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Overview:
By recognizing that the emergence of the large scale discount store would negatively impact their business in the late 1950s, Landsman's met the changing complexion of retail sales by evolving into a menswear shop, carrying Woolrich sweaters, athletic shoes, jeans and pants. At about the same time, William's son, Max and his wife Cissy, were ready to branch out and in 1962 they started Landsman Uniforms operating out of their home. This new business venture did not stop the busy twosome from fulfilling their job responsibilities at the department store, nor did it hamper them in raising five children, one of whom is presently active in the business. In fact, Janet Smith, Max and Cissy's daughter, who runs the two Landsman uniform stores along with her husband, Dennis, can remember opening packages of uniform shirts for this 'cottage" industry at the advanced age of six. Max and Cissy's home enterprise soon outgrew its cramped quarters so they moved the uniform operation to the back of the department store. The timing couldn't have been more ideal. As the menswear business waned and the uniform business flourished, it was only natural for Landsman Uniforms to take over the entire store. William Landsman retired at the age of 85 and today, Landsman Uniforms continues to occupy its original location at 5205 Ventnor Avenue in Ventnor, NJ. A second store was added in recent years, located in Vineland at 825 South Delsea Drive. The stores are only 45 minutes apart, but the two... | |
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