The Zombie Afterlife of Retailer Linens 'n Things
Linens 'n Things began as a New Jersey textile department in 1958 before evolving into a major North American retailer of home goods and accessories. At its height, the company operated hundreds of br...
16 Feb 30min
Mervyn’s: The Retail Icon That Was Killed For Its Real Estate
This episode provides a comprehensive history of Mervyn’s, a prominent American department store chain that operated from 1949 to 2008. Originally established in California as a budget-friendly retail...
16 Feb 25min
The Rise and Fall of Boston Market Corporation
Originally established as Boston Chicken in 1985, this American fast-casual restaurant chain gained prominence for its rotisserie chicken and traditional side dishes. After a period of rapid growth in...
16 Feb 26min
Stein Mart: The Evolution of a Retail Dynasty
Stein Mart originated in 1908 as a family-run enterprise in Mississippi before evolving into a prominent discount department store chain headquartered in Florida. The retailer specialized in offering ...
16 Feb 29min
The ODP Corporation: A History of Office Depot
This episode provides a comprehensive profile of The ODP Corporation, the parent company of the prominent retail chain Office Depot. Established in Florida during 1986, the organization has expanded t...
16 Feb 30min
Staples Inc. Corporate Profile and History
Staples Inc. is a prominent American retailer specializing in office supplies, furniture, and technology services. Established in 1986, the company pioneered the office superstore concept before expan...
16 Feb 31min
CompUSA: The Rise and Fall of a Tech Retailer
CompUSA was a major American technology retailer that grew from a single Texas storefront in 1984 into a nationwide big-box chain. During its peak, the company operated over 200 locations before facin...
16 Feb 32min
Conveyor Belts & Carbon Paper: The Rise and Fall of Service Merchandise
Do you remember the clipboards? The tiny pencils? The anticipation of watching a conveyor belt deliver your purchase from the mysterious stockroom? In this episode of pplpod, we take a nostalgic look ...
16 Feb 29min
