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Fred Derring, Lee Leonard and Virginia Sandquist DLS Outfitters |
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Specialty Store Buying and Merchandising DLS Outfitters is the leading merchandising group serving independent specialty stores. For more than 25 years, DLS has helped countless merchants track the trends and translate them effectively for their customers. Partners Fred Derring, Lee Leonard and Virginia Sandquist are anxious to answer your questions. See recent questions and information from this expert |
Mickey Solomon Gladson Ltd./ HMS Intl. Fabrics |
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Fine Wool Fabrics Mickey Solomon is the co-founder and chief executive officer of HMS international Fabrics Corp. and its affiliate Gladson Ltd. The company is a leading importer and distributor of fine worsted fabrics for the men's tailored clothing industry. HMS is the exclusive U.S. agent or distributor for world renowned mills such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Vitale Barberis, E. Thomas, Piacenza, Policarpo (all Biella, Italy), Fibrefine (U.K.), Reliance Industries (India), and numerous other important mills in Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 1974 and has offices in New York, New Jersey, Montreal, London and Shanghai. Mickey is an experienced textile designer, a function he performed for his company for many years, and is well versed in the technical aspects of worsted fabric production as well as the design side. He has recently conducted seminars for various important retailers throughout the U.S. relating to the production of wool fabric, from raw fiber to finished fabric. These seminars have provided an insight into just how much retail executives appreciate knowledge about wool fabrics and the opportunity to become better sellers of tailored clothing. See recent questions and information from this expert |
Steve Pruitt Blacks Retail Analysis |
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Merchandise Planning and Strategy Steve Pruitt is founder and Senior Consultant of Blacks Retail Analysis and Blacks Consulting. With over 30 years of experience, Steve is one of the most respected merchandise analysts in the industry. His specialty is apparel merchandising and he has worked with clients in every sector of this category. Steve’s approach is highly customized; he tailors his analyses to the particular needs and market of each client. His work ties together the merchandising piece of the business with the client’s overall financial goals to increase sales and streamline operations. Steve is also a trusted general business consultant, known for his ability to help retailers plan growth and manage change. See recent questions and information from this expert |
Rick and David Natelson Natelsons |
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Strategizing and Conducting Promotional Sale Events M.L. “Rick” and David Natelson are the principals of Natelsons, a leading consultant and adviser to stores in extreme situations. Rick is chairman and chief strategist; David is president and chief merchant. Together for 25 years they have collaborated on more than 500 sales events for specialty retailers in virtually every one of the lower 48 states, combining their strengths to produce optimum results for client stores. Rick, who holds both law and accounting degrees, has been selected as an affiliate of Management One, the international management organization. Before Natelsons, David was a managing executive in Natelsons’ specialty stores and a buyer for a major department store group. See recent questions and information from this expert |
