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World Market Overview

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Is World Market PE-backed?

Yes. World Market is owned by private equity investor Kingswood Capital Management.

Where is World Market headquartered?

World Market is headquartered in Alameda, California.

How many employees does World Market have?

World Market has 1,941 employees.

What sector is World Market in?

World Market is a retail company.

When was World Market founded?

World Market was founded in 1946.

World Market

World Market LLC

1201 Marina Village Parkway,
Alameda, California 94501
United States,
(510) 893-7300
www.worldmarket.com

World Market is a specialty retailer of casual home furnishings and entertainment products in the United States. The Company operates more than 250 stores under the names World Market, Cost Plus World Market, Cost Plus Imports, and World Market Stores in 30 states. World Market was formed in 1946 and is based in Alameda, California.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Revenue

964   2011
(millions of USD)

Employees

1,941

Established

1946

Former Name

Cost Plus, Inc.


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