The story
Founded by Joseph Spiegel in 1865.1
Private company
Spiegel
Logo: Spiegel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
Former direct marketing retailer
Spiegel was an American direct marketing retailer founded in 1865 by Joseph Spiegel. Spiegel published a catalog, like its competitors Sears, Aldens, and Montgomery Ward, which advertised various brands of apparel, accessories, and footwear, as well as housewares, toys, tools, firearms, and electronics.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1865Founded1
- HeadquartersChicago1
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Spiegel was an American direct marketing retailer founded in 1865 by Joseph Spiegel. Spiegel published a catalog, like its competitors Sears, Aldens, and Montgomery Ward, which advertised various brands of apparel, accessories, and footwear, as well as housewares, toys, tools, firearms, and electronics.2
Leadership
Who has led Spiegel, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJoseph Spiegel1
Timeline
- 1865Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaSpiegel (retailer)
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ9079349
Sources
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- 1WikidataSpiegel on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSpiegel on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsSpiegel logo by Spiegel, CC BY-SA 3.0