John Cory Email & Phone Number

Westchester County New York

Managing member of newly created custom clothing service for executive women and men.Responsible for manufacturing, product assortments, marketing,sales and training.

New York, Ny

New Enhanced Consumer Service division bringing Made to Measure and all Brooks Brothers shopping facets to locations determined by the corporate client. Wardrobe management, business attire consulting seminars, and corporate and University events participation included-backed by the nearly 200 year-old Brooks Brothers "tradition of innovation".Featuring Made in America special order tailored clothing, shirts, shoes and neckwear. The convenience of in-office, home or club shopping for the busy executive at no additional cost.

Bringing fresh ideas in product design, texture, color and pattern to quality apparel brands.Founded luxury apparel sourcing and design firm creating the Kenyon Ridge brand of men's Luxury Sportswear selling to 300 better specialty and department stores

Managed $40 million clothing and sportswear company, responsible for Sales, Marketing and Product Development for Corbin, and Titleist Golf brands.Achieved 14%overall growth in sales while revamping entire design direction emphasizing sportswear over tailored products.

Restructured and reinvigorated venerable division of new $200M conglomerate expanding distribution and adding $2M in sales within 3 seasons.Led refreshed brand to tripled sales volume and doubled profitability within three years by building on under-recognized core competencies.

Design and Product DevelopmentStrengthened lagging international brand, increasing sales from $50 million to $70 million through extensive product redesign and brand re-positioning.Developed new marketing strategies in concert with London-based headquarters transforming Austin Reed brand positioning in America. by enhancing International image.

Responsible for marketing and administrative operation of high-end manufacturer of luxury tailored apparel, with exclusive U.S. Sales responsibility for British brands, Burberry outerwear and John Smedley knitwear. Responsible for key accounts such as, Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, and Neiman Marcus

Restructured underlying retail methodology, streamlining flow of merchandise while increasing maintained margin by 10 points over 8 merchandise classifications. Dramatically reduced reliance on promotional sales strategies. Progressed through nationally recognized management training program holding positions of Assistant Buyer, Assistant Store Manager, Department Manager, Buyer Boys 4-7,8-12, before promotion to Tailored Clothing buyer