About Us

 

Mr. Taylor Gee founded Shopee Chicago in 1950, originally located in downtown Leeds, AL. Taylor Gee began as a pant jobber, driving his Mercury across the Southeast to sell pants to retailers. Locals began shopping directly from his warehouse in Leeds, searching through pant bins, and affectionately called it “Shopee Chicago.” As Taylor Gee himself said, “They started buying pants from me and they just called it Shopee Chicago.”

While Shopee Chicago initially focused on industrial clothing brands, it has since expanded to offer clothing, shoes, and accessories for the whole family. Over time, the store became a trusted name in Leeds and the surrounding Birmingham area for its low prices and excellent customer service.

Today, Shopee Chicago is still run by the Gee family, with Taylor Gee’s grandsons, Michael Gee and John Gee, continuing his legacy. Their goals remain aligned with Taylor Gee’s original ideals: to always prioritize the customer and ensure their satisfaction. Shopee Chicago has since grown to six locations across Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, and Huntsville.