Men’s Wearhouse shoppers can expect to find Joseph Abboud product in its stores for the foreseeable future.
WHP Global, the brand management firm that purchased the intellectual property rights to the Abboud brand in 2020, has signed an extension of its licensing partnership with the retailer. Men’s Wearhouse and Moores, both divisions of Tailored Brands Inc., carry the Joseph Abboud brand of tailored clothing, sportswear and furnishings exclusively in their stores in the U.S. and Canada, and also offer the brand in their made-to-measure and rental programs.
John Tighe, president of Tailored Brands, said the deal “solidifies our relationship with WHP for the Joseph Abboud brand, which resonates with our customer.” He declined to say how long the new agreement would last, only referring to it as “a long-term partnership.”
Tighe also pointed to the success of the American-made Joseph Abboud product that is manufactured in Tailored Brands’ plant in New Bedford, Mass. The “beautifully crafted” suit separates, which retail for $599, as well as the made-to-measure product are made in that factory.
Yehuda Shmidman, chairman and chief executive officer of WHP Global, said: “Tailored Brands is an outstanding partner led by a winning management team. We look forward to continuing to work together to further elevate the Joseph Abboud brand and expand its reach in North America.”