| Industry | Footwear |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Founder | Frank Melville |
| Defunct | 1922 |
| Fate | Operating |
| Successor | Melville Corporation (now CVS Corp) |
| Headquarters | Harrison, New York |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Shoes |
The Melville Shoe Corporation was a Harrison, New York-based[1] shoe company.
Founded by Frank Melville in 1892,[2] the company was incorporated in 1916. From its inception through 1923 it never had an unprofitable year, and paid dividends on preferred stock from 1916 to 1923.[3]
In 1922 the company was reorganized as the Melville Corporation, which would grow into a major retail conglomerate.[2]
References
- ↑ Melville Closes Acquisition, Wall Street Journal, April 15, 1976, pg. 16.
- 1 2 Steinhauer, Jennifer (October 25, 1995). "Melville Plans To Split Into 3 Companies". The New York Times. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- ↑ Chain Shoe Store's Rapid Growth, Wall Street Journal, December 20, 1923, pg. 9.
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