Boot Barn is an American retailer that specializes in Western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor recreation merchandise.[1] The chain was founded by Ken Meany in 1978.[2]
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 Boot Barn in Manteca, California | |
| Industry | Retail |
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| Founded | 1978 in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | Irvine, California, U.S. |
Number of locations | 382 (September 2024, United States) |
Key people | Jim Conroy (CEO) |
| Products | Clothing, Decor |
Number of employees | 10,000 (2024) |
| Parent | Boot Barn Holdings |
| Website | www |
History
editBoot Barn was founded by Ken Meany in 1978, with the first store being established in Huntington Beach, California.[3][4]
The company saw growth in the early 2000s, acquiring Sheplers and expanding to hundreds of stores across the United States.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Irvine-based Boot Barn considers move into stock market after Eastern expansion". Orange County Register. May 20, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Hamanaka, Kari (April 11, 2021). "The Shoe Fits: Boot Barn Expands". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Look "Country" No Matter Where You Live: Shop at Boot Barn". March 6, 2024.
- ^ "Boot Barn". www.nlbra.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): history, ownership, mission, how it works & makes money". dcf-fm. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Boot Barn opens third West Virginia location in Beckley". www.msn.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Neely, Alexander (September 11, 2024). "Boot Barn sees 4% sales growth". DMNews. Retrieved September 14, 2024.