Value City
Value City Department Stores was an American department store chain with 113 locations. It was founded in 1917 by Ephraim Schottenstein, a travelling salesman in central Ohio. The store was an off-price retailer that sold clothing, jewelry, and home goods below the manufacturer suggested retail price.
Basic Information
- Category: Off-Price Retailer
- Founded: 1917
- Headquarters: Columbus, OH
- Website: valuecity.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1917 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Value City — Wikipedia (reference)
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Value City Department Stores was an American department store chain with 113 locations. It was founded in 1917 by Ephraim Schottenstein, a travelling salesman in central Ohio. The store was an off-price retailer that sold clothing, jewelry, and home goods below the manufacturer suggested retail price.
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