More than 90% of family-owned businesses never make it to the 3rd generation.
Mitchells is headed to its 4th.
That’s no accident. Two of the keys to the steady growth, continued success — and future — of the men’s clothing store founded in 1958 by Ed and Norma Mitchell (which now includes women’s wear, and other locations on both coasts) are the founders’ sons, Bill and Jack Mitchell.
The other day, Bill — a 1962 Staples High School graduate, and still a proud Westporter — sat down for the latest “06880” podcast.
The clothier/civic volunteer/philanthropist/all-around good guy describes the 6-decade back story of Mitchell’s. He talks about Westport, then and now. He looks at the current state of retailing here, and its future.
And he does it all with his typical self-deprecating wit, intriguing stories and great enthusiasm.
Click below to hear the newest “06880” podcast. You’ll learn — and laugh — a lot.
