Wayland Cato Jr. owns the Charlotte-based discount retailer Cato Corporation. The family-based business has experienced many ups and downs over the years.
Art Pope and the success of his discount chain store Roses are profiled. The chain store has succeeded where others have failed and the store continues to do well despite the recent problems in the retail industry nationwide.
Karl G. Hudson, Jr., executive vice president of Hudson-Belk Company in Raleigh, is active in business, civic and religious activities. This article discusses the history of the company, Hudson’s background, and his perspectives on retail business in Raleigh.