Gabe’s

Gabe’s is an off-price retailer offering discounted brand-name apparel, footwear, home goods, and accessories for families. The company was founded in 1961 in Morgantown, West Virginia, originally operating as Gabriel Brothers. Over the years, Gabe’s has steadily grown from a single store into a regional chain with a significant presence in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. In 2013, the company rebranded to Gabe’s, reflecting a broader merchandise selection and a more contemporary shopping experience.

As of November 2025, Gabe’s operates 170 stores across 20 states. Its footprint continues to expand, with a focus on both new and existing markets. The company’s approach to growth includes actively seeking second-generation big-box retail sites, often revitalizing former department store and discount spaces. Gabe’s demonstrated its commitment to diversification and market reach with the acquisition of Old Time Pottery in 2023, which introduced a home décor format and extended the brand into new geographic areas.

In the past five years, Gabe’s has accelerated its expansion by entering priority markets such as Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. The real estate team is known for its flexibility and speed in site selection, supporting rapid market entry and a steady pipeline of new stores planned for the coming years. Gabe’s stores are typically large-format and located in suburban shopping centers, offering a constantly changing assortment of closeout and overstock merchandise from national brands at significant discounts.

The company is owned by Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm that has supported Gabe’s recent growth initiatives and operational investments. Gabe’s is recognized for its stable operations, credibility as an anchor tenant, and ability to drive traffic and revitalize underperforming retail centers. The executive team brings extensive experience to the brand’s ongoing expansion and adaptation to various retail environments.