Karen Alberg Grossman

Upon his retirement, SuitMart owner Gary Dante shares a few lessons learned. MR: How did you start out on your retail journey?

It’s a milestone that few retailers can claim, so how wonderful that Brian and Lisa Cohen from Harpers in State College Pa. were able to celebrate their century mark with 200+ of their closest friends. Says Brian, “It was a fabulous event that included vendors, friends, customers and even the mayor who read from a proclamation. For this milestone, I must reference my grandfather Joseph F. Cohen who first opened an upscale men’s store in Altoona, ultimately merging with a store with similar vision: Harpers in State College. Interestingly, my grandfather also established a high school football award. To this day, I go every year to both high schools in Altoona to present the award: the oldest in the country, 9 years older than the Heisman trophy!”

It is with much sadness that MR magazine reports the passing of Nory Hourizadeh, founder of Luchiano Visconti

MR is sad to report the passing of Stephen Shine, who worked for many years with his brother Martin Shine at his men’s store in Tampa. Stephen was 78 and died from lung cancer (never having smoked a cigarette in his life …)

There’s no doubt about it: apparel manufacturers and retailers are facing a new wave of tariff pressure that risks shaking up inventory strategy, purchasing decisions, and sourcing relationships. The steep tariff increases out of Canada, especially on tailored clothing, could cause U.S. retailers to cancel or delay future orders, which some fear could flood the market with excess inventory. The good news: few believe the situation will last too much longer, but this is The Big Unknown.

The invitation read Welcome Home and what a magical place to come home to! Overlooking the village of Yorkville, Harry Rosen’s magnificent new three-story 38,000 square foot anchor at 153 Cumberland (less than 20 meters from their long-time Bloor Street location) was introduced in style on Thursday evening as the music played, the champagne sparkled, and hundreds of guests, dressed to impress, wined and dined in comfort and class. It was not just the fabulous fashion, handsome models, delicious food and cocktails, and welcoming staff, but also the aura of friendship and joy that permeated the evening.

Have you lost sleep over the $50 million you’re putting into new and renovated stores? Do you worry that such a strikingly beautiful store might be a bit intimidating?

They’ve dressed star USC athletes in Gamecock attire and nervous young grooms in fabulous formalwear. They’ve introduced notable brands from Ralph Lauren to Brackish, the Charleston-based creators of feathered bowties. They’ve donated impressive sums of money to numerous worthy causes and set a Guiness World Record for most bowties tied simultaneously, an event in which 800+ people participated! Every year, they celebrate Christmas in July, an annual outdoor celebration featuring fashion, food and fun!

It was a lovely intimate gathering last night at the Robert Talbott shop on Madison Avenue where legendary writer John Berendt was interviewed by men’s fashion influencer Nick Wooster.

It was a weekend celebrating fashion, friendship, craftsmanship and community. For three wonderful days, the Roberti family hosted numerous customers and guests (fashion leaders, influencers, media reps) for workshop tours, try-ons, and educational demonstrations. The weekend included plenty of fabulous food, aperitivo and cocktails; several hand-designed bottles of Scotch were personally brought in from Scotland by Heather from Gladson. An elegant five-course dinner at Rochester’s historic Oak Hill Country Club