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EDITOR’S LETTER: HE WHO HESITATES…
by Karen Alberg Grossman
Jul 26, 2021
When in doubt, risking a mistake beats standing still, especially now.
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NYC IS BACK! TRUTH OR WISHFUL THINKING?
by Karen Alberg Grossman
Jul 14, 2021
Although there’s no official NYC market week this summer, it looks like buyers have not given up on New York City and many are coming to town.
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FORMER GENTRY OWNER BRITT FULMER HAS DIED
by Karen Alberg Grossman
Jul 02, 2021
The former owner of Gentry Ltd in Wichita, Kansas died on Monday at the age of 66 after a year-long battle with colon cancer.
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PREPARE FOR A COMEBACK
by Karen Alberg Grossman
Apr 30, 2021
From all reports these past few weeks, menswear business is picking up.
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GUEST EDITORIAL: SEIZE THE MOMENT
Jan 18, 2021
With imagination, innovation, and problem-solving, smart merchants are creating new ways to do business.
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TAILORED CLOTHING IS STILL STANDING
by John Jones
Sep 28, 2020
While some insist tailored clothing is dead, smart merchants are doubling down on clothing business, one of few categories that drives customers into physical stores.
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A BIT OF GOOD NEWS
by Karen Alberg Grossman
Sep 22, 2020
Congrats Andy Mallor from Andrew Davis Clothiers on a well-executed fall event: hoping your example inspires others to do the same!
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CUSTOM CLOTHIER BRIGGS DOHERTY JR. DIES AT 77
by Karen Alberg Grossman
Jul 22, 2020
So many tributes on social media and a wonderful article in the Providence Journal describe a terrific merchant with an enticing larger-than-life personality.
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EDITOR’S LETTER: CONSULTANTS AND RETAILERS EXPLORE REINVENTION
by Karen Alberg Grossman
May 08, 2020
A few well-respected industry consultants and dozens of the best specialty stores in the country gathered last week on Zoom to brainstorm.
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MENSWEAR DESIGNER SCOTT BARBER KILLED IN TRAGIC CAR CRASH
by Karen Alberg Grossman
Apr 29, 2020
Barber was widely admired in the menswear industry for his design talent, entrepreneurial spirit, humility, upbeat disposition, and wicked sense of humor.
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