year. In 1999 company acquired Video Galaxy, Inc. |
Video City, Inc.
R.Y. Lee
CEO
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19047
United States |
TEL: +1 215 8562560 |
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Video Update, Inc. |
United States |
Video Update, Inc. owns and operates video stores, sells
and supports retail video franchises. The company's stores are located in
United States and in Canada. The company owns and operates 652 video
specialty stores located in five provinces in Canada and also throughout
31 states in the U.S. The company offers approximately 11,500 and 9,300
rental videocassettes in United States and Canada including multiple
copies of new and popular releases. The stores also rent video games and
DVD. The company purchases its inventory of videocassettes and video games
and accessories from videocassette studios and distribution divisions of
Ingram Entertainment Inc. and Video One Canada Ltd.. The company competes
with other video retail stores like Blockbuster, Inc.. Till date the
company has expended about $1,386,600 for the Year 2000 compliance.
Videocassette rental accounted for 87% of fiscal 1999 revenues;
videocassette sales, 13% and service fees, nominal. |
Video Update, Inc.
D.A. Potter
CEO
30 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
United States |
TEL: +1 651 3122222
Homepage: http://www.videoupdate.com
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Village Super Market, Inc. |
United States |
Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of 23
ShopRite supermarkets as a retailer of food and non-food products. 15 of
the supermarkets are located in New Jersey, 1 in northeastern Pennsylvania
and 6 in southern shore area of New Jersey. In addition to the
supermarkets, the company operates a separate liquor store. The product
categories of the company include groceries, diary and frozen, meats,
non-foods, produce, delicatessen, seafood, pharmacy, bakery and other
products. The company acquired all the assets of an existing supermarket
in Vineland, New Jersey from Wakefern Food Corporation in fiscal 1999.
Groceries accounted for 41% of fiscal 1999 revenues; dairy and frozen,
16%; non-foods, 10%; produce, 10%; meats, 9%; deli and prepared, 5%;
pharmacy, 4%; seafood, 2%; bakery, 2% and other, 1%. |
Village Super Market, Inc.
P. Sumas
CEO
733 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081
United States |
TEL: +1 973 4672200 |
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Vista Eyecare, Inc. |
United States |
Vista Eyecare, Inc. operates 926 retail vision centers
for retail sale of optical goods and services through out the United
States and Mexico. The company operates 604 vision centers in host
departments, such as Wal-Mart and Sam's Club and 322 vision centers in
malls and strip centers. The trademarks of the company are: `Vision
Center', `Centro de Vision', `Guy Laroche' and `Vista Optical'. The
company sells a wide range of eyeglasses, contact lenses, frames and
related accessories at its Vision Centers. The vision centers of the
company are located in the Czech Republic of Slovakia and Mexico besides
the United States. International operations of the company accounted for
1% of 1999 revenues. The company has incurred approximately $1.1 million
towards year 2000 expenses till date. The company became publicly held in
May 1992.publicly held in May 1992. |
Vista Eyecare, Inc.
J.W. Krause
CEO
296 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
United States |
TEL: +1 770 8223600
Homepage: http://www.vistaeyecare.com |
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VitaminShoppe.com, Inc. |
United States |
VitaminShoppe.com, Inc. provides online source for
products and content related to vitamins, nutritional supplements and
minerals. The company provides convenient and informative shopping
experience for consumers desiring to purchase products that promote
healthy living and offers over 18,000 quality items representing over 400
brands. The company's products comes in various formulations and delivery
forms, including tablets, capsules, soft gels, liquids and powders, Herbal
products, personal care products, books, healthcare products and others.
Till June 1999 the company incurred $300,000 as year 2000 expenses. The
company became publicly held in October 1999. |
VitaminShoppe.com, Inc.
J.J. Horowitz
President
444 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
United States |
TEL: +1 212 3086730
Homepage: http://www.vitaminshoppe.com
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Walgreen Co. |
United States |
Walgreen Co. is the largest drugstore retailer in the
United States. The company operates 2,819 drugstores located in 39 states
and Puerto Rico and 2 mail service facilities. Each store sells
prescription and nonprescription drugs and additional items such as
general merchandise, cosmetics, toiletries, liquor and beverages and
tobacco. Prescription drugs accounted for 52% of fiscal 1999 revenues;
general merchandise, 28%; nonprescription drugs, 12%; cosmetics and
toiletries, 8%. |
Walgreen Co.
L.D. Jorndt
CEO
200 Wilmot Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
United States |
TEL: +1 847 9402500
Homepage: http://www.walgreens.com
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., a retail company, operates mass
merchandising stores primarily through three segments; Wal-Mart stores
segment, SAM'S club segment and the international segment. Wal-Mart stores
segment includes discount stores and supercenters operating in 50 states.
