Best & Co.
1879–1971 American retail clothing chain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the home electronics chain, see Best Buy. For American catalog showroom retail chain, see Best Products.
Best & Co. was a department store founded in 1879 by Albert Best in New York City. The company initially sold clothing for infants and children, but later expanded to women's clothing and accessories. It was known for its "tastefully styled and proper women's clothes and its sturdy children's wear."[1] Philip Le Boutillier served as president during the late 1930s.[2] The store had expanded to 20 branches by 1966, when the company was acquired by McCrory's, who also operated Lerner Shops and S. Klein. In late-1970, McCrory's liquidated the company. At the time of its closing, the store had 1,200 employees.