http://ContrarianEdge.com/2007/06/12/the-joseph-a-banks-machine/ Vitaliy Katsenelson blog on the economy, stock market, and stocks. Applying Active Value Investing approach. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:46:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://ContrarianEdge.com/2007/06/12/the-joseph-a-banks-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-51743 Dan Scott Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:06:25 +0000 http://ContrarianEdge.com/2007/06/12/the-joseph-a-banks-machine/#comment-51743 I bought once from JOSB. Would not shop there again. Suit which WAS sale priced and appeared a bargain, was a cheaply made foreign job. It did look good for six months. But really didn't wear near as well as my Hart-Shaffner-Marx, Union Made in USA, suits. I'm no fan of unions, really. Just one consumer who has had his fill with globalization of the American economy and decided to do my part and buy only American products, Made in USA of USA component parts. If that means paying twice the price for a better quality suit, then so be it. I bought once from JOSB. Would not shop there again. Suit which WAS sale priced and appeared a bargain, was a cheaply made foreign job. It did look good for six months. But really didn’t wear near as well as my Hart-Shaffner-Marx, Union Made in USA, suits.
I’m no fan of unions, really. Just one consumer who has had his fill with globalization of the American economy and decided to do my part and buy only American products, Made in USA of USA component parts. If that means paying twice the price for a better quality suit, then so be it.

]]> http://ContrarianEdge.com/2007/06/12/the-joseph-a-banks-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-18198 Jeff Abell Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:06:18 +0000 http://ContrarianEdge.com/2007/06/12/the-joseph-a-banks-machine/#comment-18198 I completely disagree here. I've shopped at both Jos A and Men's Wearhouse and the clothing quality at Jos A Banks is by superiori in terms of design, materials and workmanship. The company doesn't need to tout its brand as does Men's Wearhouse because it knows that once an individual purchases a suit, a wrinkle-free shirt or tie they will be 100% satisfied and will come back for more. Their commercials are geared toward getting people into the store. The quality of the brand speaks for itself when the customer wears the clothes. That is a great marketing strategy in my book... I completely disagree here. I’ve shopped at both Jos A and Men’s Wearhouse and the clothing quality at Jos A Banks is by superiori in terms of design, materials and workmanship. The company doesn’t need to tout its brand as does Men’s Wearhouse because it knows that once an individual purchases a suit, a wrinkle-free shirt or tie they will be 100% satisfied and will come back for more. Their commercials are geared toward getting people into the store. The quality of the brand speaks for itself when the customer wears the clothes. That is a great marketing strategy in my book…

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