bebe stores, inc. engages in the design, development, and production of women’s apparel and accessories. Its products include a range of separates, tops, dresses, active wear, and accessories in career, evening, casual, and active lifestyle categories. The company markets its products under the bebe, BEBE SPORT, bbsp, PH8, and 2b bebe brand names. As of July 3, 2010, it operated 297 retail stores, and an online store at www.bebe.com in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada, as well as 49 international licensee operated stores. bebe stores, inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Brisbane, California.

Kohler Mira went from dreaming in the shower, to dreaming about the shower. Founded in the 1920s, Kohler Mira is a leading UK bathroom products company. The company's offerings, which include showers, faucets, enclosures, trays, and brassware, are sold through bath and housewares specialty retailers in more than 40 countries worldwide. Its names include Mira Platinum, Biocote, and Mira Eco. Mira developed the world's first thermostatic shower, which gained popularity in the 1960s. Then called Mira Showers Group (which included its Rada, Meynell, and Alstone brands), Kohler Mira Limited company was acquired by US-based Kohler Co. in 2001 and became Kohler Mira.

Carter Lumber was founded by Warren E. Carter in 1932, and it continues to be a family-owned business. Carter Lumber has the answer when new home construction has you hollering "timber!" The company owns more than 200 lumber and home improvement stores in 10 states from Michigan to South Carolina. The company caters to both contractors and do-it-yourselfers, supplying them with lumber, plywood, roofing, windows, doors, plumbing and electrical products, heating equipment, tools, siding, and other products. The home improvement retailer also owns Carter-Jones Lumber, which runs a 17-acre lumberyard and custom millwork facilities in Ohio.

Gerrity's Supermarkets is a member of the Shursave Supermarkets Co-op.Gerrity's Super Market is not yet part of a matriarchal society but does boast that it's where Mom is "always in charge!" The regional grocery chain operates about 10 supermarkets under the Gerrity's Supermarket banner in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. The regional chain also operates an online grocery order and home delivery service. Founded in 1895 by William Gerrity, the family-owned company is run by mother and son team Joyce ("Mom") and Joseph Fasula.

The GAME Group plc was founded in 1992 as the Rhino Group. A game plan that includes rapid-fire acquisitions has transformed The GAME Group into one of Europe's leading retailers of PC and video game products. The company sells new and used computer games, hardware, entertainment software, and related accessories through about 1,390 stores throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as in Australia, the Czech Republic, France, Portugal, Scandinavia, and Spain. In addition, The GAME Group operates several e-commerce sites. In addition to its GAME and Gamestation stores in England, the company also operates concessions in Hamleys toy shops, and inside department stores, such as Debenhams and Selfridges.

Southern Co-operatives originally dipped its toe into the co-operative market in 1873. The regional consumer co- operative society operates about 120 convenience stores under The Co-op banner in mid-southern England. The co-op added the David's chain of convenience stores on the Isle of Wight during the past few years. Its other lines of business include funeral services and property investment. The co-op exited the milk delivery business -- Southern Co-operative Dairies by selling it to the Co-operative Group (CWS). Established as the Portsea Island Mutual Co-operative Society by dockyard workers in Portsmouth, the group changed its name to Southern Co-operatives Limited in 1998.

The group's strategy is to focus on the core business of direct home shopping, while at the same time exploiting the full potential of our complementary businesses in financial services. Our home shopping division offers a wide range of value for money products in clothing, footwear, and household and electrical goods. We market our products through a number of channels; principally bi-annual catalogues supplemented by smaller monthly brochures and targeted media advertising. In addition, we provide fully integrated websites for all our main trading titles to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers.The financial services division was formed in 1998 to work with third party financial service providers to promote the sale of financial products such as creditor insurance, loans, life and general insurances and warranty cover to our existing home shopping customers. Detailed knowledge of our home shopping customers, together with skills in risk management and databases has allowed us to build a financial services database to segment and target customers with greater accuracy.

Joe and Mike Zeiden founded Z Gallerie in 1979, using their parents' garage for a warehouse and production facility. Initially Z Gallerie (later joined by sister Carole Malfatti) sold poster art, but in the 1980s the trio added home furnishings and accessories to the merchandising mix. Today Z Gallerie stores, which span some 10,000 sq. ft. on average, feature bedding and pillows, dinnerware, glassware, rugs, lamps, candleholders, clocks, frames and albums, games, and gifts. The firm's eclectic pieces are sold through its website and some 55 US retail locations in nearly 20 states. Z Gallerie exited Chapter 11 in fall 2009 after a six-month stint in bankruptcy.

Causeway Lumber was founded in 1939 by Col. O. R. Whiddon, grandfather of company president Scott Whiddon. When South Florida residents need to rebuild, they call a contractor, and their contractor might very well call Causeway Lumber. Targeting professional builders as customers, the company manufactures and distributes building materials including hardware, lumber, plywood, reinforcing steel, and roof and floor trusses from stores in Arcadia, Bonita Springs, Fort Lauderdale, and Stuart. Causeway Lumber Company also serves customers in the Caribbean.

We at Westborn Market take great pride in having served the people of Southeastern Michigan for almost half a century. What was originally a corner fruit stand has grown into an International Marketplace. Today, our stores reflect a unique combination of the freshest produce, choice meats, gourmet groceries, beautiful flowers and fine wines. We provide an extensive list of services, including party trays, catering, fruit baskets, full floral design, and delivery services. We are dedicated to being the best in every category of service we provide. Westborn is a business rooted in proud family tradition, striving to offer nothing but the best quality products for you and your family.

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