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Herbert Gibson

Before there were the nationwide chain stores like Kmart, Target, Wal-Mart and various others, there was a chain of stores known as Gibson’s Discount Centers. Gibson’s was founded by Herbert R. and Belva Gibson. The couple exemplified an American dream of starting small and building a national business.

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Posted on June 24, 2021March 20, 2023Categories biographyTags biography, business, history, texas5 Comments on Herbert Gibson
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