The company was originally founded in 1926 and acquired in 1997 by the current chief executive officer, Peter Edison. In June 1999, the company teamed with the then existing management of Bakers, a footwear retailer created in 1924 by Edison Brothers Stores, Inc., to purchase selected assets of the Bakers and Wild Pair chains, including approximately 200 store locations and merchandise inventory from Edison Brothers.

This great company lasted thru the great depression of the 1930s and all other economic times since. We are heading into the
Christmas season. Bakers will be profitable I think this Christmas season. Revenue is definitely up.

Despite rising unemployemnt, Revenue for Bakers is going up. Also, copper is up...an important benchmark to a rising economy. Bakers stores interiors look fantastic. And their inventory is excellent. And there is a tremendous market for used ladies shoes too. Consider Ebay. And this secondary market is GROWING.