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1. www.nytimes.com › 1977/06/06 › archivesWARD MELVILLE, 90, SHOE MAGNATE,DIES - The New York Times

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   Jun 6, 1977 · Ward Melville, chairman of the board of the Melville Corporation in Harrison, N. Y., died yesterdy at the New York Hospital in New York City after a long illness. He was 90 years old.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Thom_McAnThom McAn - Wikipedia

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   Thom McAn is an American brand of shoes and was formerly a retail chain. It is currently sold in Kmart and Sears stores. It consists of leather-dress, casual, and athletic shoes (under its Tm Sport label).

3. americanmemorylane.com › 2024/01/14 › thom-mcanThom McAn Shoes - What Happened? - American Memory Lane

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   Jan 14, 2024 · In 1983, it began phasing out six of its seven footwear factories, and in 1985, it closed 72 outlet stoes. The acquisition of the athletic shoe chain FootAction occurred in 1988. By 1992, Thom McAn had reduced its outlets to 730, and Melville announced the closure of 350 stores.

4. archives.rep-am.com › 2019/08/11 › the-last-of-theirThe last of their kind: Once grand symbols, two of Waterbury ...

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   Aug 11, 2019 · For awhile, Buselli said, the building had a couple of tenants – the Thom McAn store and a mortgage business. But when the bottom fell out of the mortgage business in the late 1980s, Buselli’s...

5. madlyodd.com › step-into-the-past-with-thom-mcan-shoesStep into the Past with Thom McAn Shoes - madlyodd.com

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   But hey, keep hope! If you’re still a die-hard Thom McAn fan, you can find their shoes at certain retailers, including Kmart and Sears. Just be warned, those stores are getting harder to find too. Anyway, why not relive the good old days and take a gander at this “MadlyOdd” video on Thom McAn Shoes – Life in America?

6. medium.com › @mickleleo190 › unveiling-the-masteryUnveiling the Mastery: The Craftsmanship Behind Thom McAn ...

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Thom McAn has been synonymous with quality craftsmanship, timeless style, and unparalleled comfort for decades. In this in-depth exploration, we’ll delve into what sets Thom McAn shoes...

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   Who is Thom McAn?

   • Thom McAn, the brainchild of Ward Melville and Jay Franklin McElwain, was truly America’s shoe store throughout the 20th century. Scottish golfer Thomas McCann inspired its catchy name. The brand’s meteoric rise started with the opening of its first retail store in New York in 1922, and in just five years, they had 300 stores.

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   Does Thom McAn sell shoes?

   • Thom McAn is an American brand of shoes and was formerly a retail chain. It is currently sold in Kmart and Sears stores. It consists of leather-dress, casual, and athletic shoes (under its Tm Sport label). Until the 1990s, Thom McAn had hundreds of retail stores in the US, and was one of the oldest and best-known shoe retailers in the country.

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   What happened to Thom McAn?

   • You know, the leather comfort shoes that came in a burlap bag. Classic! Unfortunately, like all good things, Thom McAn’s reign had to come to an end. Sales started slipping in the early ’80s, and the once-flourishing 1,100 stores began to dwindle.

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   How did Thom McAn get its name?

   • The name was inspired by Scottish golfer Thomas McCann. The first Thom McAn retail store opened in New York in 1922, selling a few simple styles at a low fixed price. Within five years, 300 stores were open, and by 1939 there were over 650 stores.

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   Where is Thom McAn located?

   • Darlene Tompkins, alongside Earl Erne and Warren Van Denplas, inaugurates the Thom McAn store at 8915 Woodman Ave., Pacoima, California with a unique stocking-cutting ceremony.” Despite facing changes in the 1980s, Melville retained its status as the largest footwear retailer in the US.

   Thom McAn Shoes - What Happened? - American Memory Lane

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   Who made Thom McAn Shoes?

   • Ward Melville created the Thom McAn brand with J. Franklin McElwain, a New Hampshire shoe manufacturer. The name was inspired by Scottish golfer Thomas McCann. The first Thom McAn retail store opened in New York in 1922, selling a few simple styles at a low fixed price.

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8. medium.com › @mickeljhon › thom-mcan-shoeThom McAn Shoe Spotlight: Iconic Designs That Made History

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   Nov 9, 2023 · Thom McAn, a name synonymous with quality and style in the world of footwear, has a history filled with iconic designs that have left an indelible mark on fashion.