Bomgaars

Established in 1944, Bomgaars is a chain of retail stores that offers products, such as paint, housewares, boots and shoes, and lawn, garden, electrical and plumbing equipment. The chain also provides welding, pet care and farm products, as well as clothing and accessories. Bomgaars features automotive products of brands, such as Fram, Champion, Autolite, Schumaker Electric, Unicover and Hobart. Its stores maintain an inventory of more than 150,000. The chain maintains several warehouses and utilizes a variety of data processing equipment and advanced software. Bomgaars offers career opportunities in retail management, as well as training in merchandising, buying, inventory control and advertising.