How The Black Tux Solved Formal Wear's Biggest Problem
About this episode
Andrew Blackmon discusses how he transformed the formalwear industry by creating The Black Tux.
When Andrew Blackmon couldn’t find a rental tuxedo that actually fit, he didn’t just start a company—he rebuilt the entire formalwear supply chain from scratch, turning a strip-mall industry into a nine-figure business with seven flagship stores and showrooms in more than 40 Nordstrom locations.
People in this episode
Guest: Andrew Blackmon
Topics covered
- formal wear
- entrepreneurship
- supply chain
- business growth
- retail
Keywords
- tuxedo
- rental
- business model
- formalwear
- retail innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Black Tux, Nordstrom
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