SB Capital Group is an affiliate of the Schottenstein family of companies. As a global entity, our principals control a multitude of familiar and highly acclaimed private and public corporations.
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Founded in 1977, the Schottenstein family bought and started restructuring the company in the early 80's. Today, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a leading retailer that designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing targeting 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. The American Eagle brand also includes a new collection of dormwear and intimates, "aerie by American Eagle." aerie is available in American Eagle stores across the country and at
www.aerie.com. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. |
www.ae.com
A union of everything that is right about classics, denim and active
sportswear, Martin + Osa debuts a sportswear concept targeting a new
generation of shoppers aged 25 to 40 years old. The brand name evokes
the spirit of an American couple from Kansas named Martin and Osa
Johnson who, in the first half of the 20th century, captured the
public's imagination through their photographs, films and books of
adventure in exotic, far-away lands. Inspired by the Johnsons' epic
record of life and the great outdoors, Martin + Osa stores and
merchandise selection embody the classically American spirit of sport,
the outdoors and adventure for today's generation in constant motion.
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www.martinandosa.com
Developed in October 2003, Retail Ventures, Inc. (NYSE: RVI) is the parent company of DSW and Filene's Basement. The mission of RVI is to deliver effective and cost-efficient corporate and support services for each of the retail brands, while still maintaining their uniqueness. Based in Columbus, Ohio, RVI supports 408 retail store locations, with more to come.
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www.retailventuresinc.com
DSW (NYSE:DSW), a leading U.S. specialty branded footwear retailer, consummated its initial public offering on July 5th of 2005. Prior to the public offering, DSW was wholly owned by Retail Ventures, Inc. (NYSE: RVI). Retail Ventures now owns more than 60% of the outstanding common shares and controls over 90% of the voting rights associated with these shares. DSW offers a wide selection of brand name and designer labeled dress, casual and athletic footwear for women and men. The core focus is to create a distinctive store experience that satisfies both the rational and emotional shopping needs of customers by offering them a vast, exciting selection of in-season styles combined with the convenience and value customers desire. DSW currently operates 259 stores in 37 states as well as supplying footwear to 378 leased locations. |
www.dswshoe.com
Filene's Basement, the country's oldest and most famous off-price store has been selling brand name and designer fashions for men and women at incredible prices since 1908. Basement shoppers regularly find "once-in-a-lifetime" bargains on bridge, designer and even couture goods. Recognizing the value of this retail "institution", our principals purchased this icon out of bankruptcy in 2000. Publicly traded under its parent company, Retail Ventures, Inc. (NYSE: RVI), Filene's Basement is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, outside of Boston, and currently operates stores in 9 states and the District of Columbia. |
www.filenesbasement.com
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Founded in 1948, Value City Furniture ("VCF") has become one of the
most respected names in the furniture industry. VCF currently operates
over 80 furniture superstores, supplied from distribution centers in
Columbus, Ohio and Ruther Glen, Virginia. The distribution centers
consolidate furniture and accessories from leading manufacturers
including VCF owned domestic factories in Ohio, West Virginia, and
North Carolina. In addition to being one of America's top
independently owned furniture retailers, Value City Furniture is a
designer and manufacturer of fine home furnishings.
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www.vcf.com
American Signature Furniture ("ASF") is more than a furniture store -
ASF designs and manufactures fine quality home furnishings that fit
every lifestyle. American Signature furniture stores showcase a variety
of professionally designed lifestyle collections to fill an entire
home. A team of top designers and interior stylists have arranged every
item in the stores to create a unique lifestyle approach to furniture
shopping. In addition, each of the stores features a design center
offering assistance arranging selected furniture for a particular room
in any home.
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www.ashome.com
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SB Capital Group and its Japanese operating partner are the strategic partners in a joint venture to launch and develop the Cold Stone Creamery brand in Japan. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Following a successful launch in Tokyo, 13 stores are now in full operation and aggressive expansion plans will soon bring Cold Stone Creamery Japan to locations throughout Japan. |
