Columbia History

“IT'S PERFECT, NOW MAKE IT BETTER.”

This is the directive given by our very own tough mother, Chairman Gert Boyle. It’s the reason we’re constantly testing ...

History

The founders of the  Dairy Queen®  system were men and women who introduced a new kind of dessert treat and, in the process, developed the foundation of the franchising in...

About Us

In 1962, Roslyn Jaffe, mother of three, opened the first dressbarn store in Stamford, CT. At a time when women were wholly underrepresented in the workplace, Roslyn dared not only to work, but also to launc...

Gap

American Optimism is our attitude. Casual style is our aesthetic. Clean and confident, comfortable and accessible, classic and modern. It’s the quintessential expression of Gap brought to life through icon...

About

In 1900, Lena Bryant founded Lane Bryant in New York as the first women's apparel retailer in America devoted exclusively to plus-sizes. The first Lane Bryant store opened on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1...

Old Navy

Imagine a place where you can find all of your wardrobe "must-have's" at prices you can’t believe. Everything from your favorite T-shirts and jeans to your seasonal fashion faves. A place wh...

Simon Shopping Destinations

If you're traveling, shop the Simon collection of destinations. No matter where you're headed, we're there, covering the largest list of destinations in the U.S. We're cleverly poised to ...

ABOUT RACK ROOM SHOES

Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of na...

Saks Fifth Avenue's Inception

Saks Fifth Avenue was the brainchild of Horace Saks and Bernard Gimbel, who operated independent retail stores on New York's 34th Street at Herald Square in the early 1900s. Their dream...