- Oxford Industries
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Oxford Industries, Inc. Type Public (NYSE: OXM) Industry Textile, Apparel Clothing Founded 1942 Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia, USA Products Clothing, footwear Revenue US$1.11 billion (2006) Operating income US$84.972 million (2006) Net income US$70.471 million (2006) Employees 10,000 Website http://www.oxfordinc.com/ Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE: OXM) is a clothing retailer in the United States that specializes in high-end clothing and apparel. The company carries many major labels, including Tommy Bahama, Ben Sherman, Lilly Pulitzer, Oxford Golf and Lanier Clothes.
History
Oxford Industries was founded in 1942, when Sartain, Hicks and Thomas Lanier purchased the Oxford Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of military uniforms.[1] Oxford Industries joined the New York Stock Exchange in the 1960s.[1] Sartain Lanier served as Chairman of the Board and CEO until his retirement in 1981, when his son J. Hicks Lanier became Chairman and CEO.[1][2]
Today, the company has sales in excess of $750 million and employs over 10,000 people.[1] It has many major sales offices outside of its headquarters in Atlanta, including those in New York City, Seattle, and Hong Kong[3].
References
- ^ a b c d Sartain Lanier Foundation history
- ^ Oxford Industries senior management
- ^ OXM Company Profile Yahoo.com, last accessed on April 15th, 2007
External links
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- Companies established in 1942
- Companies based in Atlanta, Georgia
- Family businesses
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