These stores offer apparels, domestics, fabrics and notions, stationery
and books, shoes, housewares, hardware, electronics, home furnishings,
small appliances, automotive accessories, cameras and supplies, health and
beauty aids, pharmaceuticals and jewelry. SAM'S club segment includes
warehouse membership clubs operating in 48 states. These clubs displays
name brand hardgood merchandise, some softgoods and institutional size
grocery items and selected items under the "Member's Mark" store
brand. International segment comprised of wholly owned operations in
Argentina, Canada, Germany, Korea, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom,
operations through joint ventures in China and through majority-owned
subsidiaries in Brazil and Mexico. During 1999, the company acquired ASDA
Group PLC. The company incurred $28.2 million towards year 2000 expenses
till date. |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
H.L Scott
CEO
702 Southwest 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716
United States |
TEL: +1 501 2734000
Homepage: http://www.wal-mart.com
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Webvan Group, Inc. |
United States |
Webvan Group, Inc. (formerly known as Intelligent
Systems for Retail, Inc.) is an Internet retailer offering same-day home
delivery of a variety of consumer products through an innovative
proprietary business design that integrates the company's Webstore,
distribution center and delivery system. The Webstore is a user-friendly,
informative and personalized web site which enables users to quickly and
easily navigate and purchase from a wide selection of items. The company's
current product offerings include food, non-prescription drug products and
general merchandise including housewares, pet supplies and books.
Competitors of the company include local, regional and national food
chains, independent food stores aand markets as well as online grocery
retailers. The company became publicly held in November 1999. |
Webvan Group, Inc.
G.T. Shaheen
CEO
310 Lakeside Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
United States |
TEL: +1 650 6273000
Homepage: http://www.webvan.com
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Weiner's Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Weiner's Stores, Inc. is a retailer of primarily branded
apparel, shoes, related accessories and domestic products. The company
operates 136 stores located in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.
The majority of the company's stores are in strip shopping centers and
free standing structures. The company's stores are located at Texas,
Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. During 1999, the company opened six
new stores. The company expensed $50,000 to become year 2000 compliant
during 1999. |
Weiner's Stores, Inc.
H.R. Douglas
President
6005 Westview Drive
Houston, TX 77055
United States |
TEL: +1 713 6881331
Homepage: http://www.weiners.com
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Weis Markets, Inc. |
United States |
Weis Markets, Inc. operates a chain of retail stores
which sell food and pet supplies in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
The company operates a total of 168 retail food stores and markets in
Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia.
The company supplies its retail stores from distribution centres in
Sunbury, Northumberland and Milton. In addition to supermarkets, the
company owns and operates Weis Food Service, a distributor to restaurant
and institutional customers. During 1999, the company acquired four Bi-Lo
Foods stores from Penn Traffic, Inc. Grocery products accounted for 56% of
1999 revenues; meat, 14%; produce, 12%; pharmacy, 6%; pet supply, 3% and
other, 9%.er, 9%. |
Weis Markets, Inc.
N.S. Rich
President
1000 S. Second Street
Sunbury, PA 17801-0471
United States |
TEL: +1 570 2864571 |
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West Marine, Inc. |
United States |
West Marine, Inc. is a leading distributor of marine
supplies to the recreational boater. The merchandise sold by the company
is segregated into four divisions: Marine supplies division comprising of
maintenance products to gallery supplies; Electronics and marine
technology division consisting of global positioning navigational systems,
ship-to-shore radios, autopilots etc; Softgoods division dealing with
boating apparel and footwear and the water sports and power boating
division consisting of fishing and power boating categories. The company
also operates catalog business which provides technical information
regarding product offering. Till date the company has incurred $.28
Million for year 2000 expenses. Sporting and recreational retailing
accounted for 81% of 1999 revenues and other, 19%. |
West Marine, Inc.
J. Edmondson
CEO
500 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076-4100
United States |
TEL: +1 831 7282700
Homepage: http://www.westmarine.com
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Westburne Inc. |
Canada |
Westburne Inc. devotes its resources to the wholesale
distribution of plumbing, heating, water works, PVF, air conditioning,
industrial, refrigeration and electrical & MRO supplies. Its major
markets are the residential, commercial and industrial building and
renovation industry, engineering, construction, and the replacment market
for electrical and mechanical machinery. |
Westburne Inc.
Robert Chevrier
CEO
505 Locke Street, Suite 200
St. Laurent, PQ, H4T 1X7
Canada |
TEL: +1 514 3425181
FAX: +1 514 3429838
Homepage: http://www.westburne.ca/
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Western Power and Equipment Corp. |
United States |
Western Power and Equipment Corp. sells, rents and
services light, medium-sized and heavy construction, agricultural and
industrial equipment, including their parts and related products. The
company's products are mainly manufactured by Case Corporation and certain
other manufacturers. The company operates in the states of Washington,
Oregon, Nevada, California and Alaska. Major customers of the company
include contractors and governmental agencies. Equipment sales accounted
for 60% of fiscal 1999 revenues; product support, 24% and equipment
rental, 16%. |
Western Power and Equipment Corp.
