NEW THIS WEEK
While no new tariffs have been imposed since our April 9 update, the company has absorbed the 10% tariff applied to all our products leaving the exporting country since April 5. Additionally, the company has been absorbing increased costs from our suppliers, including freight, packaging, and materials.
New Price Effective Date
In this context, we will introduce a new product pricing structure effective Tuesday, April 22, at 12:01 a.m CST. The company will continue to absorb all increased costs until then. In our April 7 communication, we allowed three days for you to submit orders at current prices before the anticipated price increase. Due to Passover and the Easter holiday, we are giving you six days to submit your orders before the price change on Tuesday, April 22, at 12:01 am CST.
Pricing Structure Changes
The new pricing structure follows the principles outlined in our initial communication on April 7. We evaluated our current pricing against key competitors, analyzed our sales in detail, and allocated the necessary increases to protect our more price-sensitive garments with smaller percentage hikes while applying slightly higher increases to items that comfortably remain within market value. We did not implement a flat percentage increase across all garments and tiers.
Please visit the Newsroom for full details on pricing changes for all categories and FAQs:
DON’T MISS!
TAL CEO Roger Lee recently sat down for a conversation on sustainability in manufacturing on the Retail Relates podcast. During the episode, titled, “Customizing a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing: A Conversation with Roger Lee,” Roger shared several forward-thinking insights including:
- Sustainability Commitment: Roger discusses TAL Manufacturing’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, highlighting the company’s dedication to integrating sustainable practices into its operations.
- Made-to-Measure Innovation: He elaborates on the company’s pioneering efforts in made-to-measure clothing, emphasizing how this approach reduces waste and enhances customer satisfaction by catering to evolving consumer demands.
- Technological Integration: Roger underscores the transformative impact of technology on manufacturing, particularly the crucial role of artificial intelligence and computer vision tools in ensuring quality and transparency for consumers, thereby reshaping industry standards.
Our Growing Elite trips provide the Stylists who earn them with unforgettable moments and memories that last a lifetime! We are excited to share these Stylists’ favorite moments and highlights here in the Weekly Update. This week, Stylist Peg Albert shares the three words she would use to describe her Growing Elite experience.
Click below to watch:
Want to be a part of next year’s Growing Elite trip to Vietnam and Hong Kong? Click below to learn how to earn your spot:
Stylist Meetings Coming Soon to a City Near You
Each week, our Regional Sales Directors Deb Scanlan and Kelly Braaten are adding locations, so keep checking the Training & Events calendar and register to attend.
Upcoming Events:
- Fair Oaks, CA – Tuesday, May 6 – Elevate Your Success Tour & Allen Edmonds Training
- Fair Oaks, CA – Tuesday, May 6 – J.Hilburn Client Event with Special Guest Allen Edmonds
- Menlo Park, CA – Wednesday, May 7 – Elevate Your Success Tour & Allen Edmonds Training
- Boston, MA Area – Tuesday, May 13 – Elevate Your Success Tour & Allen Edmonds Training
Selling
We’ve created a new resource to help you be better prepared for upcoming appointments – a handy one-page document where you will find details on fabrics, linings, and buttons that are currently unavailable and status updates for replenishment. Please be sure to check the status of items on this list before offering them to your Clients. Click the link below to view the document:
Father’s Day is around the corner, and now’s the time to help your Clients find the perfect custom-made gift. Use the chart below to stay on track with ordering deadlines and ensure on-time delivery!
Father’s Day Cut-Offs 2025 | |
Product Category | Cutoff |
Suits and Outerwear | 5/16/2025 |
Belts | 5/16/2025 |
Shirts, Knits, Casual Pants | 5/27/2025 |
RTW Items | 6/5/2025 |
Denim:
At this time, we are unable to guarantee delivery dates for denim orders. For the most accurate estimated delivery times, please refer to the Estimated Delivery Dates table in the Green Room.
Stylists, it’s time to act now! These products are proving to be very popular and are selling fast. Get these in front of your Clients today before it’s too late.
Check the list below and reach out to your Clients today to help them secure these must-have selections.
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Marketing
- Monday, April 21 – The Power of Pink
- Wednesday, April 23 – Printed Jersey Knits
- Friday, April 25 – Ready Non-Iron
Thank you for everything you do! Have a great week!