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For the past four years, ABC Uniforms
has managed to be a one-stop shop for
uniforms, which offers affordable school
uniforms in a variety of sizes and colors
year round.
“The concept of the store is to
take the stress out of uniforms and
supply quality, affordable uniforms,”
said store owner, Deborah Foster.
“We have quality and affordable uniforms
and are an exclusive school
uniforms store—all local public and
private school logos are available
with minimal time waiting.”
Although the 1,000 square-foot
store has only been around since
2003, Foster has noticed a few trends
over the past few years. She believes
that more and more schools are
switching to mandatory school uniforms.
The central Florida School Uniform
store prides its self in being the only retail
store in Hernando country that’s completely
dedicated to school uniforms.
“Other
retailers may
sell school
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Retail Profile
Above, student Morgan Foster
(and daughter of owner Deborah
Foster) modeling a uniform.
Reported by Deena Campbell
ABC School Uniforms of Florida
uniforms, but by the time December rolls
around the uniform section is shrinked
down to a tiny corner," said Foster. “We
offer school uniforms year round and
Above, sign in front of Brooksville, Florida’s
ABC School Uniforms.
that’s what really separates us from the
rest.”
Every uniform the ABC Uniforms
offers is on site so customers can come
and leave with a new uniform in hand.
“We don’t want our customers to wait
for orders to come in," said Foster.
"Every uniform is available and ready to
Assortment of School Uniforms from ABC School Uniforms.
take home immediately, and that’s the
way its always been."
“Nine out of eleven elementary
[schools] in our county have uniforms so
this presents a need for wider sizes to
accommodate all kids,” said Foster.
The average uniform size is from 7
to 12, with a typical price for a polo
top and bottom $20.00. Sizes are also
available in husky, chubby, slim and
petite. Top requested brands include
Universal, French Toast and Blue
Generation.
ABC School Uniforms has plans to
move later this month to a bigger
space in order to increase the amount
of products they offer, providing more
of a variety of pieces to fit youngsters.
Proper fitting is so important to the
Florida-based store, they have a company
that does alterations and also assists in
dressing rooms.
ABC Uniforms is located at 7292
Sunshine Grove Road. Brooksville,
Florida 34613.
For more information call (352) 597-
8373. SU
During the weekend of November 2,
Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing
Company invited School Uniforms magazine
to Fort Worth, Texas, for an exclusive
insider view of Dickies operations, the
Dickies brand and the Dickies-sponsored
“Race For The Riches” promotional event.
During the tour, School Uniforms magazine
viewed water repellency machines,
tear testers and evaluation scales that
Reported by Deena Campbell
assist Dickies in manufacturing quality
garments. A line review of Dickies products
included collar tops, flare and flex
waist pants and a slew of new products
other divisions.
This year, for the first time, Dickies
partnered with Richard Childress Racing
(RCR) for the “Race for the Riches” event.
During the event, Grand prize winner,
Nikki Kelly, announced Jeff Burton as her
Event Report
Dickies Gives Insider View of Operations and Racing
NASCAR driver Jeff Burton, Nikki Kelly and Richard
Childress, Owner of Richard Childress Racing.
From left to right, top row:
Veneta Georgev of Edelman;
Deena Campbell of School
Uniforms; Jay Gordon of
Uniforms; Pete Angle of
American Hunter and
American Rifleman; Jon
Ragsdale; Joe Link of
Progressive Farmer; bottom
row: Connie Bastyr of
Handy Magazine; Christina
Voss and Courtney Clegg of
Edelman; Andrea Potts of
Dickies; Heidi McKinley of
Edelman; Susan Ragsdale
and Lisa Boggs of
Edelman.
Below, a display of Dickies school uniforms. Dickies’ newest high-visibility garments.
driver of choice at the Texas Motor
Speedway.
Unfortunately, Burton didn’t win the
Dickies 500 NASCAR race that would’ve
awarded Kelly $500,000.00, but fun was
had by all at pre and post-race ceremonies.
For more information about Williamson-
Dickie school uniforms and headquarters
visit www.dickies.com. SU — D.C.
Susan Ragsdale with husband, John Ragsdale, VP of Marketing
and Business Development for Dickies and Thomas Knox of RCR.
Below, An Elmendorf Tear Tester that
determines a fabrics tearing strength.
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(Photo Courtesy of Dickies Testing Guide)