Gadzooks
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Gadzooks, Inc. was a mall-based clothing retailer aimed at teenagers based in Carrollton, Texas
. It was founded in 1983 as a t-shirt business owned by Texas businessmen, Jerry Szczepanski and Larry Titus. After achieving success, Gadzooks expanded its product line to sell a broader assortment of clothing aimed at teenagers. The company logo included the Volkswagen Beetle
and all stores had a life-size version of part of a Beetle inside. In 2003, it dropped its shrinking male clothing line to focus exclusively on female clothing. Eventually, Gadzooks filed for bankruptcy twice. In March 2005, Forever 21
purchased the chain and closed underperforming stores, reducing the number of locations from 243 to about 150. The chain is considered defunct and operates as part of the Forever 21 chain (Gadzooks21 and 21Men).
Carrollton, Texas
-Climate:*On average, the warmest month is July.*The highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 1980.*The average coolest month is January.*The lowest recorded temperature was 1°F in 1989.*The most precipitation on average occurs in May....
. It was founded in 1983 as a t-shirt business owned by Texas businessmen, Jerry Szczepanski and Larry Titus. After achieving success, Gadzooks expanded its product line to sell a broader assortment of clothing aimed at teenagers. The company logo included the Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1, widely known as the Volkswagen Beetle or Volkswagen Bug, is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003...
and all stores had a life-size version of part of a Beetle inside. In 2003, it dropped its shrinking male clothing line to focus exclusively on female clothing. Eventually, Gadzooks filed for bankruptcy twice. In March 2005, Forever 21
Forever 21
Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
purchased the chain and closed underperforming stores, reducing the number of locations from 243 to about 150. The chain is considered defunct and operates as part of the Forever 21 chain (Gadzooks21 and 21Men).