[Ole Hickory]

I just read this on the MA WARN Report

(It's a done deal)

Company: Brooks Brothers

Company location(s): Haverhill

Affected employees: 413

Effective Date: July 20, 2020

No more Southwick.

 

[Color 8]

Bah 😔

 

[Woofa]

That is sad. Southwick made some nice, quality stuff. Their tweed was particularly nice. I guess it was just a question of time.

 

[suitman19]

I can't find an article that confirms this - would you be kind enough to post a link?

All I see is that they are making medical supplies at the moment.

 

[DCR]

There is a theory proposed by someone on ivy-style.com discussing the announced closure of the Garland factory that this may be a negotiating tactic to achieve concessions from the union. The closure date is the end of July so there is time.

 

[some_dude]

I have a Southwick suit on order! I hope it gets done.

 

[Ole Hickory]

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN) Reports are the method used by government to announce layoffs & business closures.

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-act-warn-weekly-report

 

[Ole Hickory]

Brooks is also closing their domestic (USA) tie mfg plant.

https://labor.ny.gov/app/warn/details.asp?id=8435

 

[Ole Hickory]

https://whav.net/2020/05/19/brooks-...-on-workers-least-able-to-withstand-the-blow/

Shame on the leadership (& owner) of Brooks Brothers.

 

[Flanderian]

https://tweedlandthegentlemansclub.blogspot.com/2020/05/not-golden-future-for-fleece-something.html

With its impending sale, I strongly suspect that Brooks is well on its way to becoming simply a logo business. I.e., its name slapped on whatever can make a buck today.

Guess Claudio decided his hobby was too costly.

 

[Steve Smith]

FWIW, the Brooks Brothers employees that I know in eastern North Carolina love Claudio Del Vecchio. They see him as the savior of the company. 19 years is a pretty good run.

And I would like to point out that although Brooks Brothers has announced their intent to close these factories that does not mean that they will close . Selling them is also an option. Don't be surprised if someone buys them from BB and they remain in operation in a sleeker and more efficient form.

 

[Adventure Wolf]

Brooks Brothers is holding 600 million in debt. Sadly it looks like they will be closing all three United States manufacturing plants, and have hired financial advisors to see it through a sale.

This is a sad state of affairs.

 

[joeyb1000]

Perhaps they will bring Martin Greenfield back for Golden Fleece or MTM.

 

[215339]

FWIW, the Brooks Brothers employees that I know in eastern North Carolina love Claudio Del Vecchio. They see him as the savior of the company. 19 years is a pretty good run.

And I would like to point out that although Brooks Brothers has announced their intent to close these factories that does not mean that they will close . Selling them is also an option. Don't be surprised if someone buys them from BB and they remain in operation in a sleeker and more efficient form.

I'm more skeptical. Excuse to union bust is how I see it.

 

[John M]

I'm more skeptical. Excuse to union bust is how I see it.

The golden age of American manufacturing is long gone. There are sparks here and there, but it is largely gone.

 

[blue suede shoes]

I hope the going out of business sale will be heavily discounted.

 

[Eligius]

Made the NY Times today

 

[Dapper in Denver]

Hello everyone. First post, looking for some advice. I always wanted a BB suit, and with the closing of their factory I know that I need to act if I am going to get one. On the website Brooks describes their 1818 suits as being manufactured either in the USA or Italy. I'm sure that the Italian-made suits are excellent, but it is the Made in America aspect of the clothes that I find uniquely appealing.

Does anyone know how I can find out whether the particular suit I am ordering was made in the US?

 

[fishertw]

Hello everyone. First post, looking for some advice. I always wanted a BB suit, and with the closing of their factory I know that I need to act if I am going to get one. On the website Brooks describes their 1818 suits as being manufactured either in the USA or Italy. I'm sure that the Italian-made suits are excellent, but it is the Made in America aspect of the clothes that I find uniquely appealing.

Does anyone know how I can find out whether the particular suit I am ordering was made in the US?

I have both. I'll check tags and see if I can find any distinguishing features or tags. Both are great suits. I'll get back with you if I find anything. Others on this forum may know immediately. Welcome to the forums. Tom

 

[eagle2250]

Why not just call and ask them? That generally works for me.
Beyond that, welcome to AAAC.
I will be looking forward to your future postings