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Mark's (known as L’Équipeur in Quebec) is a Canadian apparel and footwear retailer. Part of the Canadian Tire Family of Companies since 2001., Mark’s specializes in casual and industrial wear. Currently operating more than 380 stores across Canada, Mark’s first opened in 1977 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the retailer has evolved from an industrial accessories dealer to the number one men’s casual and industrial retailer in the country. Originally named Mark’s Work Wearhouse, the banner rebranded in 2012 as Mark’s to appeal to a wider customer base and reflect its expanded product offerings. ==History== On August 14, 1977, Mark Blumes, a former retail executive with the Hudson's Bay Company, opened the first Mark's Work Wearhouse in Calgary, Alberta. The first store was located in the Southeast corner of Calgary at Centre Street and Glenmore Trail. Following early success and rapid expansion, Mark’s Work Wearhouse became a publicly traded company in 1981 with an Initial Public Offering worth $14,000,000. In 1995, the Mark’s Board of Directors appointed Garth Mitchell as President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Under Mitchell, the chain entered a new phase characterized by growth and acquisition. In 1996, the 140 Mark’s Work Wearhouse stores generated a revenue of $250 million and the company acquired Work World which increased revenues by $500 million in six years. In 2002, Canadian Tire Corporation purchased Mark’s Work Wearhouse for $116 million as part of a strategic plan to add strong and profitable growth within the company’s integrated portfolio of businesses. At this time Mark's Work Wearhouse operated 325 corporate and franchisee stores across the country. The acquisition provided Mark’s Work Wearhouse with significant working capital, resulting in accelerated growth between 2001 and 2008. Sales grew from $500 million to $1 billion, with 372 stores across Canada. Together Mark’s Work Wearhouse and Canadian Tire created “combo stores” at 65 Canadian Tire locations which coupled the complete assortment of a Canadian Tire store with a fully serviced Mark’s Work Wearhouse. In 2012, the company underwent a rebrand as part of its strategy to appeal to a wider customer base and reflect its expanded product assortment. Now referred to as Mark’s, the brand launched its newest ad campaign ‘Ready for This’ in 2013. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mark's」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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