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12 hours ago
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Town's menswear shop closes down after 157 years
A men's clothing store described by customers as being a "foundation" of a town has closed down after 157 years. Warwicks of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire shut down on Saturday following the retirement of its fifth-generation owner Neil Warwick. Mr Warwick, 61, said none of his family wanted to taker over the business, which he claimed was the oldest retailer in the county. Speaking about the closure, he said that the shop was still "profitable and successful, but that's life". Mr Warwick said the final week of trading had been "incredibly busy", with many customers coming in to share stories and memories of visiting. "A lot of people just wanted to come in and say 'wow, I used to come here with my dad, grandad... so many people," said Mr Warwick. "People have travelled in from miles away." The shop was opened in 1868 by his great, great, grandfather Samuel Warwick and then passed down to five other Warwicks - Harry, Cyril, his father Alan, and then to Neil and his brother David. He said when David died in 2019 it made him realise he wanted a "new adventure" and there were "other things in life", adding he would "spend a bit more time enjoying life", starting by taking his wife on holiday. "We've recently become grandparents and have lots of nice things to do. I'm sure I won't get bored," he said. The shop used to make its own suits but stopped in the 1960s when ready-made wear became popular. It also sold school uniforms until 15 years ago, when online retail really took off. Speaking before the store closed its doors for good, customers shared their sadness at the end of Warwicks. Barry Day travelled from Bozeat for one last visit. "My relationship with the shop goes back over 25 years," the 67-year-old explained. "I would buy uniforms for my son. They've got really good quality men's clothes. It will be a sad loss. "This is a foundation of Wellingborough... I don't think you'll get a quality shop like this ever again." Colin Gilmour, 76, lives in Earls Barton but grew up in Wellingborough. He said visiting the town used to be a "day out" for him in his youth. "It [Warwicks] is one of the last bastions of Wellingborough. It's sad but things move on I suppose." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Town's menswear shop to shut after 157 years Jewellers to close premises after nearly 50 years Council leader to meet traders over market changes
BBC News
12 hours ago
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Wellingborough's Warwicks menswear shuts down after 157 years
A men's clothing store described by customers as being a "foundation" of a town has closed down after 157 of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire shut down on Saturday following the retirement of its fifth-generation owner Neil Warwick, 61, said none of his family wanted to taker over the business, which he claimed was the oldest retailer in the about the closure, he said that the shop was still "profitable and successful, but that's life". Mr Warwick said the final week of trading had been "incredibly busy", with many customers coming in to share stories and memories of visiting."A lot of people just wanted to come in and say 'wow, I used to come here with my dad, grandad... so many people," said Mr Warwick. "People have travelled in from miles away."The shop was opened in 1868 by his great, great, grandfather Samuel Warwick and then passed down to five other Warwicks - Harry, Cyril, his father Alan, and then to Neil and his brother David. He said when David died in 2019 it made him realise he wanted a "new adventure" and there were "other things in life", adding he would "spend a bit more time enjoying life", starting by taking his wife on holiday."We've recently become grandparents and have lots of nice things to do. I'm sure I won't get bored," he said. 'Last bastion of town' The shop used to make its own suits but stopped in the 1960s when ready-made wear became popular. It also sold school uniforms until 15 years ago, when online retail really took before the store closed its doors for good, customers shared their sadness at the end of Warwicks. Barry Day travelled from Bozeat for one last visit."My relationship with the shop goes back over 25 years," the 67-year-old explained. "I would buy uniforms for my son. They've got really good quality men's clothes. It will be a sad loss."This is a foundation of Wellingborough... I don't think you'll get a quality shop like this ever again." Colin Gilmour, 76, lives in Earls Barton but grew up in said visiting the town used to be a "day out" for him in his youth."It [Warwicks] is one of the last bastions of Wellingborough. It's sad but things move on I suppose." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
13-06-2025
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Conversation with Zueike apparel
Winnipeg Watch Ogo Okowumabua, Co-owner of Zueike talks about their premium apparel brand and clothing for men ahead of Father's Day.
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31-05-2025
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DXL, Now Open In Boca Raton: Clothes That Actually Fit Big + Tall Men Shouldn't Be A Crazy Idea, Right?
