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In 1902, the area of Shreveport, Louisiana known as West End was a bustling neighborhood of working-class families and businesses. That year, William Hamilton Davis opened a general merchandise store on Texas avenue selling work clothes, shoes, hats, and tobacco. At the time, the store was known as W.H. Davis General Merchandise (later becoming Davis Mens Store when W.H.s son took over the store many years later). In 1902, there was a train yard in West End and Davis himself was a former railroad man. This gave him a ready market pool and knowledge of the needs of those buyers. Davis had the original store built and included a second floor for living space. He and his family lived above the store until his death in 1951. The Early Years... During the early years of the store, there were still cattle drives down Texas Avenue in front of the store. Clarence Lee Davis, the son of W.H., became the second generation owner of the store successfully helping his father guide it through the difficult days of World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. During this time the store continued to evolve as a working mans store. After World War II, Edsel and Bill Davis, the sons of Clarence Lee joined the family business. Edsel had saved $1500 while serving in the US Navy during the war. He decided to use that savings to add a Suit department to the merchandise mix at the store. The store then carried a full line of dress clothing, work clothes, shoes, hats, and sportswear. Davis Big and Tall today; As competition in the regular size mens business intensified, the Davis brothers decided in 1970 to change their focus and became some of the first pioneers in the retail Big and Tall business. After operating as a family owned and operated business for more than a century, Davis Big and Tall Mens Store has developed a reputation for being the premier Big and Tall mens store in the Ark-La-Tex area. Third and fourth generations of the Davis family. Photo by: Scot R. Smith. Today, Davis fourth generation continues to satisfy its clients with top level Customer Service and a broad selection of Name-Brand quality clothing in their 5000 square foot store in Bossier City. A very experienced and knowledgeable sales staff is key to that customer service and satisfaction. Davis has also expanded to include Childrens School Uniforms, and a Big and Tall Outdoor Department including a fine selection of Camouflage clothing and hunting accessories. Among the great Name-brands offered in Big and Tall sizes at Davis include Nautica, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Levis Jeans and Action Slacks, Cutter and Buck, Tommy Hilfiger, Dockers, Savane, Columbia Sportswear and Shoes, Axis, Cotton Reel, J. Garcia, Barbara Blank, Claiborne Outerwear, Wrangler Rugged Wear Jeans and Slacks, Diamond Cut Jeans, Palm Beach, Vira Club, Brighton, Jockey, Hanes, Gold Toe, Walls, Big Smith, Enro, Tabasco by Chiliwear, Creekwood, Christopher Hart, Outfitter, Sierra Ridge, Falcon Bay, Polo Jean Co, Woolrich, Cotton Traders, Hardwick, S. Cohen, Palmland, Extra Wide Sock and Foxfire to name a few. Experience the Davis family tradition and allow us to serve and satisfy your clothing needs. When in northwest Louisiana, stop by our easy to find location right off Interstate 20. Turn north off the Airline Drive exit, then take a left on East Texas Street to 2907 E. Texas. The store is directly across the street from Pierre Bossier Mall.

 

Address: Davis Big and Tall, 2907 E. Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Telephone: (318) 742-2660
Fax: (318) 742-3731
Website: http://www.davisbigandtall.com/