Belk

Belk, Inc.
Formerly
  • New York Racket (1888–1898)
  • Belk Brothers (1898–1909)
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
Founded1888 (1888) in Monroe, North Carolina, United States
FounderWilliam Henry Belk
HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Number of locations
293 (2019)
Key people
Don Hendricks (CEO)
ProductsClothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, and housewares
Revenue US$ 3.7 billion (FY 2017)
OwnerSycamore Partners
Number of employees
10,639 (2022)
Websitewww.belk.com

Belk, Inc. is an American department store chain founded in 1888 by William Henry Belk in Monroe, North Carolina, with nearly 300 locations in 16 states. Belk stores and Belk.com offer apparel, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings, and a wedding registry.