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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).
Learn about the life and achievements of John Francis Geisse, the founder of Target Stores, Venture Stores, and The Wholesale Club. He was a Navy veteran, a respected retail innovator, and a loving family man.
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.
Feb 21, 2022 · Even his own company doesn't know his name. Millions of people have shopped at Target, but few have ever heard of John Geisse. His work didn't stop there, with a merchandising career spanning...
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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.
Aug 18, 2009 · But there was another retail giant – a true pioneer – who is too often forgotten or overlooked in today’s crowded marketplace: John F. Geisse. To know John Geisse is to love him. Father of 10, dutiful husband to wife Mary, hardworking man, devoted citizen.
A brief introduction of John Geisse, a man who shouldn't need one. He co-founded Target in 1962, but his retail innovations didn't stop there. Watch to learn...
