The “Bargain Barn“ chain, which specializes in discounted products, actually started as Norm’s Bargain Barn in 1997 as an outlet for returned, discontinued, damaged, and overstocked items from Wilke Window & Door, then grew to 39 locations across several states.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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Origin:Norm’s Bargain Barn, the predecessor to the current Bargain Barn chain, emerged in 1997.
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Parent Company:It served as an outlet for Wilke Window & Door, a St. Louis-based building supply company founded by Norm Wilke in 1960.
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Purpose:Norm’s Bargain Barn was created to sell off non-stock items that accumulated over the year during Wilke Window & Door’s annual tent sales
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Expansion:Bargain Barn has grown to be a major discount retailer, with over 39 locations in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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