Virginia Dare Dresses, Incorporated

The clothing items sold by the retailer included misses' fur trimmed coats,^[3] handbags, blouses, sweaters, negligees, and lingeries.^[4] In October 1936, Virginia Dare Stores, Inc., moved its offices from the north portion of the 15th floor of the Penn Terminal Building to the 5th floor of the same edifice. The business occupied the entire 5th floor of the structure.^[5]

In 1960, Virginia Dare Stores, Inc., owned and operated Atlantic Mills Discount Department Stores.^[6]

By December 1963, Virginia Dare Stores, Inc., were known as Atlantic Thrift Centers, Inc.^[7] In June 1964, the corporation ran 45 discount stores and 24 women's and children's apparel outlets.^[8] In September 1965, Atlantic Thrift Centers, Inc., agreed to merge with Spartan Industries, Inc., of New York. Spartan Industries, Inc., operated 42 discount department stores and 11 Crank drug stores.^[9]