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Russia
TJX Companies, Inc.
Ranked 97 in the 2021 Fortune 500

Two generations of Feldbergs created the business that became TJX and BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Poland
Kohl’s
Ranked 195 in the 2021 Fortune 500

Maxwell Kohl started his entrepreneurial career with a chain of grocery stores.
Cuba
Navarro Discount Pharmacies

José Navarro, Sr. opened his first pharmacy in Miami with $4,000 from an insurance policy.
Sweden
Nordstrom
Ranked 289 in the 2021 Fortune 500

Nordstrom came to the United States with just $5.00, amassed $13,000 within two years and was able to open his first store.
Russia
Big Lots
Ranked 449 in the 2021 Fortune 500

Shenk built his fortune with a series of strategic buyouts including bankrupt companies and overstock.