The Man Behind Counter as Style Counsel
In a store focused on style and quality, the counter man becomes a style advisor. He studies fashion, attends meetings, and relies on a New York buyer for tips. Customers expect expert guidance rather than simple pricing.
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Block's Incorporated Expands Its Store and Lines
Block's Incorporated announces its new home and ongoing expansion. The retailer highlights Bostonian shoes for men and a strengthened work clothes department with brands like Crown Sweet-Orr Kramer and W. L. Douglas, stressing a tradition of serving working men with courteous service.
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Mace
Block's Moves to Modern Central Building Store
Block's Shoes for Men migrates from 249 West Center Street to a new Central building at a busy city corner. The change brings daylighting and improved display, with staff applying new dispensing methods. The old location loses a longtime friend while the new house gains a distinctive tenant.
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Brock’s
Why Men Should Wear More Color in Clothes
Artists urge color harmony over strict palettes advising individuals to express personality through color. They caution against copying seasonal dictates and emphasize tones that harmonize with ego and mood while avoiding dull, generic attire.
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