Factory Connection is now open on Main Street in Ardmore. Celebrating their 30th year in business, Factory Connection is committed to providing its customers with an affordable wardrobe featuring the latest fashions and designs.

Factory Connection began in 1976 in Guntersville, AL, and was founded by Terry Scott, president. Scott is responsible for merchandising and Kenny Littleton, vice president, si responsible for store operations.

Manager of the Ardmore store is Mary Norman. Mary lives in Elkmont with her husband Robert. They are the parents of three children, Emily Rogers, Waylon Norman and Nathan Norman. Relief manager is Monica Pylant.

Factory Connection currently ahs over 196 stores located in 10 states, mainly in the southern United States. The company employs over 588 employees and emphasizes the development of new markets, expanding existing stores, and relocating selected current store locations to better accommodate the growing sales potential. Factory Connection prefers to locate stores in small towns with a population base of generally 5,000 plus in population emphasizing a geographic proximity to mass merchandisers and regional department stores.

Welcoming customers to the new Factory Connection store in Ardmore are from left, Monica Pylant and Store Manager Mary Norman. (photo by Linda Keith)