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Thank you so much for liking “Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s” on Facebook!  At 10:30 this morning, there were 307 likes.  It feels good because the likes are basically a tribute to all the folks that built the company or … Continue reading →

  Check out Ron Menconi’s article in the May/June 2017 Sports Insight Magazine issue.  It is titled, “How Stores Can Thrive in a Tough Retail Environment.” I enjoyed the insightful article, especially when he was bringing up ideas that G.I. Joe’s executed … Continue reading →

Here is the photo before it was cropped to fit the banner space. Answer:  It is the Oak Grove Store on McLaughlin Blvd.  It was built in 1972.

I am recommitted to posting at http://www.GIJoes.com!  I took some time off for a while and only posted on the Facebook page, Growing up With G.I. Joe’s.  I enjoyed reaching out through Facebook but am realizing that does not get … Continue reading →

Charley Daniels stopped by G.I. Joe’s Rockwood’s store in southeast Multnomah County to meet fans before his concert that the Box Office was selling tickets for.  As Box Office manager, I went out to the store to welcome him and … Continue reading →

Someone whose favorite store was G.I. Joe’s would love to receive a copy of the book for Christmas!  A reader can read the book through or focus on chapters of interest, plus enjoy all the historical photos – over 80 of … Continue reading →

Here is the G.I. Joe’s watch – in case you needed a reminder to go shopping!

Read story about Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s by Craig Reed!  It was published on February 19, 2016:  http://www.nrtoday.com/sports/outdoors/20693008-113/founders-daughter-to-tell-story-of-gi-joes

Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s is in a great table location at the Clackamas store. Thanks to Fred Rau for the photo!  Incidentally, you can find a story about Fred in the book.