Article: Clothing is backbone of Dayton Hudson's men's wear biz. (department store)

Clothing is Backbone of Dayton Hudson's Men's Wear Biz

Tailored clothing is being perceived as the linchpin of the men's business as the 34-unit Dayton Hudson department store chain gears up for the looming invasion of Minneapolis by Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom.

According to Bill Hart, Dayton's men's vice-president, "For most department stores, clothing is just part of the overall assortment. For us, it's the core and the backbone of the men's business."

He adds, "We know Saks will come in with a very strong tailored presentation and we're fine-tuning a few areas for competitive reasons. But, for the most part ...

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