Boot Barn
American clothing retail chain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Boot Barn is an American retailer that specializes in Western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor recreation merchandise.[2] The chain was founded by Ken Meany in 1978.[3]
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | 1978Huntington Beach, California, U.S. | in
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Headquarters | Irvine, California, U.S. |
Number of locations | 426 (October 2024, United States)[1] |
Key people | John Hazen (Interm CEO) |
Products | Clothing, footwear, decor |
Owner | Boot Barn Holdings |
Number of employees | 10,000 (2024) |
Website | www |
History
Boot Barn was founded by Ken Meany in 1978, with the first store being established in Huntington Beach, California.[4][5]
The company saw growth in the early 2000s, acquiring Sheplers and expanding to hundreds of stores across the United States.[6][7][8]
In October 2024, John Hazen was named as interim CEO to replace outgoing Jim Conroy. Also, board chairman Peter Starrett took on the role of executive chairman while the board conducts a search for the company’s next CEO.[1]
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