Overview
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. has had a successful, reliable history of growth over its 106-year history. Based in Abilene, Kansas since 1901, we have successfully grown the company from its first single retail store in Abilene, to the popular 264 store retail chain which operates in 22 states today, while still maintaining our personal mission of providing convenient, friendly small-town service.
With that mission in mind, we have developed an innovative market and growth strategy. Since the late 1980’s, Duckwall-ALCO has specifically targeted smaller communities with limited access to other regional or national full-line retail chains for expansion to offer these towns more convenient shopping. The strategy has been a success from day one, and we continue to enjoy serving those markets. In fact, the strategy has earned us a reputation as a progressive innovator in the retail industry.
Today, our stores achieve annual sales of $475 million, and we continue to open new stores each year, continuing our successful track record of 106 years of steady, consistent growth.
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What makes ALCO and Duckwall stores so unique in the industry?
Our company prides itself on our unique store concept, the only one of its kind serving many of the smaller communities of America. We specialize in offering a wide variety of products at reasonable prices to the underserved communities of America. We are known for our convenient locations and our friendly, personal service. Our stores are open, clean, bright, and inviting. We offer a pleasant shopping experience, with the hometown service of days gone by.
Because we understand that friendliness is a key aspect of our competitiveness, each store goes out of its way to staff its team with courteous, motivated and knowledgeable store associates who are sure to provide a friendly and enjoyable shopping experience.
It’s the excellent service, combined with our highly disciplined product presentation, attractive displays, and efficient checkout procedures, that makes for an unparalleled shopping experience. That’s what makes ALCO and Duckwall stores the choice of millions of consumers every month.
Where can I find a summary document on Duckwall-ALCO and its performance as a public company?
You can download the Duckwall-ALCO Fact Sheet, which will give you an overview of the company, its industry and its management team.
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Who are the company’s officers?
| President & Chief Executive Officer |
Bruce C. Dale |
| Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Donny R. Johnson |
| Senior Vice President, Administration & Logistics |
Tom L. Canfield, Jr. |
| Senior Vice President, Technology & Supply Chain Management |
Tony C. Corradi |
| Senior Vice President, Merchandising |
Ronald V. Mapp |
| Senior Vice President, Real Estate |
James E. Schoenbeck |
| Senior Vice President, Stores |
John R. Sturdivant |
| Vice President, Controller |
Jon Ramsey |
| Vice President, Human Resources |
Daniel J. Curoe |
| Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager – Softlines |
Michael J. Gawin |
| Vice President, Store Development |
Phillip D. Hixon |
| Vice President, Marketing |
Virginia A. Meyer |
| Vice President & Corporate Secretary |
Charles E. Bogan |
| Vice President, Supply Chain Management |
Brent A. Streit |
| Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager – Hardlines |
Robert E. Swartz, Jr. |
| Vice President, Logistics |
John R. Wagner |
Who serves on the company's Board of Directors?
| Chairman of the Board |
Warren H. Gfeller |
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Patrick G. Doherty |
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Dennis E. Logue |
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Lolan C. Mackey |
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Dennis A. Mullin |
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Robert L. Ring |
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Royce Winsten |
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How can I buy stock in Duckwall-ALCO?
Contact the company’s Transfer Agent:
UMB Bank, N.A.
928 Grand Avenue, Fifth Floor
Securities Transfer Division
Kansas City, MO 64106
800-884-4225
Who can I contact for more information?
For investor related calls:
Donny Johnson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(785) 263-3350 X164
For media inquiries:
Debbie Hagen
Hagen and Partners
913-652-6547
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