Von Maur might remind Birmingham shoppers of city

Von Maur the Davenport, Iowa based department store chain that is slated to fill the former Macy's space at Hoover's Riverchase Galleria under a pending redevelopment agreement is much like a Parisian or Pizitz, say those familiar with the company.[Hoover's Galleria to get $60 million makeover]Like those Birmingham based retail companies that are no more, Von Maur is family owned, relatively small and upscale, with a rich legacy. It was founded in 1872 by the von Maur family in a 20 by 50 foot rented storefront in Davenport."It's a company not unlike the homegrown department stores that Birmingham used to know," said Hugo Isom, a partner with the retail brokerage firm, The Shopping Center Group.VON MAUR 25 stores in 10 states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio. An Atlanta area store is scheduled to open next month. Family owned and operated by the von Maur family, which founded the company in 1872 in a 20 by 50 foot rented storefront in Davenport. Brands include Coach, Burberry, Ugg, True Religion, Free People, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama, Adrianna Papell, Under Armour and Pandora.Von Maur has remained family owned and family run throughout an intense period of consolidation in the retail industry, a period that saw both Parisian and Pizitz acquired by larger companies."There used to be a lot of these relatively small department stores with a dozen or half a dozen locations," Isom said.Von Maur has a terrific reputation, he added, and is doing something right to survive alongside larger department store chains including Macy's, Dillard's, Belk and others."It is very difficult for a family run business to succeed in the environment we've had in the last [url=http://www.womenbootsonsale70off.top/women-ugg-boots-sale-c-1/ugg-classic-t... Classic Tall Boots 5815 Chestnut 20 to 30 years, which has been dominated by consolidation," he said. "The fact that they have is a testament to their commitment and quality of service."Von Maur currently has 25 stores in 10 states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.Live pianists [url=http://www.womenbootsonsale70off.top/women-ugg-boots-sale-c-1/ugg-classic-s... Classic Short 5825 Sand Boots also perform in stores.Von Maur offers a wide variety of mid to upper range brands, including Coach, Burberry, Ugg, True Religion, Free People, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama, Adrianna Papell, Under Armour and Pandora.