Buckle Inc.
2407 West 24th Street
Kearney, NE 68845-4915
Phone: 308-236-8491
Fax: 308-236-4493
Web Site:
http://www.buckle.com
Sector: Services
Industry: Apparel Stores
Full Time Employees: 1,227
BUSINESS SUMMARY
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women in the United States. It offers a selection of casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. As of April 11, 2006, the company operated 341 stores at 4 downtown locations, 11 strip centers, 16 lifestyle centers, and 310 shopping malls in 38 states. In addition, it offers Buckle Screenprinting, a full-service solution offering a selection of promotional merchandise to outside athletic teams, organizations, clubs, and individuals. The company was founded by David Hirschfeld in 1948 as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to Brass Buckle in 1967. Later, it changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in 1991. The Buckle is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.