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P. C. Richard & Son

April 16, 2024

P.C. Richard & Son, commonly known as simply P.C. Richard, is the largest chain of private, family-owned appliance, television, electronics, and mattress stores in the United States.[4] Its 66 stores are located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, with the majority of the stores located on Long Island, including the New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn. The company is also known for its trademark whistle jingle created by Soundsmith worker Leer Leary. It is used by the New York Yankees after striking out an opposing batter at Yankee Stadium. It is also used by the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball after striking out an opposing batter at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.

P.C. Richard & Son, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
FoundedSeptember 26, 1909; 114 years ago (1909-09-26)
FoundersAlfred J. Richard
Pieter Christian Richard
HeadquartersFarmingdale, New York, U.S.
Area served
Northeastern United States
Key people
Gregg Richard (President and CEO)[1]
RevenueUS$1.5 billion (2008)[2]
Number of employees
~3,000 (2018)[3]

History edit

 
A P.C. Richard & Son store in Manchester, Connecticut, after replacing a former Circuit City store.

In 1909, Pieter Christian Richard, who left Holland in 1899, opened a small hardware store in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn (“Work Well Done” 14). In October of that same year, P.C.’s son, Alfred J. Richard (A.J.), was born. Born into the business less than a month after it opened, A.J. played an important role from the beginning. He spent his childhood helping out at the store, only leaving it to go to school. When he completed ninth grade in 1923, A.J. decided to drop out of school and focus entirely on helping his family and building the business (“Work Well Done” 25). A.J. was responsible for introducing the first electric appliance to the inventory, the electric clothes iron, as well as time payments so his customers could afford them (“Work Well Done” 32).

On February 1, 1947, A.J. officially took over as the company president and majority shareholder. It was around this time that he began to introduce his sons, Peter and Gary, to the family business (“Work Well Done” 58). Soon, the company grew into a chain as it expanded into Long Island. After the death of his father P.C. in 1972, A.J. promoted himself to chairman of the board in 1974, and he held that position until his death, well into his nineties. Peter and Gary were originally named co-presidents, but this arrangement changed in 1982, when Gary became president and Peter became executive vice president. Soon, Gary’s son Gregg began to work his way into the fabric of the company in the same way his father and grandfather had, until he became president in 2004. A.J. died weeks later at ninety-five years old. "The fourth generation, Gregg Richard, Bonni Rondinello and Peter Richard, III" are now involved in helping to run what their great-grandfather began.[1][5][6]

Growth and expansion edit

P.C. Richard and Son expanded into New Jersey in 1993 (“Work Well Done” 111). Between 1995 and 2003, it opened fifteen new showrooms in New Jersey, Westchester County, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island (“Work Well Done” 127).

In 2009, P.C. Richard and Son opened 6 new stores in former Circuit City locations, including its first in Connecticut. It continued to expand in Connecticut in 2010, opening stores in Milford, North Haven, Danbury, Newington, Manchester, and Enfield.[7] The first Pennsylvania superstore opened in Philadelphia in June of that year.

The company added mattresses to its inventory in 2014, featuring Sealy, Stearns & Foster, and Tempur-Pedic brands in fourteen stores.

In 2016, P.C. Richard and Son began an exclusive retail partnership with Beko, one of Europe's leading appliance brands. This is Beko's first appearance in the United States market.

Builders Division edit

Separate from its retail operations, the company has a unit it calls its Builders Division, to arrange bulk purchases by builders, property managers and large facilities.[8][9][10]

Official sponsorships edit

Thanksgiving edit

The New York Times wrote that "the chain's commercials emphasize people over products"[5] and added that "some of their ads strike an earnest tone that evokes Norman Rockwell's America" and quoted a customer view about "what makes P.C. Richard tick." Part of this approach, according to what The New York Daily News printed, is being "a store that values employees enough to let them spend Thanksgiving with their families."[17] New York Newsday wrote about being "closed on Thanksgiving and opening at 4 a.m. on Black Friday."[18]

