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A merger between Bell Atlantic and NYNEX formed Verizon Communications in 2000. At that time, the company primarily offered wireline solutions to its customers. Fast forward two decades and Verizon has become a global provider of technology and...Read More

Office Depot was founded in 1986, opening its first store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As the company expanded during its first 25 years, it also extended beyond its traditional markets. In 2013, Office Depot and OfficeMax merged to form one brand...Read More

A wooden duck is not what most people think of when they hear the name LEGO, but that was the first toy the brand launched. Abbreviated from “leg godt” — meaning “play well” in Dutch — the LEGO Group was founded...Read More

In 2007, one of Canada’s leading movie theater chains — Cineplex — and one of Canada’s top five banks — Scotiabank — formed a mutually beneficial partnership to collect and act on customer data. The joint...Read More

The North Face has continually innovated the outdoor gear market since 1966. Over the almost 60-year tenure of the brand, it has developed iconic styles recognized by athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday consumers alike. For decades, much...Read More

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, founded in Plano, Texas, just celebrated its 16th year. With 75 restaurants throughout the U.S. — as well as a few overseas — the brand focuses on quality as demonstrated by partnerships with...Read More

In 1986, Office Depot launched its first store in Fort Lauderdale, FL, from a simple concept: create a superstore designed to provide end-to-end solutions for businesses. Over its first 25 years, Office Depot extended beyond its traditional...Read More

Barnes & Noble started as a book business in the home of Charles M. Barnes in 1873. Over the next 150 years, the company would grow from that home into a national chain of bookstores, with over 600 locations across the 50 states. As the top...Read More

In March of 1876, Alexander Graham Bell uttered the words, “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you” through his electronic telephone, forever changing the way the world would communicate. More than a century later, following decades...Read More

For almost 60 years, The North Face has delivered quality outdoor gear. With the help of the Grateful Dead and the Hells Angels, Douglas and Susie Tompkins launched the brand in San Francisco in 1966. Over the following decades, The North Face...Read More