BOOT

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.

A retailer of western wear and workwear, this chain sells cowboy boots, work boots, jeans, and shirts from brands like Ariat, Wrangler, and Carhartt to ranchers, workers, and everyday customers. Founder Ken Meany opened the first store in Huntington Beach, California, in 1978, and it grew into one of the nation's largest western-wear chains with dozens of locations. The plain-spoken name reflects the original idea: a retail "barn" dedicated to selling boots.