Richard Markee
Director/Board Member at MACY'S, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Richard L.
Markee is an Independent Director at Five Below, Inc. and an Independent Director at Macy's, Inc. He is also a Director at Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. In the past, he served as Vice Chairman at Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc., Executive Chairman at Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., Non-Executive Chairman at Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc., Chairman at Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd., Chairman at Kids "R" Us, and Vice Chairman at Toys "R" Us, Inc. He was also a Director at The Sports Authority, Inc., Independent Director at Dorel Industries, Inc., Independent Director at Payless Holdings LLC, and Vice President at Target Stores, Inc. Additionally, he worked as an Operating Partner at Bear Stearns Merchant Banking and Irving Place Capital Management LP.
Mr. Markee holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIVE BELOW, INC.
0.02% | 2024-02-04 | 11,776 ( 0.02% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Richard Markee active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FIVE BELOW, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-02 |
| MACY'S, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-04-09 |
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.
 Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. provides children with new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books. The firm operates as a charity of retailers, manufacturers and licensors of children's and youth products, in partnership with foundations, that provides new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products, and books to underprivileged and disaster-stricken children. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Richard Markee
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.
 Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ. | Chairman | 2018-05-31 |
| VITAMIN SHOPPE, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-04-03 |
Payless Holdings LLC
 Payless Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Director/Board Member | 2012-10-08 |
| DOREL INDUSTRIES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-06-29 |
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking
 Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in New York City, Bear Stearns Merchant Banking is the private equity arm of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-10-30 |
Training of Richard Markee
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| MACY'S, INC. | Retail Trade |
| DOREL INDUSTRIES INC. | Consumer Durables |
| FIVE BELOW, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
The Sports Authority, Inc.
 The Sports Authority, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Sports Authority, Inc. operates a sporting goods stores. It offers fitness products such as cardio equipment, fitness trackers and accessories, strength and weight training, weights, clothes, and shoes. The company also sells products online. The Sports Authority is headquartered in Centennial, CO. | Retail Trade |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc.
 Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" US-Delaware, Inc. owns and operates toy stores. It offers toys, plush, bicycles, sporting goods, electronic and video games, small pools, books, educational and development products, clothing, infant and juvenile furniture, electronics, and educational and entertainment computer software for children. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Paramus, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
 Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. engages in the marketing of nutritional products. It offers vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd.
 Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd. operates a chain of toy and juvenile products retail stores. Its products include educational toys, dolls, plush toys and character toys, video games, bicycles, sporting goods, stationery, baby clothing, shoes, strollers, car seats, food and formula. The company was founded on November 21, 1989 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. | Retail Trade |
Target Stores, Inc.
 Target Stores, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Part of Target Corp., Target Stores, Inc. operates department stores. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. | Retail Trade |
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking
Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in New York City, Bear Stearns Merchant Banking is the private equity arm of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC) | Finance |
Babies R US Superstore
 Babies R US Superstore Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Babies "R" US operates retail stores. It offers products for newborns and infants, including cribs, furniture, car seats, strollers, formula, diapers, bedding, and toys. The company was founded in 1996 and is located in Wayne, NJ. | Consumer Durables |
Payless Holdings LLC
Payless Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Miscellaneous |
Irving Place Capital Management LP
 Irving Place Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Irving Place Capital Management LP (Irving Place Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by John David Howard. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Brands, Inc.
 Brands, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Brands, Inc. engages in the wholesale distribution of lumber and other building materials. The company was founded on May 9, 1967 and is headquartered in Columbus, IN. | Distribution Services |
Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/
 Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Collective Brands, Inc. is a private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital. The private company is based in Kansas City. | Finance |
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. provides children with new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books. The firm operates as a charity of retailers, manufacturers and licensors of children's and youth products, in partnership with foundations, that provides new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products, and books to underprivileged and disaster-stricken children. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
Kids "R" Us
 Kids "R" Us Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Part of Toys "R" Us, Inc., Kids "R" Us operates as a theater company. The private company is based in Redwood City, CA. | Consumer Services |
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