In Short
Started in 1954 in Connecticut, this New England retail department store primarily caters to middle-class families with mid-range clothing and shoe brands. Merchandise ranges from sporty items, such as Adidas sneakers and Billabong tees for young men, to Roxy tops and sandals by Skechers for juniors. Parents find a wide selection of weekend and career wear: Misses collections by Gloria Vanderbilt appease the soccer-mom crowd, while Levi's jeans and Rockport loafers fill dads' carts.