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Gary Campbell Comer (December 10, 1927 – October 4, 2006) was the founder of mail order clothing retailer Lands' End.
Imbued with a strong love of Lake Michigan from an early age, Mr. Comer became a world-class competitive sailor, winning the North American Star Class championships and a bronze medal in the Pan American Games in 1959.
Gary Comer started Lands’ End in 1963, selling sailboat equipment for racing sailors. He opened a storefront shop in Chicago’s tannery district and ran a mail-order business out of the basement.
Oct 5, 2006 · Best known and widely admired as the innovative founder of the Lands’ End clothing empire, Gary Comer was a most self-effacing billionaire whose largesse will have a lasting impact on Chicago.
Oct 5, 2006 · Billionaire philanthropist and the founder of the Lands’ End clothing company has died after a long battle with cancer. Gary Comer grew up in Chicago. he was 78. Comer took the mantle from a...
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Gary Comer, the founder of Lands' End, and his wife, Frances, helped advance children's health care by funding University of Chicago Comer Children's pediatric facilities and programs.
Gary Comer (1927-2006), founder of the Lands’ End clothing company, possessed remarkable business savvy and a unique vision that inspired all who knew him. Frances Comer (1935-2020) expressed her devotion to her hometown through the support of Chicago's rich history, vibrant culture, and by championing efforts in education and healthcare.
