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SCHMOOZING: DONEGER CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF BUSINESS
It was a Who’s Who of fashion industry VIPs on Thursday night as Abbey Doneger and team celebrated 70 years of providing fashion direction and merchandising expertise to retailers and manufacturers.
Read MoreMEN’S SALES EXEC DANA SWAIN DIES AT 54
Swain spent much of his career at Humphreys (belt licensee for Levis, Dockers, Columbia, etc), and then moved on to work as a sales executive for Aquarius Ltd.
Read MorePINSTRIPES CO-OWNERS JACK RING AND TRENT SLUSHER TALK SUCCESS SEC...
After 24 years in business, they’re still going strong, outlasting their local competition.
Read MoreSCHMOOZING: MARK CROSS CELEBRATES NEW SHOWROOM
The company also showcased some fabulous luxury leather bags for men, in keeping with the Mark Cross tradition of combining style and craftsmanship.
Read MoreWHY YOU SHOULD BE ADDING FORMAL ATTIRE TO YOUR STORE
While prom is still mostly about her dress, guys can now venture into the world of separates, fashion sneakers, accessories and customization, thereby adding some personality to their prom attire.
Read MoreSHOPPIN’ IN MEMPHIS: A QUICK LOOK AT THE MENSWEAR BUSINESS IN THE...
It’s unusual for any one U.S. city to sustain more than one or two exceptional independent menswear stores but Memphis has at least three, each with its own distinct niche.
Read MoreOPEN YOUR HEARTS FOR THE UPCOMING DIGNITY U WEAR FUNDRAISER
The industry charity that offers new clothes to 220 agency partners in the U.S. will hold its annual fundraiser in NYC at the Metropolitan Pavilion on October 26.
Read MoreWHY FACTORY TRIPS MATTER FOR RETAILERS
The Common Threads Retail Group, just back from their meeting in Montreal where they were hosted by Jack Victor and Ballin, gained a new appreciation of the production process that they can now pass on to their customers.
Read MoreMARC ALLEN FINE CLOTHIERS: MAKING CUSTOM COOL
According to retail analysts, two factors are driving tailored clothing sales these days: customized product and exceptional in-store experience. Marc Streisand, owner of Marc Allen in Rhode Island, is a master of both.
Read MoreSCHMOOZING: FORUM GROUP GATHERS IN MEMPHIS
At this fall’s Forum meeting, graciously hosted by the Levy family of Oak Hall Memphis, store owners exchanged ideas for jumpstarting sales and shared best practices.
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