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Dillard's Department Stores

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1938-

Biography

Dillard's department store was founded in 1938 by William Dillard. The first store opened in Nashville, Arkansas and slowly expanded through acquisitions. By 1968, there were Dillard's in three states: Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Dillard remained the head of the company until his death in 2002. As of 2021 they have 269 stores in 29 states and is still run by the Dillard family.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Retail Stores - Dillard's, 1976-1992, 1976-1992

 folder
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.7.1.136
Scope and Contents

Five photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Dillard's, in addition to two company updates from Prudential Securities.

Dates: 1976-1992