John G. Reen

Caldor Corp. operates a leading upscale discount retail chain offering a diverse line of branded and private-label merchandise, including hardline products such as housewares, electronics, furniture and toys and softline products, apparel, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and domestics. The company operated 145 stores in nine East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states, including the key markets of Connecticut, New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson River Valley of New York State, northern New Jersey and the greater Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Its stores are located primarily in urban and suburban areas with high population densities.