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination XL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DXLG), the leading integrated-commerce retailer specializing in Big + Tall men's clothing and shoes, announces the grand opening of its latest store in Boca Raton, FL, located in Towne Plaza at 2301 Glades Road. This marks DXL's fifth new store opening of the fiscal year. After decades of designing, creating and offering high-quality clothes that truly fit Big + Tall men, DXL's dedication to an underserved market has only grown. The new Boca Raton location offers a superior shopping experience, featuring styles only found at DXL and, more importantly, sized to actually fit the Big + Tall guy perfectly. The store showcases all of the brands guests love, including Polo Ralph Lauren®, Reebok®, Nautica®, vineyard vines®, Columbia®, Tommy Bahama®, and more. The store also includes DXL's new proprietary FiTMAPSM Sizing Technology, an innovative digital scanning technology that takes each guest's unique measurements. With this information, shoppers can find custom clothing options and get accurate size recommendations across many of DXL's brands for a perfect fit every time. "We are excited to extend our reach to the greater Boca Raton area, offering more options, convenience, and a straightforward shopping experience to our Big + Tall customers," said Harvey Kanter, President and Chief Executive Officer of DXL. "The Boca Raton DXL is not just a new store; it provides men with fashion that fits comfortably and looks great. Our mission is to ensure every Big + Tall guy can wear what he wants." The Boca Raton store opened on May 31, 2025. About Destination XL GroupDestination XL Group, Inc. is the leading retailer of Men's Big + Tall apparel that provides the Big + Tall man the freedom to choose his own style. Subsidiaries of Destination XL Group, Inc. operate DXL Big + Tall retail and outlet stores and Casual Male XL retail and outlet stores throughout the United States, and an e-commerce website, and mobile app, which offer a multi-channel solution similar to the DXL store experience with the most extensive selection of online products available anywhere for Big + Tall men. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "DXLG." For more information, please visit the Company's investor relations website: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Destination XL Group, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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17-05-2025
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DXL, Now Open In Syracuse: Clothes That Actually Fit Big + Tall Men Shouldn't Be A Crazy Idea, Right?
SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Destination XL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DXLG), the leading integrated-commerce retailer specializing in Big + Tall men's clothing and shoes, announces the grand opening of its latest store in Syracuse, NY, located at 3455 Erie Blvd E. This marks DXL's third new store opening of the fiscal year and its twelfth within the past 12 months across the United States. After decades of designing, creating and offering high-quality clothes that truly fit Big + Tall men, DXL's dedication to an underserved market has only grown. The new Syracuse location offers a superior shopping experience, featuring styles only found at DXL and, more importantly, sized to actually fit the Big + Tall guy perfectly. The store showcases all of the brands guests love, including Polo Ralph Lauren®, Reebok®, Nautica®, vineyard vines®, Columbia®, Levi's®, and more. The store also includes DXL's new proprietary FiTMAPSM Sizing Technology, an innovative digital scanning technology that takes each guest's unique measurements. With this information, shoppers can find custom clothing options and get accurate size recommendations across many of DXL's brands for a perfect fit every time. "We are excited to extend our reach to the greater Syracuse area, offering more options, convenience, and a straightforward shopping experience to our Big + Tall customers," said Harvey Kanter, President and Chief Executive Officer of DXL. "The Syracuse DXL is not just a new store; it provides men with fashion that fits comfortably and looks great. Our mission is to ensure every Big + Tall guy can wear what he wants." The Syracuse store is now open on May 17, 2025. About Destination XL Group Destination XL Group, Inc. is the leading retailer of Men's Big + Tall apparel that provides the Big + Tall man the freedom to choose his own style. Subsidiaries of Destination XL Group, Inc. operate DXL Big + Tall retail and outlet stores and Casual Male XL retail and outlet stores throughout the United States, and an e-commerce website, and mobile app, which offer a multi-channel solution similar to the DXL store experience with the most extensive selection of online products available anywhere for Big + Tall men. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "DXLG." For more information, please visit the Company's investor relations website: Investor Contact: 603-933-0541 Related Linkshttp:// View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Destination XL Group, Inc.
