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John Francis Geisse (September 1, 1920 – February 21, 1992) was an American businessman. He founded three successful retail chains: Target Discount Stores, Venture Stores, and The Wholesale Club (which merged in 1991 with Sam's Club). [1]
John Francis Geisse. Retail Pioneer & Leader: Founder of Target Stores, Venture Stores, & The Wholesale Club. (September 1, 1920-February 21, 1992) While his father pursued a career designed to make aviation more widespread and safer, John Francis Geisse was firmly grounded in retail marketing and merchandising, launching three successful ...
John F. Geisse (died Feb 21, 1992 aged 71) was a pioneer in mass merchandising. Geisse is the author of the Better Quality Upscale Discount Store Concept in America and was inducted into Discount Store News Discount Hall of Fame in 1984. Geisse launched three successful retail chains.
John F. Geisse (1920-1992) was a pioneer in mass merchandising. After serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy during WWll, he launched three successful retail chains.
Aug 18, 2009 · But there was another retail giant – a true pioneer – who is too often forgotten or overlooked in today’s crowded marketplace: John F. Geisse. To know John Geisse is to love him. Father of 10, dutiful husband to wife Mary, hardworking man, devoted citizen.
Feb 27, 1992 · John F. Geisse, an early leader in discount merchandising who founded three major store chains, died on Friday at his home in Indianapolis. He was 71 years old.
Millions of people have shopped at Target, but few have ever heard of John Geisse. His work didn't stop there, with a merchandising career spanning over 30 years, wo ...more. What if I told you...
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