Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. · Abilene, KS United States ·(NASDAQ (GM): DUCK)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Some retailers prize locations where they can battle competitors toe-to-toe; Duckwall-ALCO prizes locations the big national discount chains, such as Wal-Mart and Target , wouldn't even consider. The retailer runs about 210 ALCO and ALCO Market Place discount stores and some 50 Duckwall variety stores in small towns in about two dozen states in the central US. ALCO stores, situated in towns with populations of 5,000 or fewer, account for about 95% of the company's sales. Product lines include apparel, crafts, electronics, fabrics, furniture, hardware, and toys. The smaller Duckwall stores carry about a third of ALCO's merchandise and are located in about 10 states in towns with populations below 2,500. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GM): DUCK Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $490.0 |
| 2009 Employees | 4,200 |
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. Executives
21 executives listed for Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.'s Abilene, KS location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Royce Winsten | Network |
| Larry Zigerelli | Network | |
| Jane Gilmartin | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.
Demographics and small business growth drive demand, and spending in warehouse clubs generally resists economic cycles. The profitability of individual companies depends on high volume sales, low-cost purchasing, and efficient distribution. Large chains dominate the market due to advantages in purchasing, distribution, and finance. Average annual revenue per employee is about $304,000. Warehouse clubs have grown rapidly. Industry sales increased at an annual average rate of 35 percent between 1998 and 2008, compared to 16 percent for all general merchandise stores. The number of warehouse club stores more than doubled between 1998 and 2008, with expansion coming at the expense of grocery stores and department stores. Warehouse clubs differ from superstores by requiring a membership to shop. Superstores typically offer a wide range of products, while warehouse clubs offer a limited selection. Both types of retailers sell products across many categories including food, and both compete with grocery stores, mass merchandisers, department stores, drugstores, specialty retailers, and wholesalers. Some retailers, such as Wal-Mart, operate warehouse and superstores as well as traditional discount stores. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. Competitors
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