In 1921, two friends Al Mains and Cecil Ginsberg were looking for a business opportunity. They found a man who was looking for some investors for his shoe stores. These men recognized that their chief competition was mail-order operations like Montgomery Wards and Sears Roebuck. To encourage their potential customers to shop in the local community, they thought of the name “Trade At Home.” Then they shortened it to one word: “Tradehome.”
And so it was that Tradehome Shoes began in 1921, and the name Tradehome remains to this day. It was family-owned until 1999 when nine individuals, who had worked their way up in the company, bought it. Their succession plans include getting other Tradehome employees involved with ownership. Tradehome offers endless growth opportunities for individuals to work their way up through management, district management, regional supervision, buying positions, and possibly even ownership. All it takes is desire and hard work.
From two stores in 1921 to over 130 stores in 2024, the success of Tradehome’s survival and growth has been summed up by its former owner, Donald Mains, in one word: PEOPLE. “People means our customers and the outstanding level of Customer Service that sets us apart from other operations. People also means all the Tradehome organization with the ability and the attitude that has assured our success all these years.” This focus on customer service is what has set Tradehome apart from all of the other competitors, both past and present. This focus on “people” is why Tradehome is here today!
Tradehome Shoes is a 100% employee owned, service-oriented retailer of premium footwear. With locations throughout the United States, we have become a fixture in the communities in which we serve.
We pride ourselves on having a knowledgeable and helpful team who go to great lengths to provide the best footwear buying experience anywhere.
Company Details
- Employees
- 560
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 8300 97th Street, Cottage Grove,minnesota 55016,united States
- Phone
- 651-459-8600
- in****@****ome.com
- Industry
- Retail
- NAICS
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Retail TradeMotor Vehicle and Parts DealersSporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book StoresGeneral Merchandise StoresMiscellaneous Store RetailersNonstore RetailersProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersOther Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire StoresSporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument StoresDepartment StoresGeneral Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and SupercentersOther Miscellaneous Store RetailersVending Machine OperatorsDirect Selling EstablishmentsRecreational Vehicle DealersMotorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts and Accessories StoresTire DealersSporting Goods StoresHobby, Toy, and Game StoresSewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods StoresPet and Pet Supplies StoresArt DealersManufactured (Mobile) Home DealersAll Other Miscellaneous Store RetailersFuel DealersOther Direct Selling EstablishmentsBoat DealersMotorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle DealersMusical Instrument and Supplies StoresWarehouse Clubs and SupercentersAll Other General Merchandise StoresTobacco StoresAll Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)
- Website
- tradehome.com
- Keywords
- Footwear, Shoes, Casual Comfort Shoes, Active Lifestyle Shoes, Boots, Hiking Boots, Fit, Style.
- HQ
- Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Tradehome Shoes Questions
Tradehome Shoes's helpline number is 651-459-8600
Tradehome Shoes's website is tradehome.com
Tradehome Shoes's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/tradehome-shoes
Tradehome Shoes has
560 employees.
View email and phone details for 560
employees at Tradehome Shoes.
Tradehome Shoes's industry is
Retail
Tradehome Shoes's top competitors are
Comfort One Shoes,
Chiappetta Shoes Inc,
Caffaro Shoes,
Mia Shoes,
New Western,
Super Shoes,
Everlight Solar,
Whatnot,
Beck's Shoes,
National Minority Health Association.
Tradehome Shoes's support email address is input@tradehome.com
Tradehome Shoes's categories are Retail
Tradehome Shoes's founding year is 1921
