Meis (department store)
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Meis, also known as Meis of Illiana, was a department store based in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Existing from 1928 to 1989, the chain operated 11 stores at its peak. In 1989, the chain sold most of its locations to Elder-Beerman.
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | 1928; 96 years ago (1928) in Terre Haute, Indiana |
Founders | Lucien Meis and Salo Levite |
Defunct | 1989; 35 years ago (1989) |
Fate | Acquired by Elder-Beerman |
Successor | Elder-Beerman |
Headquarters | Terre Haute, Indiana , United States |
Area served | Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky |
Products | Clothing |
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