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Menswear Buying Group

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Who We Are

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NW buyers resource directory
Sample Room
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Cutting Room Floor
1928 Convention
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First Market Directory
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Leonard Heinen at Desk
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NW buyers resource directory
Sample Room
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Cutting Room Floor
1928 Convention
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First Market Directory
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Leonard Heinen at Desk

NW Buyers has experienced tremendous growth during its long history and the focus today continues to be service to over 300 independent men’s specialty stores.Our member only markets, attended by over 190 resources, provide the independent retailers a competitive edge over the competition.

The NW Buyers membership has been continuously served by administrative offices in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.Its early history included a sizable “Jobbing or Central Bill Dept” that made special purchases and redistributed to member stores. A large staff would display a large assortment of merchandise and assist buyers with their purchases.

In 1928 NW Buyers entered the manufacturing business to supply a more stable source for work clothing. This was the beginning of Allied Manufacturing and the Allied Label in work wear. The manufacturing facility continued till 1946 when it was sold to Mo-Neb Manufacturing Company of New York.

The markets continued to attract a greater number of stores as evidenced by the 1928 convention. In addition, when increased office space was needed to service the growth, a five story building was purchased in St. Paul, MN.

The first market was held on January 9, 1921 at the Ryan Hotel in St. Paul, MN. With 41 stores and 31 affiliated resources in attendance. To the right is the first market directory. In 1920, Leonard M. Heinen along with John H. Conley conceived the idea of creating a buying group. Shortly thereafter, five additional men’s stores agreed to support the group and N.W. Buyers was created Mr. Heinen served as the first Secretary-Treasurer of NW Buyers, a position he held until 1941.

NW Buyers Menswear Buying Group

NW Buyers – Menswear Buying Group
3525 Plymouth Blvd. • Suite 108
Plymouth, MN 55447-1395

Phone Number: (763) 450-2000
Fax Number: (763) 450-2003

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Why Become a Member?

  • Shop over 200 of the nation’s top resources
  • Two members only markets per year
  • Generous rebate program and show specials
  • Educational Seminars to help grow your business
  • Networking opportunities with fellow retailers
  • Social Events (Cocktail & Awards Party)
  • Administrative office support
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Testimonials

“NW Buyers holds two buying shows each year in a very accessible location. I travel from the Pacific NW, and can fly directly to Minneapolis from my home base. Our brand has seen very nice growth since being invited to join. We feel we have a quality product at a good price, and I would say the same thing is true about being a member of NW Buyers, a quality product at a very good price.”

Andrew Rice – Johnston & Murphy

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