Content about Big & Tall Supply Co.

June 20, 2011

J.C. Penney Co. is aiming to be a major player in a growing market niche — men’s big and tall — that is estimated to be a $6 billion-plus annual business. The segment is expected to grow 25% in the next decade.  

May 13, 2011

The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co. opens at The Centre at Preston Ridge

New York City-based Centro Properties Group said that The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co. has opened at Preston Ridge, located in Frisco, Texas.

Frisco, Texas -- New York City-based Centro Properties Group said that The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co. has opened at Preston Ridge, located in Frisco, Texas.

The 5,000-sq.-ft. store is part of the new Growth Brands Division at J.C. Penney Co.

Preston Ridge is owned by Centro.

April 28, 2011

J.C. Penney’s The Foundry Big & Tall opens in Dallas

The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co., a new specialty retail concept for big and tall men from J.C. Penney, on Thursday made its retail debut in the Dallas area.

Plano, Texas -- The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co., a new specialty retail concept for big and tall men from J.C. Penney, on Thursday made its retail debut in the Dallas area. Approximately 10 stores are expected to open in the Dallas and Kansas City, Mo., markets by the end of May. The company plans to expand the concept nationwide to 100 stores by 2013, reaching a total of 300 stores over the next five years.

April 28, 2011

The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co., Dallas

J.C. Penney has taken the wraps off its new retail concept, The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co., opening the first location in Dallas.

J.C. Penney has taken the wraps off its new retail concept, The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co., opening the first location in Dallas. With the first 10 stores due to open in the Dallas and Kansas City, Mo., markets by the end of May, J.C. Penney plans to expand concept nationwide to 100 stores by 2013, reaching a total of 300 stores over the next five years.

Averaging 5,000-sq.-ft., The Foundry offers a hip, unpretentious environment with flat-screen TVs tuned to sports, an oversized poker table and comfortable seating.

November 15, 2010

J.C. Penney to open 300 big and tall men’s shops in next five years

J.C. Penney said Monday it will open 300 big and tall men’s apparel shops during the next five years. The stores, which will average 6,000 sq. ft. each, will be branded as The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co.

Plano, Texas -- J.C. Penney said Monday it will open 300 big and tall men’s apparel shops during the next five years. The stores, which will average 6,000 sq. ft. each, will be branded as The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co.

An e-commerce site for the new format will go live in April 2011, followed by the opening of 10 stores in May. The company hopes to have 150 stores operating by 2013.