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Boot Barn

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Boot Barn
IndustryRetail
Founded1978 (46 years ago) (1978) in Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
Founders
  • Ken Meany
Headquarters
Number of locations
382 (September 2024, United States)
Key people
Jim Conroy (CEO)
ProductsClothing, Decor
Number of employees
10,000 (2024)
ParentBoot Barn Holdings
Websitewww.bootbarn.com

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]

History

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Boot 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

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  1. ^ "Irvine-based Boot Barn considers move into stock market after Eastern expansion". Orange County Register. May 20, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Hamanaka, Kari (April 11, 2021). "The Shoe Fits: Boot Barn Expands". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "Look "Country" No Matter Where You Live: Shop at Boot Barn". March 6, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Boot Barn". www.nlbra.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): history, ownership, mission, how it works & makes money". dcf-fm. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Boot Barn opens third West Virginia location in Beckley". www.msn.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Neely, Alexander (September 11, 2024). "Boot Barn sees 4% sales growth". DMNews. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
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