Success Made to Last Legends with Gordon Segal Co-founder of Crate & Barrel

Success Made to Last Legends with Gordon Segal Co-founder of Crate & Barrel. Hear Gordon talking about his upbringing in Chicago, his favorite mentors in life and the influence of one Dartmouth professor of the Romantics.  Gordon and Carole Segal opened the first Crate & Barrel store on December 7, 1962,] at age 23.] The 1,700-square-foot space in part of an old elevator factory[ was located in Chicago. The inspiration was their honeymoon in the Caribbean, where the Segals saw inexpensive yet tasteful European household products for sale. They became interested in providing functional yet aesthetically pleasing products to young couples just starting out. Surprised to see that European manufacturers offered many beautiful and durable products at reasonable prices, they were inspired to start their own store in the US.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.