Boeing Store
| Private company | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 2001, Chicago, Illinois |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
Key people | W. James McNerney, Jr., CEO of Boeing Co. |
| Products | Boeing merchandise |
| Parent | Boeing |
| Website | BoeingStore.com |
The Boeing Store is a chain of stores that sells official Boeing merchandise. It is based in Seattle, Washington and is owned and operated by the Boeing Company. There are 16 stores across the United States and an international online store http://www.boeingstore.com.
History
1940s-60s: Boeing operated company stores that resembled convenience stores, selling aspirin, magazines, and a small selection of logo souvenirs
1999: Boeing launched BoeingStore.com
2001: Boeing Stores, Inc. (BSI) founded on July 1st, 2001
2001: Wholesale department added; one of the earliest and most consistent resellers of Boeing merchandise is The Museum of Flight, located in Seattle on Boeing Field
2006: Future of Flight opened, including BSI’s flagship store, in Everett, WA
2008: Custom Sales Department established; Boeing Stores Custom Sales Team supports Boeing with quality merchandise and branding, offering customers promotional products, apparel, executive gifting, and project management support
2011: The three largest recognition programs (Pride@Boeing, Instant Recognition, and Service Awards) moved under BSI in January, 2011
2013: Custom Hangar products introduced for the first time. The first products launched were commercial jetliner windows, which sold out immediately. By the beginning of 2015, Custom Hangar included more than 150 different products including apparel, wall art, desktop pieces, and furniture
2016: Boeing Stores, Inc. serves as main merchandise provider for The Boeing Company's centennial year. The Boeing centennial anniversary is July 15th, 2016 with celebrations in the Puget Sound and across the globe
Locations
The Boeing Store has 16 stores around the United States and a national traveling store. Here is a list of locations:[1]
| Location (Store #) | Building | City | Open to the public? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa (Store #35) | Bldg 533 G29 | Mesa, Arizona |  No |
| El Segundo (Store #37) | Bldg S-24 | El Segundo, California | No |
| Miami (Store #57) | 6601 NW 36th St. | Miami, FL |  Yes |
| Chicago (Store #55) | World Headquarters Bldg | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
| St. Louis (Store #50) | 5900 N. Lindbergh | Hazelwood, Missouri | Yes |
| Philadelphia Kiosk (Store #56) | Bldg 3-02 | Ridley Park, Pennsylvania | No |
| Charleston (Store #59) | Bldg 88-21 | North Charleston, SC | No |
| Seattle (Store #10) | Bldg 3-825 | Seattle, Washington | Yes |
| Longacres (Store #14) | Bldg 25-01 Lobby | Renton, Washington | No |
| Renton (Store #12) | Bldg 10-18 | Renton, Washington | Yes |
| Renton Employee Service Center (Store #19) | Bldg 04-81, Door 38A, Col H7.5 | Renton, Washington | No |
| BCA Corporate (Store #02) | Bldg 25-20.1 | Renton, Washington | No |
| Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour (Store #18) | Bldg 07-15 | Mukilteo, Washington | Yes |
| Everett Kiosk (Store #16) | Bldg 40-87 | Everett, Washington | No |
| Everett Employee Service Center (Store #17) | Bldg 40-22 | Everett, Washington | No |
| Everett Delivery Center (Store #20) | Bldg 0A1-03 | Everett, Washington | No |
Singapore
Singapore has a store that sells Boeing Store products. It is not an official Boeing Store but it is an official reseller of Boeing Store products. It is situated at the Singapore Flyer. The store is named Flight Experience. It provides training rides for the public to learn how to fly a Boeing 737 aircraft. Prices range from S$175 for 30 minutes, to S$395 for 90 minutes. It also sells Boeing merchandise, and all products are imported from Seattle.