EDION, which was established in 2002, also generates sales online and through a catalog. Gadget lovers in Japan look to EDION Corporation for a technology and A/C fix. EDION Corporation is one of the country's leading electronics retailers, but it also sells air conditioners, microwave ovens, rice cookers, and washing machines. EDION is a holding company that operates primarily through its handful of subsidiaries. During the past few years, EDION has been expanding its operations in western Japan. EDION Corporation serves customers throughout Japan from more than 1,000 stores that are mostly franchised.

Shoe Carnival, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a footwear retailer. Its stores offer dress and casual shoes, sandals, and boots, as well as a range of athletic shoes, such as running, basketball, and fitness shoes for men, women, children, and athletics. The company also provides accessory items, including handbags, shoe care items, and socks. It owns various registered trademarks and servicemarks, consisting of Shoe Carnival, The Carnival, Donna Lawrence, Oak Meadow, Victoria Spenser, Via Nova, Innocence, Carnival Lites, Y-NOT, UNR8ED, Solanz, and 93 Octane. As of January 30, 2010, the company operated 311 stores in 30 states primarily in the midwest, south, and southeast regions of the United States. Shoe Carnival, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Evansville, Indiana.

Super Warehouse was founded by CEO Russell Schneider in 1997. Super Warehouse may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it does deliver computers and computer equipment pretty quickly. The privately-held company is a direct online retailer and reseller of more than 50,000 brand-name products -- PCs, notebooks, hardware, software, audio-visual equipment, and peripherals -- from leading manufacturers, such as Apple, Cisco, IBM, Canon, and Xerox, among others. It ships from about 15 warehouse locations throughout the US, usually within 1 to 2 days. Its primary customers include businesses, educational organizations, and government agencies.

Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc. has a history in the automotive aftermarket dating back to 1958. Since founded by Mike Futerman, Hahn Automotive Warehouse has relied on some timeless principles that transcend the decades. The basic principles include doing whatever it takes to make the customer more successful. Today his son, Eli Futerman and son-in-law, Dan Chessin carry on the family tradition with the same effort and energy as their predecessor. Hahn Automotive Warehouse company is comprised of nine full service warehouses and twenty two pick up warehouses that distribute automotive hard parts within their fifteen state geographical reach from the Midwest through the Northeast and down to the Mid-Atlantic states. In addition, Hahn Automotive Warehouse owns the RAAC accessory warehouse in Batavia, NY to fill in products that compliment the hard parts. On the retail side, the company owns eighty Advantage Auto Stores and Genuine Auto Parts stores that sell parts to the professional service dealer and the do-it-yourselfer. This entire portion of Hahn Automotive Warehouse company belongs to the national Auto Value group for marketing and support to both the part stores and service centers.One additional division of the company is the Nu-Way Auto Parts stores that also deal directly with the professional service dealer and the do-it-yourselfer. This group operates nine locations in Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania and features the ACDelco and Motorcraft brands. Hahn Automotive’s products consist predominately of nationally branded automotive hard parts as well as many maintenance items, accessories and private label products for domestic and foreign cars, vans, and light trucks. The cornerstone of Hahn Automotive Warehouse company is innovation and teamwork, giving customers exemplary service and value. There is a deep sense of loyalty and family throughout Hahn Automotive. This has extended to its relationships with its customers and suppliers, some who have done business with Hahn Automotive Warehouse company for more than forty-five years. The underlying philosophy that guides daily business is trust, cooperation, and respect, and with that Hahn Automotive is able to keep its customers coming back.

Chairman and owner Bruce Halle founded Discount Tire in 1960 with six tires -- four of them recaps. Concerned about that upcoming "re-tire-ment"? Discount Tire, one of the largest independent tire dealers in the US, can provide several options. With more than 780 company-owned stores in 20-plus states, the company sells such leading tire brands as Michelin, Goodyear, and Uniroyal, as well as wheels from Enkei, Konig, and TSW. Discount Tire operates mostly in the West, Midwest, Southwest, and Southeast. Some of its California stores operate as America's Tire Co. because of a naming conflict. Customers can search for tires by make and model on the company's website.

Furnitureland South, Inc sells mid-priced to high-end furniture from more than 400 manufacturers. Its 70,000-square-foot Furnitureland Express showroom features several manufacturers including Stanley, Broyhill, and Natuzzi. The company also offers a print and online catalog. (A Catalog Showcase Gallery allows shoppers to stroll through the pages at its retail store.) Founded in 1969 by CEO Darrell Harris -- who delivered the furniture himself in those days -- the family-owned and run company is closed for business on Sundays.

Stylish eyewear is de rigueur for De Rigo. The firm is the #3 eyewear company worldwide, behind Luxottica and Safilo. It makes sunglasses and eyeglasses under its own brand names (Sting, Police, Lozza) and licensed labels that include Etro, Fendi, Fila, Givenchy, and Pirelli. It sells through about 200 General Optica outlets in Spain and Portugal. In 2009 De Rigo sold a controlling stake in its Dollond & Aitchison (D&A) chain in the UK to Alliance Boots, which runs the business under the Boots Opticians banner. (De Rigo made almost half of its revenues from retail sales in the UK through D&A stores.) De Rigo also markets glasses in dozens of other countries (mostly in Europe, Asia, and South America).

EmbroidMe is on the fast track. As a franchise operation, EmbroidMe.com Inc. offers custom embroidery, screen printing, and promotional products through about 350 shops in nearly 10 countries (including Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US). Stores specialize in emblazoning custom designs on items such as golf shirts, ball caps, towels, uniforms, jackets, and bags, as well as promotional fare (pens, mouse pads, and mugs). EmbroidMe outlets feature brand-name apparel (such as adidas, Liz Claiborne, and Nike Golf) and its own private-label products. EmbroidMe.com Inc. is part of United Franchise Group. It was founded in 2000 by Ray Titus, the group's CEO.

One man's corvette summer in 1974 turned into a lifelong business. Mid America Motorworks (MMA) is a large supplier of parts and accessories for Corvette, Volkswagen, and Porsche automobiles. Offering parts for every year the Corvette has been in production, Mid America Motorworks sells its products through catalogs, the Web, and, for those in the neighborhood, at its headquarters. It also installs custom interior and performance parts. MMA's annual Corvette Funfest lays claim to being one of the largest Corvette gatherings in the world. Mid America Motorworks also hosts biannual swap meets for Corvette and VW enthusiasts. MMA is owned and operated by Mike Yager, who started the business by selling Corvette parts and accessories.

Chico’s FAS, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items. The company offers its products under the Chico’s, White House|Black Market (WH|BM), and Soma Intimates brand names. The Chico’s brand sells primarily private branded clothing focusing on women 35 and over. It offers accessories, such as handbags, belts, scarves, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The WH|BM brand sells fashionable clothing and accessory items, primarily in black and white and related shades focusing on women who are 25 years old and over. It offers accessories, such as handbags, shoes, belts, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The Soma Intimates brand offers private branded intimate apparel, including bras, panties, and shape wear; active wear; sleepwear; robes; and loungewear. As of January 30, 2010, the company operated 1,080 retail stores in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. It also sells its products through catalogs, and via the Internet at chicos.com, whitehouseblackmarket.com, and soma.com. Chico’s FAS, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Fort Myers, Florida.

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