Colony Brands

Colony Brands, Inc. is a family-owned direct marketing company based in Monroe, Wisconsin. Founded in 1926, it started as a mail-order business selling Green County cheese and has grown into one of the largest direct marketers in the United States. The company operates through catalogs and e-commerce, offering a diverse range of food and non-food products. Colony Brands manages over ten retail brands, including The Swiss Colony, Seventh Avenue, and Montgomery Ward. Its product offerings include specialty foods like cheese, sausage, and baked goods, as well as non-food items such as furniture, home décor, and apparel. The company emphasizes customer service and community involvement, sponsoring local events and providing in-house credit plans to enhance the shopping experience. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees, Colony Brands continues to thrive as a multi-channel marketer, serving a broad customer base across the nation.