C.D. Mclain
President
4601 Ne 77th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
United States |
TEL: +1 360 2532346 |
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Westfair Foods |
Canada |
Westfair Foods is a major wholesaler and retailer of
food products in Western Canada. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loblaw
Companies Limited. |
Westfair Foods
Serge K. Darkazanli
President
3225-12th Street N.E.
Calgary, AB, T2E 7S9
Canada |
TEL: +1 403 2917700
FAX: +1 403 2917899 |
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Wet Seal, Inc. (The) |
United States |
The Wet Seal, Inc. is a speciality retalier of
fashionable, casual apparel and accessories for men, women and children.
The company operates 542 retail stores in 42 states, Washington D.C. and
Puerto Rico, including 111 in California, 55 in Florida and 40 in Texas.
The company sells its products under the trademarks of "Contempo
Casuals", "Wetseal", "Arden B.", "Limbo
Lounge" and "Next". During 1999, the company introduced
e-commerce web site under the Blue Asphalt domain name. The site includes
on-line shopping and links from other web sites. During 1998 and 1999, the
company expended $170,000 to become year 2000 compliant. During 1999, the
company acquired leases and furniture and fixtures for 78 store locations
from Britches of Georgetowne, Inc. |
The Wet Seal, Inc.
K. Bronstein
CEO
26972 Burbank
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
United States |
TEL: +1 949 5839029 |
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Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. |
United States |
Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. is a specialty retailer of
fine jewelry. Products of the company are sold in regional and
super-regional shopping malls under the brand names Whitehall Co.
Jewellers, Lundstrom Jewelers and Marks Bros. Jewelers. Products sold by
the company include diamonds, gold, precious and semi-precious jewelry and
watches to the customers. In addition, the company provides jewelry repair
services to its customers under independent contracts. The company has 310
mall based stores located in 34 states. Diamonds accounted for 58% of 1999
revenues; gold, 25%; precious/semi-precious stones, 15%; watches, 2% and
other, nominal. |
Whitehall Jewellers, Inc.
H.M. Patinkin
President
155 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
United States |
TEL: +1 312 7826800
Homepage: http://www.whitehalljewellers.com
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Whole Foods Market |
United States |
Whole Foods Market sells natural foods and nutritional
products through natural foods supermarket and direct marketing. The
company's subsidiary, Amrion develops, produces and markets high quality
nutriceuticals and nutritional supplements that include herbs, herbal
formulas, vitamins, minerals and homeopathic products. The company is also
into roasting and distribution of specialty coffee through the subsidiary,
Allegro Coffee Company and in Internet commerce through the subsidiary,
Wholefoods.com. In fiscal 1999 the company acquired Nature's Heartland
Inc. Natural foods supermarket accounted for 94% of fiscal 1999 revenues;
direct marketing, 5% and other, 1%. |
Whole Foods Market
J.P. Mackey
CEO
601 N Lamar
Austin, TX 78703
United States |
TEL: +1 512 4774455
Homepage: http://www.wholefoods.com
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Wickes Inc. |
United States |
Wickes Inc. is a retailer and manufacturer of building
materials, catering to residential and commercial building professionals,
repairs and remodeling contractors and project do-it-yourselfer consumers.
The company operates through 101 sales & distribution centers in 23
states. The company's product includes lumber, plywood, roof and floor
trusses, treated lumber, sheathing, woodsiding and specialty lumber,
roofing, vinyl siding, doors, windows, mouldings, drywall and insulation,
paint, tools, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, plumbing products, electrical
products, light fixtures and floor coverings. Till date the company has
incurred approximately $2.5 million on account of Y2K expenses. During the
year the company acquired certain assets of a wall panel manufacturer
located in Cookeville, Porter Building Products, Advanced Truss Systems,
Inc. & United Building Systems, Inc. |
Wickes Inc.
