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John Francis Geisse (September 1, 1920 – February 21, 1992) was an American businessman. He founded three successful retail chains : Target Discount Stores , Venture Stores , and The Wholesale Club (which merged in 1991 with Sam's Club ).
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- Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana
- John Francis Geisse, September 1, 1920, Madison, Wisconsin, US
Senior vice-president and founder John Geisse left the company. Geisse was later hired by St. Louis-based May Department Stores , where he founded the Venture Stores chain. Target Stores ended the year with eleven units and $130 million in sales.
John Francis Geisse. Retail Pioneer & Leader: Founder of Target Stores, Venture Stores, & The Wholesale Club. (September 1, 1920-February 21, 1992) While his father pursued a career designed to make aviation more widespread and safer, John Francis Geisse was firmly grounded in retail marketing and merchandising, launching three successful ...
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John F. Geisse (1920-1992) was a pioneer in mass merchandising. After serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy during WWll, he launched three successful retail chains. John cofounded Target Stores for the Dayton Company (now Target Corporation), founded Venture Stores for May Department Stores, and founded the Wholesale Club, Inc ...
Feb 27, 1992 · John F. Geisse, an early leader in discount merchandising who founded three major store chains, died on Friday at his home in Indianapolis. He was 71 years old. Mr. Geisse died of a heart...
Mar 1, 1992 · 1. John F. Geisse, an early leader in discount merchandising who founded three major store chains, died Feb. 21 at his home in Indianapolis. He was 71. Mr. Geisse died of a heart attack, his...