Mitchells Stores

Mitchells Stores
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
Founded1958
FounderEd Mitchell; Norma Mitchell
HeadquartersWestport, Connecticut, U.S.
Key people
Bob Mitchell (Co-CEO); Russ Mitchell (Co-CEO)
ProductsLuxury clothing and accessories
BrandsMitchells; Richards; Wilkes Bashford; Marios; Stanley Korshak
Websitehttps://shop.mitchellstores.com/

The Mitchells Stores is an American family business in the luxury clothing industry. The company began in 1958 with just three men's suit styles priced at $65 each.[1] Its ten stores now carry several luxury brands. The company is led by co-CEOs, Bob and Russ Mitchell.

The Mitchell family owns and operates Mitchells, Richards, Wilkes Bashford, Marios, and Stanley Korshak.

History

Founded in 1958 as "Ed Mitchell" by Ed and Norma Mitchell,[2] the original shop in Westport, Connecticut was formerly a plumbing-supply store[3] and had only 800 ft2 of space selling three men's suit styles.[4] Jack Mitchell joined the company in 1969.[4] In 1990, Linda Mitchell, Jack's wife, joined the business to focus on women's wear.

The company acquired Richards of Greenwich, Connecticut in 1995 and Marsh's of Long Island, New York in 2005.[5] Four years later, they acquired Wilkes Bashford of San Francisco and Palo Alto. The company began e-commerce in 2014. Mitchells acquired Marios of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Seattle and Portland in October 2015, and Stanley Korshak of Dallas in 2025.[6]

References

  1. ^ Jack Mitchell, Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and Achieve Astounding Results, Hyperion, 2003
  2. ^ "Luxury Clothier Merges with Bankrupt San Francisco Retailer to Boost Profits". Bloomberg News. October 8, 2010.
  3. ^ About Us
  4. ^ a b About Us mitchellstores.com
  5. ^ Ress, Robert (January 3, 2011). "Mitchells ... Built and Growing on Hugs". Forbes.
  6. ^ Palmieri, Jean E. (March 4, 2025). "Mitchells Stores Buys Stanley Korshak" Women's Wear Daily,