Bellas Hess & Company was founded in 1907 by Harry Bellas Hess in New York City, New York. Its industry was women's and children's clothing by mail-order and its place of operation were in New York City, New York (1907-1932) and Kansas City, Missouri (1932-1976). In April 1932 the firm was placed in equity receivership and was reorganized in July. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in October 1974 and went under by February 1976.
SUBSIDIARIES[]
- BELLEX Department Stores, Inc.
- NABEX Acceptance Corporation
- NABEX Merchandising, Inc.
ACQUISITIONS[]
- Charles Williams Stores, Inc. (1928)
- Interstate Department Stores, Inc. (1929)
- National Cloak & Suit Company (April 1927)
PLANTS[]
- Kansas City, Missouri
- New York City, New York
COMPANY NAMES[]
Bellas Hess & Company (1907-1927)
National Bellas Hess Company (1927-1932)
National Bellas Hess, Inc. (1932-1976)
CATALOGS[]
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
The Ladies' Home Journal (January 1913)
The Ladies' Home Journal (February 1913)