Sears, Roebuck and Co. hasn't outgrown the mall scene, but it's spending more time in other places. Beyond its 850 US mall-based stores, Sears has more than 1,300 other locations nationwide. The company operates more than 900 independently owned Sears Hometown Stores (formerly known as dealer stores) in small towns and about 105 Sears hardware stores and some 85 Orchard Supply Hardware shops. Sears' stores sell apparel, tools, and appliances, and provide home services (remodeling, appliance repairs) under the Sears Parts & Repair Services and A&E Factory brands. It also sells appliances and tools online. Sears was acquired by Kmart Holding Corp. in 2005. The deal formed Sears Holdings, which owns both chains.

American Furniture Warehouse sells furniture and electronics at discounted prices through about a dozen retail locations in Colorado and via its website, which also features bridal and gift registries. The company has built a reputation as a home-spun, local furniture retailer. Jabs bought the company in 1975.

Toupargel Groupe comprises two main businesses: frozen foods, which account for most of sales, and fresh foods and groceries under the Place du March name. CEO Roland Tchenio controls 56% of the company, which changed its name from Toupargel-Agrigel to Toupargel Groupe in 2007.Out of escargots? Short on soufflo? Not to worry, there is a solution! Toupargel Groupe (formerly Toupargel-Agrigel) delivers fresh and frozen foods, produce, dry goods, and groceries to more than 1 million customers in France. Customers place orders by telephone or online through the company's e-business Web site and are guaranteed delivery within 48 to 72 hours.

Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988 and features one of the largest online catalogs of computer, iPod, and iPhone enhancement products through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As an Apple Certified Developer, OWC also provides extensive US based technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net. OWC's industry awards and recognition include: Crain's Chicago Business 2009 "Fast 50" List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Chicago Area; Computerworld Magazine Top Green-IT Companies for 2008; Inc. 5,000 Top 100 Computers & Electronics Companies 2007 to 2009; and McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.By activating an on-site wind turbine in October 2009 at its Woodstock, IL corporate headquarters, OWC became the first technology manufacturer/distributor in U.S. to become 100% on-site wind powered. The turbine cleanly generates more net energy than is consumed by OWC's operations and datacenter. OWC's leadership role in environmental stewardship was officially acknowledged in March 2010, when the Other World Computing corporate campus was awarded LEED Platinum Certification by the Green Building Certification Institute. Platinum is the highest achievable level of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program, which began in 1998. Out of more than 14,000 LEED projects engaged worldwide since the program's inception, OWC is one ofless than three hundred to achieve the Platinum standard. With this recognition, OWC also became the first privately owned light manufacturing/assembly building in Illinois to obtain LEED Platinum status.

In 1757 James Latham went deep into the woods and never came out. James Latham PLC imports and distributes hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and related timber products. Its operating companies include Lathams Limited (timber and panel importing), ATP Limited (specialist panels), Bausen Hardwood (hardwood and engineered flooring) and James Latham Gateshead (sheet material and specialist fabrication). James Latham plc has offices scattered across England. James Latham plc also has a distribution center in Scotland. James Latham's founding Latham family still owns 54% of James Latham plc company.

Outlet mall capital Reading, Pennsylvania, has conceived more than bargain shopping. It's given us Boscov's Department Store, which operates about 40 stores (down from 50 in 2007) that anchor malls mainly in Pennsylvania and four other mid-Atlantic states. The stores sell men's, women's, and children's apparel, shoes, and accessories, as well as jewelry, cosmetics, housewares, appliances, and sporting goods. It also operates an online store. After expanding too rapidly amid a worsening outlook for department stores, Boscov's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2008 and was later purchased by a group led by its chairman and CEO Albert Boscov. Boscov's was founded by Solomon Boscov in 1911.

Spain's Cortefiel has something for everyone. Its five main store brands -- Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield, Women'secret, and Milano -- target young men, older men, young women, cost-conscious women, and high-end clothing. Cortefiel operates more than 1,400 stores, mostly under the Cortefiel and Springfield banners. Although the retailer operates in about 50 countries, Spain is home to more than half of the group's stores. It owns its European stores and franchises locations in Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. The Hinojosa family had controlled Cortefiel before CVC, PAI Partners, and Permira acquired more than 86% of it in 2005.

Genesco Inc. engages in the retail of branded footwear, licensed and branded headwear, and licensed sports apparel and accessories; and the wholesale of branded footwear primarily in the United States. Its Journeys Group segment operates the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Shi by Journeys retail footwear chains, as well as involves in the catalog and e-commerce operations. As of January 30, 2010, this segment operated 1,025 stores, including 150 Journeys Kidz stores and 56 Shi by Journeys stores in the United States and in Puerto Rico, selling footwear for young men, women, and children. The company’s Underground Station Group segment operates the Underground Station retail footwear chain and Jarman retail footwear stores, as well as engages in e-commerce operations. As of January 30, 2010, this segment operated 170 stores, including 161 Underground Station stores in the United States, selling footwear and accessories primarily for men and women in the 20-35 age groups. Its Hat World Group segment operates the Hat World, Lids, Hat Shack, Hat Zone, Head Quarters, Cap Connection, and Lids Locker Room retail headwear stores; and Sports Fan-Attic retail licensed sports headwear, apparel, and accessory stores. It also involves in the Impact Sports and Great Plains Sports team dealer businesses and e-commerce operations. As of January 30, 2010, this segment operated 921 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The company’s Johnston & Murphy Group segment operates Johnston & Murphy retail stores; and involves in catalog and e-commerce operations, and wholesale distribution. As of January 30, 2010, this segment operated 160 retail shops and factory stores in the United States, selling footwear, luggage, and accessories primarily for men, targeting business, and professional customers. Its Licensed Brands segment, through a license from Levi Strauss & Company, sells Dockers footwear. Genesco Inc. was founded in 1924 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Founded in 1960 by the Libman family, Pennsylvania-based Hajoca Corporation acquired Able in 2005. President Barry Libman still runs the business. This company is ready, willing, and, well, you get it. Able Distributing Company supplies contractors with plumbing and heating products through a half-dozen locations in Arizona and Wisconsin. Its locations include showrooms with mock kitchens, bathrooms, and custom installations showcasing fixtures, pipes, tubing, and other items from such brands as Kohler, Delta Faucet Company, and Axor, among others. The company also provides related products and services through subsidiaries Able Technology and Able Field Services.

Norkus Enterprises was founded when Francis Norkus opened his first grocery store, called Table Talk, in Freehold, New Jersey in 1935. Today Norkus' three sons, Gerry (president), Mark (VP), and Stephen (VP), run the firm, which is a member of the Foodtown Supermarket cooperative.They sell pasta shells by the Jersey sea shore. Norkus Enterprises operates about half a dozen grocery stores under the Foodtown and Super Foodtown banners in Monmouth County and Ocean County, New Jersey. The regional grocery chain also offers online shopping and home delivery in some areas

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