Ken Giddon, who founded Rothmans Mens Clothing over 30 years ago, warns that once prices start to rise due to the tariffs, they are unlikely to come down, even if tariffs ease.
Ken Giddon, who founded Rothmans Mens Clothing over 30 years ago, warns that once prices start to rise due to the tariffs, they are unlikely to come down, even if tariffs ease. ( Photo: Courtesy Ken Giddon)

The author, a retailer who started a men’s clothing store in the city over 30 ago, says we have only just begun to contend with the tariffs paid by American companies who will pass some costs on to consumers. And he warns that price hikes tend to be “sticky.”

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I started Rothmans Men’s Clothing in 1986 on Union Square. As a NYC retailer, I have certainly seen my share of challenges. Among other things, we have made it through the 2008 Financial Crisis, Superstorm Sandy, COVID and looting. We get knocked down, but we just keep getting back up.

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Hudson a two year old Maltese who was rescued from the East River by the NYPD Harbor was adopted by the DeSalvo family including Jared DeSalvo (left rear), his wife Nicole and their two children Salvatore (front left) and Stella. NYPD Officer DeSalvo was one of the cops who rescued Hudson on March 30. ( Photo: X: NYPD News)

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