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YOUNKERS. Younkers was an American department store chain founded as a family-run dry goods business in 1856 in Keokuk, Iowa. The retailer expanded to include a presence in locations throughout Iowa and surrounding states in the Midwest region of the United States. Younkers became influential as it acquired several rivals throughout the 20th century both inside and outside of Iowa. The chain itself was sold by the late 1990s, with ownership transferring out of state, and its Des Moines-based headquarters closed by 2003 as a part of corporate consolidation. Following its most recent sale in 2006, Younkers operated as a subsidiary of The Bon-Ton, with locations in seven Midwestern states, primarily in shopping malls. As of 2008, it operated more than forty locations in this region. (1) | YOUNKERS. Younkers was an American department store chain founded as a family-run dry goods business in 1856 in Keokuk, Iowa. The retailer expanded to include a presence in locations throughout Iowa and surrounding states in the Midwest region of the United States. Younkers became influential as it acquired several rivals throughout the 20th century both inside and outside of Iowa. The chain itself was sold by the late 1990s, with ownership transferring out of state, and its Des Moines-based headquarters closed by 2003 as a part of corporate consolidation. Following its most recent sale in 2006, Younkers operated as a subsidiary of The Bon-Ton, with locations in seven Midwestern states, primarily in shopping malls. As of 2008, it operated more than forty locations in this region. (1) | ||
In 1992 Younkers was considering Dubuque for a new distribution center which would initially employ two hundred people. This development did not occur. (2) | In 1992 Younkers was considering Dubuque for a new distribution center which would initially employ two hundred people. This development did not occur. (2) In 1993 Younkers West opened at [[KENNEY MALL]] with men's wear, children's and home departments, and furniture. The Younkers North store would handle women's clothing. (3) | ||
The 1972 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed [[KENNEDY MALL]]. | The 1972 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed [[KENNEDY MALL]]. | ||
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1. "Younkers" Wikipedia | 1. "Younkers" Wikipedia | ||
2. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Younkers Weighs Dubuque Center," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 78, 1992, p. 1 | 2. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Younkers Weighs Dubuque Center," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 78, | ||
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3. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Younkers West To Open in Store October 5," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 23, 1993, p. 2 | |||
[[Category: Department Store]] | [[Category: Department Store]] | ||
Revision as of 15:57, 11 June 2016
YOUNKERS. Younkers was an American department store chain founded as a family-run dry goods business in 1856 in Keokuk, Iowa. The retailer expanded to include a presence in locations throughout Iowa and surrounding states in the Midwest region of the United States. Younkers became influential as it acquired several rivals throughout the 20th century both inside and outside of Iowa. The chain itself was sold by the late 1990s, with ownership transferring out of state, and its Des Moines-based headquarters closed by 2003 as a part of corporate consolidation. Following its most recent sale in 2006, Younkers operated as a subsidiary of The Bon-Ton, with locations in seven Midwestern states, primarily in shopping malls. As of 2008, it operated more than forty locations in this region. (1)
In 1992 Younkers was considering Dubuque for a new distribution center which would initially employ two hundred people. This development did not occur. (2) In 1993 Younkers West opened at KENNEY MALL with men's wear, children's and home departments, and furniture. The Younkers North store would handle women's clothing. (3)
The 1972 through 2014 Dubuque City Directory listed KENNEDY MALL.
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1. "Younkers" Wikipedia
2. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Younkers Weighs Dubuque Center," Telegraph Herald, October 78, 1992, p. 1
3. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Younkers West To Open in Store October 5," Telegraph Herald, September 23, 1993, p. 2