Dillard's, Inc. engages in the retail of fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishings. It operates through the Operation of Retail Department Stores and General Contracting Construction segments. The Operation of Retail Department Stores segment includes cosmetics, ladies apparel, accessories, and lingerie, juniors and children's apparel, mens apparel and accessories, shoes, and home and furniture. The General Contracting Construction segment operates general contracting construction companies, such as CDI Contractors LLC and CDI Contractors, Inc. for constructing and remodeling stores. The company was founded by William Thomas Dillard in 1938 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.