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Loeb's (department store)
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Loeb's Department Store is a historic specialty boutique
department store
in Meridian, Mississippi
that has remained in the same family for four generations, beginning with Alexander M. Loeb, a merchant from the city. After marrying Mollie Threefoot and moving to Meridian from Columbus, Mississippi
in 1887, Loeb opened the store on Johnson Street, and later moved to a new location on 5th Street. Beginning as a mens' apparel store, Loeb's later added ladies' and children's clothing. Today, Loeb's is located on Front Street in Downtown Meridian, MS.
immigrant from Germany
, married Mollie Threefoot and moved to Meridian from Columbus, Mississippi
in 1887, when he opened the store to sell fine men's clothing.
During Meridian's "golden age" in the early 20th century, it was said that respectable railroad workers would only wear clothes from the Alex Loeb store. The well-dressed Loeb was a colorful character known for his white moustache, ever-present cigar, and hospitable personality; he would personally welcome each customer as he or she entered the store.
During the early 20th century, Loeb's was operated by Alexander M. Loeb's son, A. Marshall Loeb, who graduated from Harvard with an A.B.
degree in 1911. The business was eventually passed to A. Marshall Loeb's son, Robert S. Loeb Sr., and his brother Alex Loeb after their graduation from Washington and Lee University
in 1939. They also acquired the Marks-Rothenberg Co. department store on 6th Street, and throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s maintained Loeb's as the premier clothier in Mississippi. During the 1980s economic boom, Marks-Rothenberg store was sold to Zales.
The current Loeb's Inc. is now run by Robert S. Loeb Jr., and continues business today in Downtown Meridian, MS.
, TOMS Shoes
, Hugo Boss
, Orvis
, Costa Del Mar
, Tommy Bahama
, Ralph Lauren
, Patagonia
, J.W.L.A., Kensie, Putter Winbrook, The North Face
, Teva Sport Sandals
, Bostonian, H.S. Trask, Kavu
, Jack Victor, Lacoste, Clarks, Sperry, Calvin Klein
, and many more.
Loeb's also provides tuxedo rental services for weddings, formals, and black tie events.
After hosting several blockbuster book signing events, Loeb's was recognized by MR Magazine in Las Vegas, Nevada
, for the intriguing development of its latest product trademark, offering a speciality selection of books such as Gridiron Gold by Frascogna, an inspiring book of stories from legendary Mississippi high school football coaches.
The North Face
Concept Store at Loeb's features the latest products by The North Face
in an interactive shop dedicated entirely to the outdoor clothing brand. The new store is modeled after free-standing North Face stores, right down to the light fixtures and paint.
Since the store first opened its doors in 1887, Loeb's also continues to maintain a buying office in New York City, New York.
Boutique
A boutique is a small shopping outlet, especially one that specializes in elite and fashionable items such as clothing and jewelry. The word is French for "shop", via Latin from Greek ἀποθήκη , "storehouse"....
department store
Department store
A department store is a retail establishment which satisfies a wide range of the consumer's personal and residential durable goods product needs; and at the same time offering the consumer a choice of multiple merchandise lines, at variable price points, in all product categories...
in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It is the sixth largest city in the state and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area...
that has remained in the same family for four generations, beginning with Alexander M. Loeb, a merchant from the city. After marrying Mollie Threefoot and moving to Meridian from Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus is a city in Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States that lies above the Tombigbee River. It is approximately northeast of Jackson, north of Meridian, south of Tupelo, northwest of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and west of Birmingham, Alabama. The population was 25,944 at the 2000 census...
in 1887, Loeb opened the store on Johnson Street, and later moved to a new location on 5th Street. Beginning as a mens' apparel store, Loeb's later added ladies' and children's clothing. Today, Loeb's is located on Front Street in Downtown Meridian, MS.
History
Alexander M. Loeb, was a leading merchant in Meridian in the late 19th century, and a graduate of The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Loeb, an Ashkenazi JewishJews
The Jews , also known as the Jewish people, are a nation and ethnoreligious group originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the Ancient Near East. The Jewish ethnicity, nationality, and religion are strongly interrelated, as Judaism is the traditional faith of the Jewish nation...
immigrant from Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, married Mollie Threefoot and moved to Meridian from Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus is a city in Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States that lies above the Tombigbee River. It is approximately northeast of Jackson, north of Meridian, south of Tupelo, northwest of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and west of Birmingham, Alabama. The population was 25,944 at the 2000 census...
in 1887, when he opened the store to sell fine men's clothing.
