Industry Retail Ceased operations November 10, 2008 Fates Bankruptcy, Liquidation | Defunct 2008 Founded 1948 | |
Products Men's and Women's clothing Headquarters Dallas, Texas, United States Number of employees 624 (prior to bankruptcy filing) | ||
Harold's Stores, Inc. was a Dallas based chain of traditional, high-end classic styled ladies and men's specialty apparel stores. The chain operated 43 stores in 19 mid-western and southeastern states in the United States. Prior to its bankruptcy filing, the company employed 624 people.
The company was granted bankruptcy liquidation on November 10, 2008 and began liquidating its stores immediately.
History
Harold's was founded in 1948 in Norman, Oklahoma and was later moved to Dallas, Texas. The chain operated high-end men's and women's clothing, usually located in upper-class areas and shopping centers in the midwestern and southeastern parts of the United States. Their practice of offering customers small bottled cokes was noted as well as their selection of braided leather belts.
On November 10, 2008, the company was granted bankruptcy liquidation, claiming "Increased competition and a weak economy have left us no choice but to cease operations."