Runnings Explained

Runnings, Inc.
Type:	Private
Industry:	Retail
Foundation:	Marshall, Minnesota, U.S.
Founders:	Norman “Red” Running
Location City:	Marshall, Minnesota
Location Country:	United States
Locations:	58 ^[1]
Area Served:	Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Key People:	Dennis and Adele Reed
Products:	Hunting and fishing equipment, clothing and footwear, toys, food, hardware, lawn and garden supplies, paint, pet supplies, sporting goods, tools, and farm supplies.
Num Employees:	2,700+
Subsid:	Campbell Supply Co.

Runnings is an American retail chain that primarily sells farming and ranching equipment. They also sell items such as clothing, sporting goods, pet supplies, household supplies, and automotive goods.

History

The first Runnings store opened on December 5, 1947 by founder Norman “Red” Running in downtown Marshall, Minnesota.^[2] The company was bought Dennis and Adele Reed in 1988.^[2]

Runnings acquired R. P. Home & Harvest in April of 2023.^{[3] [4]}

Runnings acquired North Dakota based Home Of Economy in May of 2024 and gained eight stores

Notes and References

1. Web site: About us . Runnings . April 6, 2024.
2. Web site: Runnings Stores History . Zippia . 27 August 2020 . April 7, 2024.
3. Web site: Runnings to Acquire R.P. Home & Harvest . General News . April 25, 2023 . April 6, 2024.
4. Web site: Runnings store opens first location in Pontiac, Illinois . Pontiac Daily Leader . Murphy . Erich . April 1, 2024 . April 6, 2024.