Company Snapshot: Bealls Inc.

Address
1806 38th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208

Telephone
941 747-2355

Internet Homepage
www.beallsinc.com

Year Founded
1915

Total Stores
535

Total Estimated Sales
$1,140,000,000

Trading Areas
AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, LA, MS, NV, NM, NC, SC, TN, TX

Senior Executives
CEO                Stephen Knopik
President       Dan Love

Bealls Inc., a leading department store company still owned by the founding family, is celebrating its centennial. The privately held company operates Bealls, Bealls Outlet and Burkes Outlet stores in 14 southern states. Bealls Inc. surpasses a billion dollars in sales annually with 535 stores and www.beallsflorida.com featuring exclusive brands and fashions especially chosen for Sunbelt climates.

The company foresees a redesign of its department stores focusing on stocking stores for the communities they serve. Bealls Inc. is launching a new concept, called Bunulu. The company hopes to target younger affluent customers living the coastal lifestyle. The first three to five stores will open this fall, average about 4,000 sq. ft. and will carry beach clothing, footwear and accessories for men and women. Bealls Inc. plans to grow its Bealls Outlets and Burkes Outlets in Arizona, Texas and other markets.