Pendleton

Specialties

There’s always something new and fun at our Pendleton Stores. While the company began as a wholesaler and producer of fine woolens, today there are more than 40 Pendleton company-​owned and operated retail stores from coast to coast. Our stores feature clothing for men and women, world renowned Pendleton blankets and great gift ideas for every occasion*. Petite sizes are available in all stores.

Every product is backed by our extraordinary, quality warranty and exceptional customer service. We offer free gift wrap and have an extensive network of resources to help you find your size and color. Stop by and visit. We’d love to get to know you and help you find the styles and fit just right for you.

*Catalog/​Internet and Retail Store merchandise selection will vary. Not all online merchandise is available in-​store.

History

Established in 1863.

In 1863, traveling down the Atlantic seaboard, crossing the Isthmus of Panama on a burro, and sailing up the Pacific coast was a grueling four-​month passage. Yet for Thomas Kay, a young English weaver, it was a dream come true. A place with moderate weather and plentiful water — America’s newest state, Oregon.

In 1895, the scouring plant was enlarged and converted into a woolen mill which made bed blankets and robes for Native Americans. In 1909, the Bishops reopened the facility and constructed a new, more efficient mill building with aid of a local bond issue. A new thread was woven into the Pendleton corporate cloth in 1949 — womenswear manufacturing. In In 1972, Pendleton became a year-​around sportswear resource, introducing distinctively styled, non-​wool menswear and womenswear for spring and summer wear.

Meet the Business Owner

C. M Bishop B.

Business Owner

Pendleton has thrived under the direction of the Bishop family. Today the company owns and operates 7 facilities, manages 75 Pendleton retail stores and publishes apparel and home direct mail catalogs. For many years, Clarence’s sons, C.M. Bishop, Jr. (Mort) and Broughton (Brot) Bishop, acted as co-​executive officers.

Today, their sons have assumed management roles in the company. C.M. Bishop III is president and John and Charles are vice presidents. Another son, Peter, is manager of the Catalog/​Internet Division. This family thread has continued to produce Pendleton leadership with a legacy of hands-​on management for six generations — warranted to be a Pendleton since 1863.