Ormond Shops (formerly Ormond Hosiery Shops) was a chain of mall-based women's apparel shops in the United States from the 1930s until 1994.
| Formerly | Ormond Hosiery Shops |
|---|---|
| Industry | Women's apparel, dance wear, and hosiery |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy |
| Headquarters | North Bergen, NJ |
Number of locations | 40 (1968) 62 (1975) 121 (1982) 190 (1990) 204 (1993) 148 (1994, pre-bankruptcy) 85 (1994, post-bankruptcy) |
Area served | Eastern US |
History
editOrmond Shops began as Ormond Hosiery Shops in the early 1930s, selling hosiery made by the Triumph Hosiery Mills.[1] By 1934, the store had become a small chain, with stores in Frederick, Maryland, Hagerstown, Maryland, York, Pennsylvania, and others.[2][3][4] The shops were named after Ormond Beach, Florida, which Herbert N. Goodman had visited and was fond of.[1] By 1968, the chain had grown to a total of 40 stores in eight states.[5] During this time, the chain expanded by moving into new shopping centers and malls, and also expanded its product line; changing from exclusively hosiery to general women's apparel, including dresses, blouses, dance wear, sweaters, skirts, and lingerie.[6] By 1982, the chain had grown to 121 stores, primarily in malls. Stores were also "electronically linked" to the home office in North Bergen, New Jersey.[7] The chain reached its peak in 1993, when it operated a total of 204 stores.[8] That year Ormond Shops also began operating a new chain called "Ormond Woman" that focused on "casual sportswear, career-related separates, and dresses for women sizes 14 to 24". 28 stores were opened in 1993, in what Chairman & President Lawrence B. Goodman stated as "one of the most important events in the history of Ormonds".[9] On April 5, 1994, Ormond Shops filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, initially closing 63 stores and planning to leave bankruptcy.[10] However, in December that year, it was announced that Ormond Shops would be closing all 85 remaining stores, with 33 stores going to competitor Canadians Corp.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b Walker, Constance (August 6, 1990). "York served as home to stores' idea". York Daily Record. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Opening Presentation OF FAMOUS Ormond Silk Stockings". The Daily Mail. July 15, 1932. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Ormond Solves Your Stocking Problems". The News. April 7, 1933. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "NEW LOCATION FOR THE ORMOND SHOP". The Gazette And Daily. May 29, 1934. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Ormond Shop at York Mall". Sunday News. October 13, 1968. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Ormond Sings Out Fashion". The Pittsburgh Press. May 12, 1969. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "ORMOND SHOP OPENS". The York Dispatch. March 4, 1982. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "Shop out of business". Courier-Post. December 20, 1994. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Ormond Woman specializes in large-size fashions". The Palm Beach Post. October 3, 1993. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Ormond Seeks Extension To File Plan". The Record. August 4, 1994. Retrieved March 1, 2020.