Social networking supports being closed on Thanksgiving, said a 2014 New York Post opinion item.[19]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Jasmin K. Williams (October 11, 2005). "A New York Institution". The New York Post.
  2. ^ Siwolop, Sana (February 17, 2009). "P. C. Richard Takes On the New Jersey Turnpike". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Thank You, P.C. Richard & Son for 20+ Great Years in Union Square". Union Square Partnership. January 25, 2018. from the original on 2020-02-28.
  4. ^ "Beating the Odds: How PC Richard & Son, the largest privately held appliance and electronics retailer in the country, continues to thrive through 100 years and four generations" (PDF). Growing Your Business. PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. 2010. (PDF) from the original on February 29, 2012.
  5. ^ a b Warren Strugatch (December 14, 2003). "P.C. Richard Takes a 'Down Home' Approach". The New York Times.
  6. ^ "four generations of family involvement"
  7. ^ P.C. Richard & Son New Stores 2010-12-20 at the Wayback Machine, P.C. Richard & Son Website as of August 23, 2010
  8. ^ "Fordham Specific Agreements/Programs". .. has a specialty agreement with P.C. Richard's Builders' Division
  9. ^ "Manhattan Builders & Contractors". The Manhattan Buzz.
  10. ^ "MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners" (PDF). option to renew the contract with P.C. Richard Builders Division for the purchase of
  11. ^ "Schedule: Long Island Ducks Baseball". courtesy of P.C. Richard & Son
  12. ^ "Long Island Ducks Opening Night Giveaway Announced". February 5, 2015. receive .. presented by P.C. Richard & son
  13. ^ "Nosy Neighbor: P.C. Richard & Son Theater". Tribeca Citizen. November 8, 2010. from the original on July 10, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  14. ^ "iHeartRadio Theater". QRO Magazine. December 4, 2009. from the original on September 11, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  15. ^ "A Perfect Performathon 2019!". Music Conservatory. 10 December 2019. 4th consecutive year of supporting
  16. ^ "Music Conservatory of Westchester's Performathon". December 13, 2018.
  17. ^ "Readers sound off on Black Friday". The New York Daily News. November 25, 2011.
  18. ^ Keiko Morris (November 14, 2012). "P.C. Richard & Son resists trend to open on Thanksgiving day". Newsday.
  19. ^ Nicole Gelinas (November 23, 2014). "A social boycott: Networking to roll back Thanksgiving store hours". New York Post.

External links edit

  •   Media related to P. C. Richard & Son at Wikimedia Commons
  • P.C. Richard & Son

