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The Bradford Group of Companies—Our Shared Values Make Us Stronger Together
Back in 1973, even a visionary like J. Roderick MacArthur couldn’t have imagined what The Bradford Exchange would become today. His idea was simple enough, providing a way for people to affordably enjoy a variety of artwork that expressed their passions. For many years, that idea took the form of collector’s plates, but times and tastes change quickly, and we continue to change right along with them. Today, the Bradford Group is comprised of various divisions offering fine jewelry, home décor, limited edition collectibles, holiday heirlooms, remarkably realistic dolls, valuable coins, and so much more.
Today we have a broad portfolio of exciting products we develop, find, and market to celebrate the many passions of our customers. New concepts are emerging all the time and creativity is always king. From the very beginning, our Principles, our Vision, and our Values have allowed us to remain at the forefront of an exciting, ever-changing marketplace. J. Roderick MacArthur probably wouldn’t recognize his company today—but he’d clearly see that the ideas and the ideals upon which he founded it are still thriving.
Team Environment
Actively promote and maintain an environment of mutual respect, trust and honesty.
Support a Learning Environment
Support continuous development of knowledge and expertise.
Effective Communications
Share your vision and needs; personally discuss important and sensitive issues.
Focus on the Organization First
Set realistic goals and expectations that support the overall corporate goals.
Honesty
We will be honest in all our dealings with our customers, employees and suppliers.
Innovation
We will always seek to produce more unique and differentiated products and services for our customers, and to find better ways to more effectively and efficiently run our business.
Fairness
We will be fair in all our dealings with our customers, employees and suppliers.
Respect
We will treat our customers, fellow employees and suppliers as we would like to be treated.
Teamwork
We will work as individuals and as a team for the betterment of the entire Company.
Continuous Learning
We will be dedicated to continuously discovering and learning everything we can about human behavior so that we can grow and improve how we serve our customers in a cost-effective manner.
Excellence
We will continually seek to excel by thoroughly understanding all of the aspects and details of our business, and by dedicating ourselves to continuous improvement from that knowledge.
In 2013, our employees became owners through the formation of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Each of us has a personal stake in the success of our company. We share a belief that to succeed we have to be better than great, we have to be better than what’s expected, and that gives us even more desire to do whatever it takes to make our customers, business partners, and employees happy. Together, we work hard each day to make sure that every time our customers interact with one of our brands, they will find something that they’ve never seen before, something they won’t find anywhere else, something that surprises and delights them.
The Bradford Exchange is born, originally doing business as The Bradford Gallery of Collector’s Plates, founded by J. Roderick MacArthur.
Bradford begins expanding beyond collectible plates, creating new groups of collectibles and forming Ashton Drake Galleries, offering a wide selection of beautifully handcrafted collectible dolls from the world’s premier artists.
The Bradford Group launches the Hawthorne Village, bringing to market architectural villages, stunning replicas of historical landmarks, trains, railroads and lifelike recreations of themes from pop culture.
The Bradford Group establishes the Collectibles Today Network site, ushering in a new era of ecommerce and transitioning from a solely print/catalog direct marketing business.
The Hamilton collection, a leader in a variety of collectibles for sports, music, movie and pop culture fans, joins The Bradford Group of Companies.
Bradford broadens its reach beyond collectible plates, figurines and dolls, by expanding into collectible coins and creating a jewelry and checks business, establishing three of the largest divisions within The Bradford Group to this day.
The Bradford Group continues its transition to a world class digital retailer, being recognized by Newsweek and Statista's list of 'The Best Online Shops' (2020, 2021), and as one of 'America's Top Online Shops' by USA Today in 2024.