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Buckle (clothing retailer)

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The Buckle, Inc. (NYSEBKE) is a retailer of medium- to high-priced casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men and women.

The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska and was founded as Mills Clothing, Inc. by David Hirschfeld in 1948. The company was opened in Kearney, Nebraska as a family-run men's clothing store. The company changed its name to Brass Buckle in 1967 and further, to The Buckle, Inc. in 1991. The company has 327 stores in 38 states and sells well-known brands including Dr. Martens, Fossil, Lucky, Polo and Silver. Chairman Daniel Hirschfeld, the founder’s son, owns approximately 53% of The Buckle (as of 2006). There are currently more than 350 stores in 38 states.

Buckle markets a wide selection of brand names and private label casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear. The Company emphasizes personalized attention to its guests (customers) and provides individual customer services such as free alterations, free gift–wrapping, layaways and a frequent shopper program.

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