Books-A-Million, Inc. is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates 256 stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates large superstores under the names Books-A-Million (BAM!), Books & Co. and 2nd & Charles and traditional bookstores operating under the names Bookland and Books-A-Million. Also included in the Company's retail operations is the operation of Yogurt Mountain Holding, LLC, a retailer and franchisor of self-serve frozen yogurt stores with 44 locations. The Company also develops and manages commercial real estate investments through its subsidiary, Preferred Growth Properties. The common stock of Books-A-Million, Inc. is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol BAMM.
Specialty Sports Venture LLC is one of the leading companies in the Retail sector.
In 1983, a Colorado River guide sought a simple way to keep his sunglasses out of the river. Through this innovative idea the Original Cotton Chum was born. More than thirty years later, Chums is now a global brand that offers a wide range of outdoor products and apparel. Chums` mantra is simple: provide fun, quality products to enjoy while at work or play. Chums: Helping You Hang On Since 1983.
Zenph Studios is a software company that specializes in the algorithms and processes for understanding - and re-creating - precisely how musicians perform. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, a team of software engineers, researchers, and professional musicians has successfully accomplished what has been dreamed for years. Thousands have thrilled to re-performances® by famed musicians staged in large halls. From the data that describe these note-perfect re-performances, we make clear, modern recordings. Great-sounding new recordings can be tailored for any acoustic, for example, for the latest in surround sound or headphone listening.
LifeWay Christian Resources is one of the world`s largest providers of Christian products and services, including Bibles, Bible studies, research, events, church music, church supplies and services, and digital services through LifeWay.com. The company owns and operates 170+ LifeWay Christian Stores across the nation, as well as Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina. LifeWay is a nonprofit organization that reinvests income above operating expenses in mission work and other ministries around the world. The ministries of LifeWay Christian Resources have been centered in Nashville, Tennessee, since its founding in 1891. Today LifeWay`s ministries reach across the United States and around the world through millions of Christian products used in more than 160 countries. LifeWay was ranked as one of the top 500 midsize employers in the U.S. by Forbes magazine for 2017 and 2018.