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INNOVATION SAVES THE SEASON: OUTERWEAR MARKET SHOWS SIGNS OF IMPR...

by Karen Alberg Grossman Feb 22, 2017

Cold weather helped, but innovative product, lighter weights and value made for a successful season. A bit less price-cutting would improve the bottom line.

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CITY OF SECRETS: MENSWEAR MAVENS SHARE THEIR LAS VEGAS FAVORITES

by Karen Alberg Grossman Feb 20, 2017

Here, we ask a few of our favorites where they like to eat, drink, sleep, and party in this infamous city of secrets.

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RETAILERS TALK THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSORIES

by Karen Alberg Grossman Aug 11, 2016

There is an unfortunate irony to the men’s accessories business: although generally an afterthought, it is nonetheless among the most profitable categories in the division.

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BOB BENKERT, MENSWEAR AMBASSADOR OF ELEGANCE, DIES AT 76

by Karen Alberg Grossman Apr 26, 2016

The longtime owner of Birmingham, Michigan’s Claymore Shop has passed away after a two-year battle with Leukemia.

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SPECIALTY STORE MAVEN JERRY PARK JOINS DLS

by Karen Alberg Grossman Jan 13, 2016

Joining Fred Derring, Virginia Sandquist and Krystal Nicolo in the DLS office, Jerry Park has officially moved from Atlanta to New York City to start his new position at the company.

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