D.T. Krawczyk
President
706 North Deerpath Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
United States |
TEL: +1 847 3673400
Homepage: http://www.wickes.com
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Wild Oats Markets, Inc. |
United States |
Wild Oats Markets, Inc. operates natural foods
supermarkets in the western and central United States and Canada. The
company also owns and operates bakeries, commissary kitchens and
warehouses that supply to retail stores. As of March 1, 2000 the company
operated 111 stores in 22 states in the United States of America and
Canada. The products offered by the the company in its stores include
grocery, produce, dairy, frozen, meat, poultry, seafood, bakery, vitamins
and supplements and other household items. The company operates its stores
under the names Wild Oats Community Markets, Alfalfa's Market, Henry's
Marketplace, Nature's Fresh and Nature's Northwest, Sun Harvest Market and
Capers Community Market. Till date, the company has incurred approximately
$5.25 million towards year 2000 expenses. During 1999 the company acquired
17 natural foods stores, Sun Harvest Farms, Inc., Henry's Marketplace,
Inc. and Nature's Fresh Northwest, Inc.s. |
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
M.C. Gilliland
CEO
3375 Mitchell Lane
Boulder, CO 80301-2244
United States |
TEL: +1 303 4405220
Homepage: http://www.wildoats.com
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. |
United States |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc with its subsidiaries is a retailer
of cooking and serving equipment, home furnishing and home garden
accessories. The company operates with five merchandising concepts:
Williams-Sonama, Potter Barn, Hold Everything, Gardeners Eden and
Chambers. These concepts are carried on through the retail stores and mail
order catlogs. These stores offer a wide range of culinary and serving
equipments. Apart from these products, the company also offers a chain of
William-Sonoma food products such as gourmet coffees and pasta sauces. The
company operates 344 retail stores located in the district of Columbia and
thirty nine other states. During the year the company launched its
Williams-Sonoma Internet Wedding and Gift Registry web site and an
e-commerce web site. The company proposes to launch a Pottery Barn
e-commerce site in year 2000. |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
W.H. Lester
CEO
3250 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States |
TEL: +1 415 4217900
Homepage: http://www.williams-sonoma.com
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Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. |
United States |
Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. is a specialty retailer
of leather outerwear, apparel and accessories in the United States. The
company operates through 529 retail stores including 444 mall stores, 55
outlet stores and 30 airport locations in the United States, Canada and
England. The company also operates 249 holiday stores in 40 states.
Wilsons Leather designs, contracts for manufacture, imports, distributes
and retails a broad assortment of leather apparel, accessories and travel
related goods. The company became publicly held in May 1997. |
Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc.
J.N. Waller
CEO
7401 Boone Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
United States |
TEL: +1 763 3914000
Homepage: http://www.wilsonsleather.com
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Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. |
United States |
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is the largest food retailer
with 1,188 stores in 14 southwestern and southeastern states and in the
Bahama Islands. The company operates a chain of retail self-service food
stores which sell groceries, meats, seafood, fresh produce, deli/bakery,
pharmaceuticals and general merchandise items. It also operates a network
of distribution centers, processing and manufacturing plants and a fleet
of trucks, providing a comprehensive support system. The company also
provides services which include photo labs, dry cleaners, in-store banks
check cashing, money transfers, bill payment, money orders and lottery
tickets. The company has incurred dollar 27.1 million towards the year
2000 expenses till date. |
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
A.R. Rowland
President
5050 Edgewood Court
Jacksonville, FL 32254-3699
United States |
TEL: +1 904 7835000
Homepage: http://www.winndixie.com
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Wolohan Lumber Co. |
United States |
Wolohan Lumber Co. is a full-line retailer of lumber,
building materials and related products. The customers of the company are
builders, remodelers and "do-it-yourself market". The products
sold by the company include dimension lumber; sheating plywood; building
materials and hardware; millwork; plumbing, heating and electrical;
kitchen cabinets and vanities; home decorations; trusses and components.
The company operates throught a chain of 48 building supply stores located
in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. |
Wolohan Lumber Co.
J.L. Wolohan
President
1740 Midland Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
United States |
TEL: +1 517 7934532
Homepage: http://www.wolohan.com
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World of Science, Inc. |
United States |
World of Science, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer
of a variety of traditional and distinctive science and nature products.
The company offers education and entertainment oriented, science and
nature products, together with a broad assortment of more traditional
science and nature products. The company operates through 85 permanenet
stores and 19 seasonal stores in 25 states, primarily in enclosed malls.
The company launched its commerce-enabled web site in 1999. |
World of Science, Inc.
F.H. Klaucke
President
900 Jefferson Road
Rochester, NY 14623
United States |
TEL: +1 716 4750100
Homepage: http://www.worldofscience.com
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Zale Corporation |
United States |
Zale Corporation is a specialty retailer of fine jewelry
in the United States. The company operates in 3 divisions: Zales(R),
Gordon's(R) and Bailey Banks & Biddle(R). The Zales division provides
traditional moderately priced jewelry to broad range of customers. The
Gordon's division offers contemporary merchandise targeted to regional
preferences, while the Bailey, Banks & Biddle division operates
upscale jewelry stores. The company's sales are mostly to United States,
Guam and Puerto Rico. The company also provides various types of insurance
coverage which are typically marketed to the company's private label
credit card customers. The company acquired Peoples Jewellers Corporation
in fiscal 1999. |
Zale Corporation
B.B. Raff
CEO
901 W. Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75038-1003
United States |
TEL: +1 972 5804000
Homepage: http://www.zalecorp.com
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