During the early 20th century, Loeb's was operated by Alexander M. Loeb's son, A. Marshall Loeb, who graduated from Harvard with an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in 1911. The business was eventually passed to A. Marshall Loeb's son, Robert S. Loeb Sr., and his brother Alex Loeb after their graduation from Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia, United States.The classical school from which Washington and Lee descended was established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, about north of its present location. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall in a burst of...
in 1939. They also acquired the Marks-Rothenberg Co. department store on 6th Street, and throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s maintained Loeb's as the premier clothier in Mississippi. During the 1980s economic boom, Marks-Rothenberg store was sold to Zales.
The current Loeb's Inc. is now run by Robert S. Loeb Jr., and continues business today in Downtown Meridian, MS.
Products and services
Loeb's carries lines such as Seven for all MankindSeven for all Mankind
7 For All Mankind is a brand of designer jeans founded by Michael Glasser, Peter Koral, and Jerome Dahan in 2000 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Since 2007, it has been owned by the VF Corporation.7 for All Mankind began by designing women's jeans...
, TOMS Shoes
TOMS Shoes
TOMS Shoes is a for-profit company based in Santa Monica, California, that also operates a non-profit subsidiary, Friends of TOMS. The company was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, an entrepreneur from Arlington, Texas. The company designs and sells lightweight shoes based on the Argentine...
, Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss
Hugo Ferdinand Boss was the founder of clothing company Hugo Boss.-Early life:Boss was born in Metzingen, Germany. After completing his apprenticeship and one year of employment, he founded his own company in Metzingen in 1923.-Support of Nazism:Boss joined the Nazi Party in 1931, two years before...
, Orvis
Orvis
Orvis is a family-owned retail and mail-order business specializing in high-end fly fishing, hunting and sporting goods. Founded in Manchester, Vermont in 1856 by Charles F. Orvis to sell fishing tackle, the company has changed hands only twice and has had only five CEOs in its 150-year history...
, Costa Del Mar
Costa Del Mar
Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of high-end polarized sunglasses for use in sports such as fishing, sailing, and surfing. It was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida...
, Tommy Bahama
Tommy Bahama
Tommy Bahama is the Seattle-based manufacturer of casual, men’s & women’s sportswear, denim, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection. The brand is owned by Atlanta-based Oxford Industries. Tommy Bahama is available at Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Sak's Fifth Avenue,...
, Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
, Patagonia
Patagonia (clothing)
Patagonia, Inc. is a Ventura, California-based clothing company, focusing mainly on outdoor clothing. The company is a member of several environmental movements. It was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1972....
, J.W.L.A., Kensie, Putter Winbrook, The North Face
The North Face
The North Face, Inc. is an American outdoor product company specializing in outerwear, fleece, shirts, footwear, and equipment such as backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags....
, Teva Sport Sandals
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Deckers Outdoor Corporation is a footwear manufacturer based in Goleta, California, United States. It began in 1973 as a sandal producer, run by Doug Otto. Deckers currently manufactures six brands, Teva, UGG Australia, Simple Shoes, Sanuk, Tsubo, Ahnu and Mozo.- Teva :Mark Thatcher was the...
, Bostonian, H.S. Trask, Kavu
Kavu
Kavu is the traditional name given for sacred groves across the Malabar Coast in Kerala, South India. Kavus are notable for Theyyam, the centuries old ritual dance....
, Jack Victor, Lacoste, Clarks, Sperry, Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968. In addition to clothing, Klein has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry....
, and many more.
Loeb's also provides tuxedo rental services for weddings, formals, and black tie events.
After hosting several blockbuster book signing events, Loeb's was recognized by MR Magazine in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, for the intriguing development of its latest product trademark, offering a speciality selection of books such as Gridiron Gold by Frascogna, an inspiring book of stories from legendary Mississippi high school football coaches.
The North Face
The North Face
The North Face, Inc. is an American outdoor product company specializing in outerwear, fleece, shirts, footwear, and equipment such as backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags....
Concept Store at Loeb's features the latest products by The North Face
The North Face
The North Face, Inc. is an American outdoor product company specializing in outerwear, fleece, shirts, footwear, and equipment such as backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags....
in an interactive shop dedicated entirely to the outdoor clothing brand. The new store is modeled after free-standing North Face stores, right down to the light fixtures and paint.
Since the store first opened its doors in 1887, Loeb's also continues to maintain a buying office in New York City, New York.