Retail - Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Edison Brothers was America's largest footwear retailer for more than 40 years. The company was founded in 1922 by 5 brothers whose family were Jewish immigrants from Lithuania. Edison Brothers grew for 70 years, emerging as one of the leading multi-brand retail groups in America, but came to a sudden end in the mid-1990s.Edison Brothers launched or acquired many brands including Chandlers, Bakers, Leeds, Burts, Oaktree, Jeans West, 5-7-9 Shops, Joan Bari, Wild Pair, Fashion Conspiracy, Repp Big & Tall, Handyman Hardware, United Sporting Goods, and Dave & Busters.