Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Anna’s Linens is the 13th largest retailer of home textiles and home décor items. Th ... e company was founded in 1987 by its current chairman and CEO, Alan Gladstone, and named after Alan’s mother, Anna. A family-run business with more than 3,200 employees, Anna’s currently operates more than 300 stores throughout 19 states and Puerto Rico. read more