Corporate History category: 769 books
From Goodwill to Grunge
A History of Secondhand Styles and Alternative Economies
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2017
In this surprising new look at how clothing, style, and commerce came together to change American culture, Jennifer Le Zotte examines how secondhand goods sold at thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales came to be both profitable and culturally influential. Initially, selling used goods in the...
Daniels and Fisher
Denver’s Best Place to Shop
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2015
For 129 years, Daniels and Fisher and May-D&F proudly served the Mile High City. Today, the restored Daniels and Fisher Tower adorns the Sixteenth Street Mall while the I.M. Pei-designed ice-skating rink and hyperbolic paraboloid at May-D&F survive only in memories. The story of these institutions...
Look to Lazarus
The Big Store
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2011
For more than 150 years, F&R Lazarus & Company was the heart of downtown Columbus. Headed by the "first family of American retailing"? with an eye for flair and a devotion to the customer, this uniquely midwestern institution won the hearts and minds of a community. Look to Lazarus draws on the memories...
Crowley's
Detroit's Friendly Store
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2015
Operating in the shadow of the enormous J.L. Hudson Co., Crowley's earned Detroit's trade with fine merchandise and good service, all in an atmosphere that made it the Motor City's "friendly" department store. Generations of customers still hold Crowley's close in their memories, fondly recalling...
Under the Clock
The Story of Miller & Rhoads
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2008
Under the Clock tells the story of Miller & Rhoads, from its incarnation as a little dry goods store in 1885 through more than a century as a beloved Richmond landmark. Earle Dunford, longtime city editor for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and George Bryson, a Miller & Rhoads veteran for thirty-nine years,...
by Michael J. Lisicky
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2015
Maas Brothers opened in 1886, and for more than 100 years it was the commercial and social hub for generations of Tampa Bay shoppers. From its historic downtown Tampa store, to its sleek St. Petersburg location, to branches throughout central and west Florida (in cities like Lakeland, Sarasota, and...
Summary of Business Adventures
by John Brooks | Includes Analysis
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
Summary of Business Adventures by John Brooks | Includes Analysis Inside this Instaread Summary: -Overview of the entrie book -Introduction to the important people in the book -Summary and analysis of all the chapters in the book -Key Takeaways of the...
The Pest Detectives
The Definitive History of Rentokil
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2015
Rentokil is the heart and soul of pest control. A brand synonymous with its field and familiar to all. Innovative, ground-breaking, highly professional; renowned for scientific rigour and go-the-extra-mile customer service. At last, here's a book that tells the full story of Rentokil's rise into an international...
by Joosr
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2015
In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries...
Spotify, Music for Everyone
The meteoric rise of the world’s top streaming service
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2017
Find out how Spotify changed the way we listen to music in just 50 minutes!
Spotify is a music streaming service which was launched in 2008. Its freemium business model, which allows users to choose between listening to music for free or paying a monthly subscription to access an ad-free version...
Kaufmann's
The Big Store in Pittsburgh
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2016
In 1871, Jacob and Isaac Kaufmann created a classic Pittsburgh institution. The business grew from a small store on the South Side to a mammoth clothing house downtown that outfitted the community. The removal of the original freestanding clock upset customers, so Kaufmann's added its iconic version...
by Vasile Dragomir
Language: Romanian
Release Date: May 10, 2016
Language: Romanian
Release Date: May 10, 2016
Dorința noastră, a fost să dedicăm această carte, fenomenului petrolier din zona Moreni, cu suișurile și coborâșurile lui, dar mai ales acelor truditori, care fie că s-au numit puțari, păcurari, petroliști, au dus greul acestei activități și au făcut ca tradiția să meargă mai departe.Am...
Carl von Siemens
1829-1906
Language: German
Release Date: February 20, 2013
Drei Brüder waren es, die zusammen mit ihrem Partner Johann Georg Halske ab Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts aus der kleinen Berliner «Telegraphen-Bauanstalt von Siemens & Halske» eine Weltfirma machten: Werner, Wilhelm und Carl von Siemens. Martin Lutz legt die erste Biographie des jüngsten der...
Apple and the Digital Revolution
The firm at the cutting edge of technology
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2017
Find out how Apple dominates the tech sector in just 50 minutes!
Apple is one of the world’s most recognisable and desirable brands, with an immense and devoted fan base. It has stood at the forefront of the digital revolution since it was founded in the 1970s, and has produced iconic products...