P. C. Richard & Son
chain of appliance, television, electronics, and mattress stores in the United States
P.C. Richard & Son is the largest family owned electronics, television, and mattress store chain inside of the United States.[4] Its 66 stores are located in the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The majority of their stores are located in the boroughs of Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. The company is well known for its trademarked whistle jingle made by Soundsmith worker Leer Leary. The sound is used by New York Yankees when an opposing batter strikes out at Yankee Stadium. The sound is also used by the Long Island Ducks when they hit a goal.
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | September 26, 1909 |
| Founders | Alfred J. Richard Pieter Christian Richard |
| Headquarters | Farmingdale, New York, U.S. |
Area served
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Northeastern United States |
Key people
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Gregg Richard (President and CEO)[1] |
| Revenue |  US$1.5 billion (2008)[2]
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Number of employees
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~3,000 (2018)[3] |
References
change- ↑ Jasmin K. Williams (October 11, 2005). "A New York Institution". The New York Post.
- ↑ Siwolop, Sana (February 17, 2009).
- ↑ "Thank You, P.C. Richard & Son for 20+ Great Years in Union Square" Archived 2020-02-28 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "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. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 29, 2012.
