Loeb's (department store)

Loeb's (department store)

Infobox Company
company_name = LOEB'S
company_
company_type = Private
genre = Department Store
foundation = 1887
location_city = Meridian, Mississippi
location_country = United States
key_people = Alex Loeb (Founder) Robert Loeb (President & CEO)
industry = Clothier | specialty department store
products = Quality/Lifestyle
parent = LOEB'S INC.
company_slogan = A Clothing Tradition Since 1887
homepage = http://www.loebsclothing.com/

Loeb's Department Store is a historic specialty department store in Meridian, Mississippi that has remained in the same family for four generations, beginning with Alex Loeb, a merchant from the city. [ [http://www.meridianms.org/Downtown.html Retail in Downtown Meridian, Mississippi] ] After marrying Mollie Threefoot and moving to Meridian from Columbus, Mississippi in 1887 [http://www.isjl.org/history/archive/ms/meridian.htm ISJL : Digital Archive: Meridian, MS] ] , Loeb opened the men's and women's store, and it is still in operation today.

History

workers would only wear clothes from the Alex Loeb store. The well-dressed Loeb was a colorful character known for his white moustache, ever-present cigar, and hospitable personality; he would personally welcome each customer as he or she entered the store.

Products and services

Loeb's carries lines such as Seven for all Mankind, Hugo Boss, Orvis, Costa Del Mar, Tommy Bahama, Ralph Lauren, Patagonia, J.W.L.A., Kensie, Putter Winbrook, The North Face, Teva Sport Sandals, Bostonian, H.S. Trask, Kavu, Jack Victor, Lacoste, Clarks, Sperry, Calvin Klein, and many more.

Since the store first opened its doors in 1887, LOEB'S also continues to maintain a buying office in New York, New York.

External links

* [http://www.loebsclothing.com Loeb's website]

References


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