Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Connn’s, Inc. has more than 75 locations that are in operation in highly affluent communities in these states. The company is considered as one of the oldest in the retailing industry of electronic products and appliances. Its history goes back to more than 120 years ago with the formation of Plumbing and Heating, Inc. As the name suggested, the company was focused on providing the area of Beaumont, Texas services related to plumbing and heating services. Carol Washington Conn, Sr. joined the business in 1933 and it didn’t take long before the business was sold to him.
From the usual plumbing services offered by the company Conn started selling refrigerators in 1937. He later on added gas ranges to his offerings. It was not until 1959 that the business was able to branch out and opened its second store. During this time, C. W. Conn, Jr. already joined his father in the business after serving the Korean War. As the company progressed, the venture opened their financing subsidiary and named it Conn Credit Corporation. As more customers patronize the company, they also diversified their offerings to include the latest gadgets and products that technology offers.
Today, Conn’s is one of the leading marketers and retailers of a wide range of appliances, mattresses, furniture and other related products. The company also continues to offer their financing services, insurance, distribution and product repair services. There are more than 3,000 associates who are employed by the company to help run their centers.