In 1979, Donaldson's acquired the James Black Company of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and in 1985 the company acquired its struggling rival The Powers Dry Goods Co. from Associated Dry Goods Corp., which gave it same breathing room against dominant rival Dayton's.
Donaldson's acquired the James Black Company of Cedar Falls. This was in 1979. Cedar Falls was Iowa. The company acquired its struggling rival The Powers Dry Goods Co. from Associated Dry Goods Corp.. This was in 1985. This was in 1979. Associated Dry Goods Corp. gave it same breathing room against dominant rival Dayton's.