New Classic Tuxedo Store to Open in Portland
First
of Five Former Strictly Formal Stores
To be Converted to Classic Tuxedo
BOSTON, MA, January 4, 2005 - Classic Tuxedo, a retailer of men’s formalwear and related accessories for the rental and retail markets, is bringing the finest in customer service, quality and value to Portland when it opens its first store in the city at 211 Marginal Way, Portland. Classic Tuxedo acquired the Portland store as part of an agreement to purchase the five Strictly Formal retail stores in the Greater Portland area. The purchase of the Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Waterville and Portland stores makes Classic Tuxedo the largest tuxedo retailer in Maine.
“We look forward to introducing Classic Tuxedo’s award winning service, five day rental program, all inclusive pricing and price guarantee to customers who appreciate quality and a diverse selection of products at an exceptional value,” said Bill Tzizik, CEO, Classic Tuxedo.
Shoppers visiting the new Classic Tuxedo will see many of the same helpful people they came to know when the store served the community as Strictly Formal. Several Strictly Formal associates have joined Classic Tuxedo.
About Classic Tuxedo
Family owned and operated by Bill Tzizik, Classic Tuxedo opened its first store in Newton, Massachusetts in 1991. Classic Tuxedo has grown to fifteen stores in 2005 with its acquisition of the 5 Maine based Strictly Formal locations.
In 1997, Classic Tuxedo opened a new production facility in Waltham, Massachusetts. This facility has expanded to include state of the art shirt laundering and pressing facilities. With dry cleaning, pressing, alterations and inventory housing from one location, this facility serves all the Classic Tuxedo locations throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine. Classic Tuxedo also has the distinct honor of being the first tuxedo company in New England to dry-clean with only green earth environmental friendly solvent.
Classic Tuxedo is a 10-time award winning company including winner of the prestigious "Best of Boston" award for formal wear.
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