Connections offers interesting trade references which are unique to the Apparel retail/wholesale industry.
Please email us If you have Connections recommendations.
MR Marketplace: MR has supported the Boston Collective for a long time by giving MR Magazine to all attending the show. It is a great magazine and Stu Nifoussi is a superb Publisher. To subscribe to the Industry's magazine Click here . Additionally, consider bookmaking on your browser MRketplace.com as it is the industry's provider on information, guidance and all seasonal show dates around the country.
DLS Apparel Group…This is a buying office that exhaustively researches the industry prior to the major show dates, reporting to their associated stores bringing the best of the market for each season. The key contacts are Fred Derring, Lee Leonard and Virginia Sandquist. For more information- or to inquire about joining, please connect to their web site.
Natelsons Inc. : Unfortunately, some stores do close and when they do, the owner can recover a lot of money with experienced guidance. Natelsons has a long history of helping stores out. Before you say anything public - speak to Natelson's. When you do please mention the Boston Collective as a referral.