Milford chronicle., 1963-08-02
Leggett's Dept.
Store Opens Here
On August 9Th
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resides in South Boston, Vir-
ginia, where he opened and, for
many years, managed this
branch. His son, T. c. Leggett,
has now taken over the active
m anagement of the South Boston
store.
In addition to the five
brothers, there are two sisters,
Mrs. James r. Townsend,
a member Of the Leggett Board
Of Directors, and Mrs. t. Alex
Grant, Sr. Of Staunton, Virginia.
T. Alex Grant, Sr., who be-
came manager Of the Staunton
store in 1887, is Vice Presi-
dent Of the entire Leggett group.
The Board Of Directors in
cludes R. A. Leggett, President;
Mr.. Grant, Vice President; H.
G. Leggett, Secretary-Treas-
urer; L. L. Pratt, Assistant
Secretary-treasurer; Mrs. F. B.
Leggett, Sr., Danville; Mrs.
James r. Townsend, Durham,
N. c.; H. M. Epes, Lynchburg;
H. G. Leggett, Jr., Lynchburg;
T. G. Leggett, South Boston;
R. A. Leggett, Jr., Henderson,
N. c.; John M. Belk, President,
of Belk Stores; and Mrs. Sarah
Belk Gambrell.
CLOSE PART OF COMMUNITY
Since the outset 1t has been
the policy Of Leggett's Store to
be a close part Of any COM
munity in which they locate.
Their managers and per sonnel
are encouraged to participate
actively in the affairs Of the
community. Almost 100 percent
of Leggett's managers own their
own homes since they are sell
dom moved from one place to
another unless they desire to
accept some promotion which
has been offered.
It is also a basic policy Of
all Leggett Stores to carry mer-
chandise which is suitable to the
C ON unity in which they
operate. Each manager enjoys
the privilege Of selecting for his
own store any type merchandise
he feels is needed for that par
ticular locality.
More than 400 Leggett and
Belk stores are now in opera
tion in fulfillment Of the vision
and faith Of the late w. H. Belk
who opened his first "dry goods
stores In Monroe, N. c.,
in 1888.
Later DR.. John Belk, a prac-
ticrng physician, gave up his
career to join his
brother In the mercaiitiIe busi-
ness. DR.. Belk was an uncle of
the Leggett's and was RESPONSE
BILE for guiding them in the re-
tail field.
From this humble beginning,
the stores have spread through
out 18 states which include a
newly opened unit in Puerto
Rico. There are 81 Legg&t
stores controlled and directed
by the Leggett family.
Belk and Leggstt stores
operate through two central buy
ing services, the main office
being In Charlotte, n. c., and
a New York office located in the
Nelson Tower Building at 450
7th Avenue.
It is a firm policy Of
the Leggett's organization to
promote deserving employees
within their organization. Many
young men from varied sur
roundings have risen to po-
Of responsibility within
this organization.
Sidney Miller, manager Of the
local store, has had over fifteen
years. experience in the retail
field.
He started with Montgomery
Ward In 1947 and worked for
that company approximately two
years. In 1949 he joined the
Leggett's organization as buyer
Of the boys department In VIM
chester, Va. Soon his RESPONSE
bilities included buyer Of the
mems and boys department. In
1850 he became Merchandise
Manager Of the first floor in
the Winchester store.
Mr.. Miller was transferred
to Lexington, Va. In 1856 as
Assistant Manager Of that store.
In 1857, when the Leggett's
store was opened in Harrison
burg, Va, Mr.. Miller was the
choice for Assistant Manager.
Mr.. Miller says that he likes
70 borrow a favorite expression