puerto rican store chain that began in the 1950s
Topeka (store) Topeka as a store chain began in the late 1950s, competing with such other stores as Woolworth's, Pitusa (which opened in 1977) and La New York Department Stores.
J.Crew In 1989, Popular Merchandise, Inc. became known as J.Crew, Inc. The company attempted, but failed to sell the Popular Club Plan brand.[7] Also in 1989, J.Crew opened its first retail store, in South Street Seaport in downtown Manhattan.[10]