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HAPPY TIES ARE HERE TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY
As opposed to all the serious but decidedly boring ties that currently dominate the neckwear scene, MMG has come out with a cheerful collection called Happy Ties.
Read MoreJEFF CHOUEST OF JEFF’S HABERDASHERY TELLS US HOW IT’S DONE
How many retailers these days can say that 2015 was their best year ever? We know very few. But Jeff Chouest, owner of Jeff’s Haberdashery in New Orleans and Metairie, Louisiana, is among them.
Read MoreFABULOUS FALL ’16 FASHION AT JOSEPH ABBOUD
Since I missed Joseph Abboud’s fall ‘16 fashion show, I was delighted to review the collection and catch up with the award-winning designer at the Tailored Brands, Inc. showroom this morning.
Read MoreEDITOR’S LETTER: INSPIRATION FROM ICONS
Karen reflects on what generations can learn from, and teach to, each other.
Read MorePHOTO OF THE DAY: KAREN’S SOUTH BEACH REUNION
Reunion of industry icons at La Piaggia in South Beach: MR’s Karen Alberg with Dan Demicell, Elliot Lavigne and Michael Zaccaro.
Read MoreSCHMOOZING: RANDA CELEBRATES AT MANDALAY BAY
Everyone’s favorite Vegas party, thrown by Randa, featured VIP retailers from top stores at all levels of distribution as well as key execs from its prestigious licensors.
Read MoreSCHMOOZING: MRKET DAY 1
Monday was a record-breaking Day 1 at the MRket Vegas show, which was a very good omen for improved business at retail!
Read MoreBRUCE MERTZ TO LAUNCH NEW FRAGRANCE
One of the most delightful scents we’ve tried is Format, a new fragrance from founder Bruce Mertz. It is set to be launched this May; samples will be available early March.
Read MoreLAS VEGAS PREVIEW: EDITOR’S PICKS
With the many trade shows coming up in Las Vegas next week, retailers will have thousands of brands to check out and see what they have coming up for fall. Here are six of my don’t-miss suggestions.
Read MoreRETAILER PROFILE: NICK USIE OF PARTNERS’ LTD
How many independent retailers would invest in a new freestanding location in this highly challenging era? Nick Usie from Partners’ Ltd. in Lafayette, Louisiana explains the move and shares his passion for the business.
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