Loeb's (department store)
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| Type | Private |
| Genre | Department Store |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Headquarters | Meridian, Mississippi, United States |
| Key people | Alex Loeb (Founder) Robert Loeb (President & CEO) |
| Industry | Clothier |
| Products | Quality/Lifestyle |
| Parent | LOEB'S INC. |
| Website | http://www.loebsclothing.com/ |
Loeb's Department Store is a historic specialty department store in Meridian, Mississippi that has remained in the same family for four generations, beginning with Alex Loeb, a merchant from the city.[1] After marrying Mollie Threefoot and moving to Meridian from Columbus, Mississippi in 1887[2], Loeb opened the men's and women's store, and it is still in operation today.
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[edit] History
Alex Loeb was a leading merchant in Meridian in the early 20th century. Loeb, a German immigrant, married Mollie Threefoot and moved to Meridian from Columbus, Mississippi in 1887, when he opened the store to sell fine men's clothing. During the Meridian's "golden age" in the early 20th century, it was said that respectable railroad workers would only wear clothes from the Alex Loeb store. The well-dressed Loeb was a colorful character known for his white moustache, ever-present cigar, and hospitable personality; he would personally welcome each customer as he or she entered the store.[2]
[edit] Products and services
Loeb's carries lines such as Hugo Boss, Orvis, Tommy Bahama, Ralph Lauren, Patagonia, The North Face, Teva Sport Sandals, Bostonian, H.S. Trask, Kavu, Jack Victor, Lacoste, Clarks, Sperry, Calvin Klein, and many more.
Since the store first opened its doors in 1887, LOEB'S also continues to maintain a buying office in New York, New York.
