Runnings is an American retail chain that primarily sells farming and ranching equipment. They also sell items such as clothing, sporting goods, pet supplies, household supplies, and automotive goods.
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1947 Marshall, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Founders | Norman “Red” Running |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 58 (As of April 2024[update])[1] |
Area served | Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota |
Key people | Dennis and Adele Reed |
| Products | Hunting and fishing equipment, clothing and footwear, toys, food, hardware, lawn and garden supplies, paint, pet supplies, sporting goods, tools, and farm supplies. |
Number of employees | 2,700+ |
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| Website | www |
History
editThe first Runnings store opened on December 5, 1947 by founder Norman “Red” Running in downtown Marshall, Minnesota.[2] The company was bought Dennis and Adele Reed in 1988.[2]
Runnings acquired R. P. Home & Harvest in April of 2023.[3][4]
Runnings acquired North Dakota based Home Of Economy in May of 2024 and gained eight stores
References
edit- ^ "About us". Runnings. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Runnings Stores History". Zippia. 27 August 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Runnings to Acquire R.P. Home & Harvest". General News. April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Erich (April 1, 2024). "Runnings store opens first location in Pontiac, Illinois". Pontiac Daily Leader. Retrieved April 6, 2024.