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The Baddour Center company history timeline

1978

Originally called Baddour Memorial Center, the Baddour family opened The Baddour Center's doors on December 8, 1978.

With gifts from business associates, friends, and family, Baddour Memorial Center was founded in December of 1978 in memory of Paul Baddour.

1980

In 1980, he created a subsidiary, Retail Consulting Services, Inc., to provide advice and services to other retailers.

1986

At this time, the Memphis Retail Investors Limited Partnership (MRILP) entered the scene, lending Baddour Inc. $15.3 million at an interest rate of 8.95 percent in 1986.

1989

MRILP went to court in Tennessee and, in the autumn of 1989, received 51 percent of the company under a court settlement.

1991

In May 1991, Hayes was named company president, and the shareholders voted to change the company name from Baddour Inc. to Fred’s Inc.

In 1991, net income tripled to $3.8 million on sales of $291 million.

1994

During this period, the company restructured its management ranks and revised its pricing strategy, introducing everyday low prices in 1994.

1995

At the end of 1995, in addition to the five Fred’s Xpress units, the company had 87 stores with full service pharmacies.

1996

Three years later, on March 1, 1996, the company announced it had reached an agreement in principal to a merger with Rose’s Stores, Inc.

1997

1997 proved to be a very good year for the company, with record sales and growth.

2022

"Fred’s, Inc. ." International Directory of Company Histories. . Encyclopedia.com. (June 21, 2022). https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/freds-inc-0

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