Gabriel Brothers is an off-price retail company that specializes in casual family fashion. The company operates under the nameplates of Gabriel Brothers and Rugged Wearhouse. Gabriel Brothers, also known as Gabes, was founded in 1961. Rugged Wearhouse s first store opened in 1996. Combined, Gabriel Brothers operates a chain of more than 30 stores in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The chains stores typically range from 47,000 to 55,000 square feet. Founded in 1961, Gabriel Brothers is privately owned and headquartered in Morgantown, W.V.