Our History The Jay Group Ltd. was founded more than 70 years ago to satisfy the growing demand of companies in need of footwear inventory solutions in the US. In the beginning, the company bought stock shoes and overruns from US shoe manufacturers. As footwear manufacturing moved abroad, the business expanded into the retail sector with the same focus, purchasing return and discounted footwear that is not able to be sold through traditional distribution channels. Today, The Jay Group Ltd. enjoys strong relationships with footwear manufacturers, mass retailers and brands within the US and internationally, that allows us to offer competitively-priced footwear at a global level into the emerging markets. The off-price industry accounts for hundreds of millions of dollars a year in retail sales and The Jay Group Ltd's experience, market savvy and strong vendor relations makes it possible to offer our customers footwear that will yield a healthy return on their investment. From various shoe categories to low and high price points, The Jay Group Ltd. is committed to supplying customers with value priced footwear tailored for each region. The Jay Group's corporate office is located in Rocky Mount, NC with regional offices in; Miami, FL and Laredo, TX and Distribution Centers in Brazil and China. With more than 400 strategic supplier partners, 250 empowered associates, and a distribution network that moves over 10,000,000 pairs of shoes annually, we are constantly incorporating new, cutting-edge technological solutions and innovative ways to distribute footwear to select markets properly. Our Mission The Jay Group Ltd. is globally recognized as the leading supplier of full line footwear into developing countries. We build value-added relationships and service-oriented partnerships with strategic sources throughout the world that allows The Jay Group, Ltd. to deliver a unique product mix into emerging markets. Click image for larger view Our Vision Sales To stand above the competition by providing our customers with exceptional value, quality products, and unparalleled product variety. Operations To improve workplace efficiencies, safety and organizational performance by coupling teamwork and innovation to deliver customized products that consistently exceed our customers' expectations. Purchasing To build and market a full line of footwear for companies in need of innovative distribution into developing markets, transforming problematic inventories into profitable solutions outside their normal channels of distribution. Finance To provide timely, accurate and relevant information to Executive Management through effective use of information systems while ensuring constant strategic collaboration.    Our Team  The Jay Group's executive management team has more than 110 years' of combined experience in the discount and closeout footwear segments at the retail and brand level worldwide. Since its inception, The Jay Group has focused on developing a professional team as diverse as it is qualified. The company's presence and leadership are clearly reflected in the vast experience and deep commitment of its management group.