Chandler's Shoes

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Store Information

FloorUpper

Unit Number19

Region TypeStore

CategoryShoes

Business Information

Founded October 28, 1922 Founded Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States

FoundersSam Edison, Harry Edison, Mark Edison, Irving Edison, and Simon Edison

Defunct Year1999

FateChapter 11 Bankruptcy; Liquidation

Store History at the Mall

Chandler’s Shoes was an original tenant at Monroeville Mall, opening with the shopping center on May 13, 1969. Part of the Edison Brothers Stores chain, it was known for offering stylish women's footwear at fixed, affordable prices.

Store History & Details

Original Tenant: Chandler’s was among the initial 125 stores when the mall first opened to the public.
Parent Company: The store was operated by Edison Brothers Stores, which also owned other popular mall staples like Bakers Shoes, The Wild Pair, and Burts.
Brand Identity: Chandler's was established in 1922 and built its reputation on "Power Buying," which allowed them to sell premium-quality designs at lower, fixed price points.

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Chandler's Shoes / Monroeville Mall April 1, 2026 5:02 am

Chandler's Shoes Upper Floor | Unit 19 | Shoes Open the store page in the archive Edison Brothers Stores, Inc., was a retail conglomerate based in St. Louis, Missouri. It operated numerous retail chains mainly located in shopping malls, mostly in the fields of shoes, clothing...

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Review Date 2026-04-01

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Edison Brothers Stores, Inc., was a retail conglomerate based in St. Louis, Missouri. It operated numerous retail chains mainly located in shopping malls, mostly in the fields of shoes, clothing and entertainment, with Bakers Shoes as its flagship chain. The company was liquidated in 1999, though some of the chains it operated continued under different owners. History The company began on October 28, 1922, when br...