Phillip D. Hixon

ALCO Stores, Inc. owns and operates general merchandise stores. Its products include automotive, consumables and commodities, crafts, domestics, electronics, furniture, hardware, health and beauty aids, house wares, jewelry, ladies', men's and children's apparel and shoes, pre-recorded music and video, sporting goods, seasonal items, stationery, and toys. The company was founded by Alva Lease Duckwall in 1901 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Diversified Resources LLC is a private company based in College Park, MD.

Merchco Services, Inc. provides retail store development and support services. The private company is based in San Antonio, TX.