Cavender's
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, U.S. |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
Number of locations | 100+[1] |
Key people | Steve Breen (CEO) |
| Products | Clothing, footwear, decor |
Number of employees | 1,800 (2025) |
| Website | www |
Cavender's is an American retailer that specializes in Western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor recreation merchandise.[2] The chain was founded by James and Patricia Cavender in 1965.[3]
History
Cavender's was founded in 1965, by James (March 22, 1931 – May 29, 2018) and Patricia Cavender, in Pittsburg, Texas.[4] The store initially sold a limited quantity of cowboy boots.[5]
In 2019, the company constructed a new headquarters in Tyler, Texas.[6][7]
In 2025–26, the company expanded, with a first South Texas store opening in Edinburg,[8] and further expansion into Tennessee, in Memphis[9] and Murfreesboro[10] and Albuquerque New Mexico.[11]
References
- ^ "Commercial Accounts". www.cavenders.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Cavender's Boot City". www.visittyler.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Cavender's Boot City founder James Cavender passes away". wfaa.com. May 29, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Cavender's celebrates 50th Anniversary". cbs19.tv. March 17, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Cavenders". www.cavenders.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Cavender's Breaks Ground on New HQ". Connect CRE. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Cavender's is Moving their Headquarters". 101.5 KNUE. February 15, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Cavender's Boot City plans first location in booming South Texas city".
- ^ "Specialty retailer opens latest Memphis-area location". Memphis Business Journal. January 16, 2026. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Western Wear Retailer to Open New Murfreesboro Store On Feb 20". February 10, 2026. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Giddyup! Cavender's kicks up expansion with second Albuquerque store". Yahoo News. March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2026.