 In 1983, the year Buffett's company purchased a 90% share of the Nebraska Furniture Mart for $60 million.In 1989, six years after selling 90% of her company to Berkshire Hathaway, Blumkin retired, only to come out of retirement in three months to open up a rival store.It was called "Mrs. B's Clearance and Factory Outlet" and was situated directly across the street from the Furniture Mart.