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'''Factory 2-U''' is a chain of stores operated by [[National Stores]]. The brand under National Stores sells off-brand apparel under the Factory 2-U name. Factory 2-U also operates stores under the name Fallas Paredes.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040903/news_1b3ftus.html | title= S.D. clothing chain shrinking | publisher= San Diego Union Tribune | date= 3 September 2004 | accessdate= 24 December 2014 | author= Penni Crabtree }}</ref>
'''Factory 2-U''' is a chain of stores operated by [[National Stores]]. The brand under National Stores sells off-brand apparel under the Factory 2-U name. Factory 2-U also operates stores under the name Fallas Paredes.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040903/news_1b3ftus.html | title= S.D. clothing chain shrinking | publisher= San Diego Union Tribune | date= 3 September 2004 | accessdate= 24 December 2014 | author= Penni Crabtree }}</ref>


The chain was formerly operated by '''Factory 2-U Stores, Inc.''' <ref name="About">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20030203104649/www.factory2-u.com/about.html About Us]." Factory 2-U. February 3, 2003. Retrieved on February 25, 2010.</ref><ref>"[http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2004/08/30/daily46.html Factory 2-U going out of business]." ''[[Austin Business Journal]]''. Friday September 3, 2004. Retrieved on February 25, 2010.</ref> which had its headquarters in [[San Diego, California]], California. The company was known for selling excess apparel and closeout merchandise from brands such as [[Converse (shoe company)|Converse]], [[Gap Inc.|Gap]], [[Levi's]], and [[Polo Sport]].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2004/08/30/daily46.html | title= Factory 2-U going out of business | publisher= Houston Business Journal | date= 3 September 2004 | accessdate= 24 December 2014 | }}</ref>
The chain was formerly operated by '''Factory 2-U Stores, Inc.''' <ref name="About">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20030203104649/http://www.factory2-u.com/about.html About Us]." Factory 2-U. February 3, 2003. Retrieved on February 25, 2010.</ref><ref>"[http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2004/08/30/daily46.html Factory 2-U going out of business]." ''[[Austin Business Journal]]''. Friday September 3, 2004. Retrieved on February 25, 2010.</ref> which had its headquarters in [[San Diego, California]], California. The company was known for selling excess apparel and closeout merchandise from brands such as [[Converse (shoe company)|Converse]], [[Gap Inc.|Gap]], [[Levi's]], and [[Polo Sport]].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2004/08/30/daily46.html | title= Factory 2-U going out of business | publisher= Houston Business Journal | date= 3 September 2004 | accessdate= 24 December 2014 | }}</ref>


In 2003 the company Factory 2-U Stores operated locations in [[Alabama]], [[Arizona]], [[Arkansas]], [[California]], [[Louisiana]], [[Mississippi]], [[Missouri]], [[Nevada]], [[New Mexico]], [[Oklahoma]], [[Oregon]], [[Tennessee]], [[Texas]], and [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]].<ref name="About"/> When Factory 2-U Stores filed for bankruptcy protection in February 2004, it arranged the sale of 172 stores to National Stores. In August 2004, Factory 2-U stores liquidated, receiving $28.5 million from the sale to Factory 2-U Liquidation LLC, a consortium headed by National Stores.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=136110 | title= Factory 2-U to close | publisher= Portland Tribune | date= 6 September 2004 | accessdate= 24 December 2014 | author= Gill, Holly M. }}</ref>
In 2003 the company Factory 2-U Stores operated locations in [[Alabama]], [[Arizona]], [[Arkansas]], [[California]], [[Louisiana]], [[Mississippi]], [[Missouri]], [[Nevada]], [[New Mexico]], [[Oklahoma]], [[Oregon]], [[Tennessee]], [[Texas]], and [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]].<ref name="About"/> When Factory 2-U Stores filed for bankruptcy protection in February 2004, it arranged the sale of 172 stores to National Stores. In August 2004, Factory 2-U stores liquidated, receiving $28.5 million from the sale to Factory 2-U Liquidation LLC, a consortium headed by National Stores.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=136110 | title= Factory 2-U to close | publisher= Portland Tribune | date= 6 September 2004 | accessdate= 24 December 2014 | author= Gill, Holly M. }}</ref>

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Factory 2-U Store #653 Rancho Cucamonga, California

Factory 2-U is a chain of stores operated by National Stores. The brand under National Stores sells off-brand apparel under the Factory 2-U name. Factory 2-U also operates stores under the name Fallas Paredes.[1]

The chain was formerly operated by Factory 2-U Stores, Inc. [2][3] which had its headquarters in San Diego, California, California. The company was known for selling excess apparel and closeout merchandise from brands such as Converse, Gap, Levi's, and Polo Sport.[4]

In 2003 the company Factory 2-U Stores operated locations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.[2] When Factory 2-U Stores filed for bankruptcy protection in February 2004, it arranged the sale of 172 stores to National Stores. In August 2004, Factory 2-U stores liquidated, receiving $28.5 million from the sale to Factory 2-U Liquidation LLC, a consortium headed by National Stores.[5]

References

  1. ^ Penni Crabtree (3 September 2004). "S.D. clothing chain shrinking". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  2. ^ a b "About Us." Factory 2-U. February 3, 2003. Retrieved on February 25, 2010.
  3. ^ "Factory 2-U going out of business." Austin Business Journal. Friday September 3, 2004. Retrieved on February 25, 2010.
  4. ^ "Factory 2-U going out of business". Houston Business Journal. 3 September 2004. Retrieved 24 December 2014. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  5. ^ Gill, Holly M. (6 September 2004). "Factory 2-U to close". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 24 December 2014.