Stephen Smith

L.L. Bean, Inc. provides apparel, outdoor equipment and advice. The firm?s products include for men, women, kids, footwear, outdoor gear, hunting and fishing, luggage, home, and outdoor school. The company was founded by Leon Leonwood Bean in 1912 and is headquartered in Freeport, ME.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is an organization that is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. Since 1876, the AMC has made it their mission to protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails in these regions. The company offers a variety of resources such as guidebooks, maps, and online articles to help people learn how to recreate safely and responsibly outdoors. The AMC Library and Archives collect, preserve, and provide access to sources that document the history of the AMC and the outdoors. Visitors can book a stay at AMC's lodges and high-mountain huts or at AMC's Noble View Outdoor Center. The CEO of the company is Nicole Zussman.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

ASDA Group Ltd. owns and operates groceries. It offers wide selection of consumable products, furniture, men's and women's clothing, kids and baby’s apparel, contact lenses, and glasses, mobile and tyres items, prints and photo. The company was founded on October 27, 1978 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.