Search results
John Francis Geisse (September 1, 1920 – February 21, 1992) was an American businessman. He founded three successful retail chains: Target Discount Stores, Venture Stores, and The Wholesale Club (which merged in 1991 with Sam's Club).
John Francis Geisse. Retail Pioneer & Leader: Founder of Target Stores, Venture Stores, & The Wholesale Club. (September 1, 1920-February 21, 1992)
John F. Geisse (died Feb 21, 1992 aged 71) was a pioneer in mass merchandising. Geisse is the author of the Better Quality Upscale Discount Store Concept in America and was inducted into Discount Store News Discount Hall of Fame in 1984. Geisse launched three successful retail chains.
While working for the Dayton company, John F. Geisse developed the concept of upscale discount retailing. On May 1, 1962, the Dayton Company, using Geisse's concepts, opened its first Target discount store, located at 1515 West County Road B in Roseville, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Feb 27, 1992 · John F. Geisse, an early leader in discount merchandising who founded three major store chains, died on Friday at his home in Indianapolis. He was 71 years old.
John F. Geisse (1920-1992) was a pioneer in mass merchandising. After serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy during WWll, he launched three successful retail chains.
People also ask
Who is John Francis Geisse?
How many retail chains did John Geisse own?
Who was John Geisse's wife?
Where did John Geisse grow up?
Mar 1, 1992 · John F. Geisse, an early leader in discount merchandising who founded three major store chains, died Feb. 21 at his home in Indianapolis. He was 71. Mr. Geisse died of a heart attack, his...
