Cavender's
American clothing retail chain
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Cavender's is an American retailer that specializes in Western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor recreation merchandise.[2] The chain was founded by James and Patricia Cavender in 1965.[3]
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
Founded1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, U.S.
Founders
- James Cavender
- Patricia Cavender
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, U.S. |
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| Headquarters | Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
Number of locations | 100+[1] |
Key people | Steve Breen (CEO) |
| Products | Clothing, footwear, decor |
Number of employees | 1,800 (2025) |
| Website | www |
History
Cavender's was founded in 1965, by James (March 22, 1931 – May 29, 2018) and Patricia Cavender, in Pittsburg, Texas.[4] The store initially sold a limited quantity of cowboy boots.[5]
In 2019, the company constructed a new headquarters in Tyler, Texas.[6][7]
In 2025–26, the company expanded, with a first South Texas store opening in Edinburg,[8] and further expansion into Tennessee, in Memphis[9] and Murfreesboro[10] and Albuquerque New Mexico.[11]