Runnings is a regional retailer founded in 1947, operating more than 80 stores across 12 states in the American Midwest and Northeast. The company is family-owned under the Dennis and Adele Reed Family and employs more than 3,000 workers. Its stores serve customers in states including Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Connecticut.
The company's product range spans clothing, footwear, automotive items, sporting goods, farm supplies, lawn and garden equipment, and pet supplies. Runnings positions itself around quality brands at competitive prices and emphasizes hometown friendly customer service. The retailer has grown partly through acquisitions, including the regional chain Home of Economy.
Employees work in a retail environment focused on serving home, farm, and outdoor needs. The company culture highlights commitment to quality, value, selection, and service - values rooted in its long history as a family-owned business.
