Economic downturns are the best times for apparel brands to expand retail
Alex and Mike Faherty · Faherty Brand: Alex and Mike Faherty. How Jersey Shore + Manhattan Chic grew to 80 stores. · Oct 13, 2025 · at 1:02:08
Alex and Mike Faherty discuss taking inspiration from Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich to expand retail stores during the 2020 downturn.
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“This is going to be the best time ever for up and coming clothing brand to get an amazing retail fleet.”
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