Orvis
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1856 in Manchester, Vermont, US |
| Founder | Charles F. Orvis |
| Headquarters | Manchester, Vermont |
Number of locations | 64 retail stores, 7 outlet stores |
Key people | President: Simon Perkins |
| Products | Clothing, gift/home, fly fishing, dogs, luggage and outdoor equipment |
| Revenue | US$316 million (2021) |
| Owner | Perkins family |
Number of employees | 1,500 (2021) |
| Website | orvis |
Orvis is an American family-owned retail and mail-order business which specializes in selling fly fishing, hunting and sporting goods. Founded in Manchester, Vermont, in 1856 by Charles F. Orvis to sell fishing tackle, it is the oldest mail-order retailer in the United States.
Orvis operates 40 retail stores and 1 outlet/warehouse locations in the US and 1 retail store and one outlet store in the UK. The firm produces flies and fly-tying tools, employing professional tyers like A.K. Best and Tom Rosenbauer to create new versions for sale. Owned by the Perkins family since 1965, the company has transferred ownership twice and has had five CEOs in its history.