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'''G.I. Joe's''' a privately owas [[liquidated]].
'''G.I. Joe's''' a privately owned retailer of [[sporting goods]], [[ready-to-wear]] clothing, and [[auto parts]], operating in the [[Northwestern United States]]. Founded in 1952, the company had as many as 31 stores, located in [[Oregon]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]] and [[cy]] and was [[liquidated]].


==20th century history==
==20th century history==
G.I. Joe’s began in 1952 when Edward Orkney purchased [[Military surplus|army surplus]] sleeping bags and then set up a tent in [[Portland, Oregon]], to sell them to the public.<ref name="GIJoe">{{cite web
G.I. Joe’s began in 1952 whelic.<ref name="GIJoe">{{cite web
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| title = About G.I. Joe's
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| url = ast=Barker|first=George|date=March 9, 1983|newspaper=[[The Register Guard]]|accessdate=2009-06-13}}</ref> At the time, the company also operated 16 The Jean Machine stores, and the two chains had combined annual revenue of $68&nbsp;million in 1982.<ref name="eugene"/>
| url = ast=Barker|first=George|date=March chains had combined annual revenue of $68&nbsp;million in 1982.<ref name="eugene"/>


In 1991 the chain expanded to the [[Seattle]] market and had increased to 14 stores with revenue of $135&nbsp;million; the next year David Orkney stepped down as the [[chief executive officer]] and longtime-employee Norm Daniels assumed the role.<ref name="answers"/><ref name="fundu"/> The new
In 1991 the chain expanded to the [[Seattle]] market and had increased to 14 stores with revenue of $135&nbsp;million; the next year David Orkney stepped down as the [[chie


By 2000, revenue had increased to $161&nbsp;million from 17 stores, making G.I. Joe's the 12th largest sporting goods retailer in the United States, and la
By 2000, revenue had increased to $161&nbsp;million from 17 stores, making G.I. Joe's the 12th largest sporting goods retailer in the United States, and la
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</ref> It was also the 142nd larRanking by Sales - 1-40 - Illustration - Statistical Data Included.] BNET. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.</ref>


==G.I. Joe's becomes Joe's==
==G.I. Joe's becomes Joe's==
[[File:Joe's Logo.png|thumb|right|Logo in the company's final two years of operation.]]
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On February 5, 2007, G.I. Joe's was sold to [[Gryphon Investors]] in a [[private equity]] deal<ref name=new/> that was later reported to be for about $50&nbsp;million.<ref name="liquid"/>


In March 2007, the newly acquired company announced that it was dropping the "G. I." from its name to become simply Joe's in order to better reflect its
In March 2007, the newly acquired company announced that it was dropping the "G. I." from its name to become simply Joe's in order to better reflect its
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|accessdate = 2007-03-2ns to build a new distribution center at its headquarters in [[Wilsonville, Oregon|Wilsonville]].<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.co/ref>


The company hit a high of $274&nbsp;million in revenue for the sales year ending in 2008.<ref name="demise">{{cite news|url=http://www.
The company hit a high of $274&nbsp;million in revenue for the sales year ending in 2008.<ref name="demise">{{cite news|url=http://www.
==Demise==
==Demise==
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[[File:Joe's Headquarters close.JPG|thumb|Company's headquarters in June 2009.]]
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In June 2009, a general contractorbe ''as acquired by Dick's in January 2010 for a March opening.<ref>[http://www.idahostatesman.com/235/story/1028856.html?storylink=omni_popular Three new retail stores coming to Meridian]</ref>
On March 4, 2009, the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization with hopes of selling the company.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oregd off.<ref name="liquid"/><ref name="demise"/>


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Some former managers attempted to re-start G.I. Joe's in six former Joe's stores located in Bend, Salem, Eugene, and three in the Portland area, but the plan fell apart in July 20newspaper=[[The Oregonian]]| accessdate= 2010-06-29}}</ref>
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In June 2009, a general contractor for [[Dick's Sporting Goods]] announced it would begin renovating the former Joe's location in [[Hillsboro, Oregon]], into what will be ''as acquired by Dick's in January 2010 for a March opening.<ref>[http://www.idahostatesman.com/235/story/1028856.html?storylink=omni_popular Three new retail stores coming to Meridian]</ref>

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Some former managers attempted to re-start G.I. Joe's in six former Joe's stores located in Bend, Salem, Eugene, and three in the Portland area, but the plan fell apart in July 2009.<ref name="dicks">{{cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/10/dicks_to_open_nov_8_in_six_for.html| t/owner_of_gi_joes_name_blocks_p.html | title= Owner of G.I. Joe's name blocks plan to resurrect Portland outdoor retailer | date=June 26, 2010 | newspaper=[[The Oregonian]]| accessdate= 2010-06-29}}</ref>


==Website==
==Website==
In addition to the retail stores, G.I. Joe's operated an online subsidiary called Joe’s Direct.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joessports.com/corp/index.jsp?page=event&eid=750004594sdate=2010-06-29}}</ref>
In addition to the retail stores, G.I. Joe's o
The online presence was operated by [[GSI Commerc

The online presence was operated by [[GSI Commerce]], and was sold to Canada-based [[United Farmers of Alberta|UFA Co-operative Limited]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.oregonli it acquired to redirect traffic to a website for its U.S. sporting goods business.<ref name="ufablocks"/>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 14:09, 9 December 2011

Not to be confused with G.I. Joe.
G.I. Joe's
Company typePrivate company
IndustryRetail
Founded1952
Defunct2009
FateLiquidated under Chapter 11 bankruptcy
HeadquartersWilsonville, Oregon, USA
45°19′06″N 122°46′37″W / 45.31833°N 122.77694°W / 45.31833; -122.77694
Productssporting goods, clothing, auto parts
Websitewww.gijoes.com Edit this on Wikidata

G.I. Joe's a privately owas liquidated.

20th century history

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Some former managers attempted to re-start G.I. Joe's in six former Joe's stores located in Bend, Salem, Eugene, and three in the Portland area, but the plan fell apart in July 20newspaper=The Oregonian| accessdate= 2010-06-29}}</ref>

Website

In addition to the retail stores, G.I. Joe's o The online presence was operated by [[GSI Commerc

References


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