Further reading edit

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This article has an unclear citation style The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting January 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message P C Richard amp Son commonly known as simply P C Richard is the largest chain of private family owned appliance television electronics and mattress stores in the United States 4 Its 66 stores are located in New York New Jersey Connecticut and Pennsylvania with the majority of the stores located on Long Island including the New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn The company is also known for its trademark whistle jingle created by Soundsmith worker Leer Leary It is used by the New York Yankees after striking out an opposing batter at Yankee Stadium It is also used by the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball after striking out an opposing batter at Fairfield Properties Ballpark P C Richard amp Son Inc Location in Upper East Side New York CityCompany typePrivateIndustryRetailFoundedSeptember 26 1909 114 years ago 1909 09 26 FoundersAlfred J RichardPieter Christian RichardHeadquartersFarmingdale New York U S Area servedNortheastern United StatesKey peopleGregg Richard President and CEO 1 RevenueUS 1 5 billion 2008 2 Number of employees 3 000 2018 3 Contents 1 History 2 Growth and expansion 2 1 Builders Division 2 2 Official sponsorships 3 Thanksgiving 4 References 5 External links 6 Further readingHistory edit nbsp A P C Richard amp Son store in Manchester Connecticut after replacing a former Circuit City store In 1909 Pieter Christian Richard who left Holland in 1899 opened a small hardware store in Bensonhurst Brooklyn Work Well Done 14 In October of that same year P C s son Alfred J Richard A J was born Born into the business less than a month after it opened A J played an important role from the beginning He spent his childhood helping out at the store only leaving it to go to school When he completed ninth grade in 1923 A J decided to drop out of school and focus entirely on helping his family and building the business Work Well Done 25 A J was responsible for introducing the first electric appliance to the inventory the electric clothes iron as well as time payments so his customers could afford them Work Well Done 32 On February 1 1947 A J officially took over as the company president and majority shareholder It was around this time that he began to introduce his sons Peter and Gary to the family business Work Well Done 58 Soon the company grew into a chain as it expanded into Long Island After the death of his father P C in 1972 A J promoted himself to chairman of the board in 1974 and he held that position until his death well into his nineties Peter and Gary were originally named co presidents but this arrangement changed in 1982 when Gary became president and Peter became executive vice president Soon Gary s son Gregg began to work his way into the fabric of the company in the same way his father and grandfather had until he became president in 2004 A J died weeks later at ninety five years old The fourth generation Gregg Richard Bonni Rondinello and Peter Richard III are now involved in helping to run what their great grandfather began 1 5 6 Growth and expansion editP C Richard and Son expanded into New Jersey in 1993 Work Well Done 111 Between 1995 and 2003 it opened fifteen new showrooms in New Jersey Westchester County Manhattan Brooklyn Queens and Long Island Work Well Done 127 In 2009 P C Richard and Son opened 6 new stores in former Circuit City locations including its first in Connecticut It continued to expand in Connecticut in 2010 opening stores in Milford North Haven Danbury Newington Manchester and Enfield 7 The first Pennsylvania superstore opened in Philadelphia in June of that year The company added mattresses to its inventory in 2014 featuring Sealy Stearns amp Foster and Tempur Pedic brands in fourteen stores In 2016 P C Richard and Son began an exclusive retail partnership with Beko one of Europe s leading appliance brands This is Beko s first appearance in the United States market Builders Division edit Separate from its retail operations the company has a unit it calls its Builders Division to arrange bulk purchases by builders property managers and large facilities 8 9 10 Official sponsorships edit Official Appliance Electronics and Mattress retailer of the New York Yankees Barclays Center NY The Long Island Ducks NY 11 12 iHeartRadio Theater NY ground floor 250 seat theater at 32 Avenue of the Americas formerly known as P C Richard amp Son Theater 13 14 New York Islanders NY Brooklyn Nets NY Music Conservatory of Westchester 15 16 Nassau Coliseum NY The Somerset Patriots NJ Raceway Park NJ Splish Splash Water Park NY Sun National Bank Center NJ UConn Athletics CT Webster Bank Arena CT Thanksgiving editThe New York Times wrote that the chain s commercials emphasize people over products 5 and added that some of their ads strike an earnest tone that evokes Norman Rockwell s America and quoted a customer view about what makes P C Richard tick Part of this approach according to what The New York Daily News printed is being a store that values employees enough to let them spend Thanksgiving with their families 17 New York Newsday wrote about being closed on Thanksgiving and opening at 4 a m on Black Friday 18 Social networking supports being closed on Thanksgiving said a 2014 New York Post opinion item 19 References edit a b Jasmin K Williams October 11 2005 A New York Institution The New York Post Siwolop Sana February 17 2009 P C Richard Takes On the New Jersey Turnpike The New York Times Thank You P C Richard amp Son for 20 Great Years in Union Square Union Square Partnership January 25 2018 Archived from the original on 2020 02 28 Beating the Odds How PC Richard amp Son the largest privately held appliance and electronics retailer in the country continues to thrive through 100 years and four generations PDF Growing Your Business PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP 2010 Archived PDF from the original on February 29 2012 a b Warren Strugatch December 14 2003 P C Richard Takes a Down Home Approach The New York Times four generations of family involvement P C Richard amp Son New Stores Archived 2010 12 20 at the Wayback Machine P C Richard amp Son Website as of August 23 2010 Fordham Specific Agreements Programs has a specialty agreement with P C Richard s Builders Division Manhattan Builders amp Contractors The Manhattan Buzz MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners PDF option to renew the contract with P C Richard Builders Division for the purchase of Schedule Long Island Ducks Baseball courtesy of P C Richard amp Son Long Island Ducks Opening Night Giveaway Announced February 5 2015 receive presented by P C Richard amp son Nosy Neighbor P C Richard amp Son Theater Tribeca Citizen November 8 2010 Archived from the original on July 10 2019 Retrieved March 18 2020 iHeartRadio Theater QRO Magazine December 4 2009 Archived from the original on September 11 2019 Retrieved March 18 2020 A Perfect Performathon 2019 Music Conservatory 10 December 2019 4th consecutive year of supporting Music Conservatory of Westchester s Performathon December 13 2018 Readers sound off on Black Friday The New York Daily News November 25 2011 Keiko Morris November 14 2012 P C Richard amp Son resists trend to open on Thanksgiving day Newsday Nicole Gelinas November 23 2014 A social boycott Networking to roll back Thanksgiving store hours New York Post External links edit nbsp Media related to P C Richard amp Son at Wikimedia Commons P C Richard amp SonFurther reading editSmith Jim H Work Well Done Old Lyme Greenwich Group 2009 Print Our History Our History N p n d Web 23 May 2016 lt http www PCRichard com our company history gt WebCite Query Result WebCite Query Result N p n d Web 23 May 2016 lt https www webcitation org 6PG1fB5SD url http www pwc com en US us private 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