Jack Schwadron

Jack Schwadron
BornFebruary 10, 1927
New York City, US
DiedOctober 11, 2011(2011-10-11) (aged 84)
Carmel Valley, California, US
Known forPresident of E.J. Korvettes, Best & Company, and Klein Department Stores

Jack Schwadron (February 10, 1927 – October 11, 2011) was an American businessman in retail. He started at Alexander's Department Store and went on to be president of E.J. Korvette, Klein Department Stores, and Best & Company.[1][2][3] He worked closely with Arthur G. Cohen of Arlen Realty & Development Corporation in choosing locations for expansion of stores.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ "Korvette President Outlines His Plans To Raise Earnings". The New York Times. August 5, 1964. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "Schwadron Is Elected President of Klein Stores". timesmachine.nytimes.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "Best & Company Closing Is Assayed by President". The New York Times. October 5, 1970. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  4. ^ Records & Briefs New York State Appellate Division.
  5. ^ Barmash, Isadore (2003). The Self-Made Man: Success and Stress-American Style. Beard Books. ISBN 978-1-58798-158-6.
  6. ^ Rose, Bob. "Oct. 29, 1964: Korvettes stores open with great fanfare. They were supposed to change the way we shop". STLtoday.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.