Kuhlman Company, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer and wholesale provider of apparel. The company offers its products under the ‘Kuhlman’ brand through Kuhlman-owned retail stores and under private labels through other major retailers. As of January 9, 2006, it operated 53 retail stores in 20 states. The Company’s 500-1000 square feet concept features primarily men’s and women’s shirtings and an expanding men’s and women’s accessories category. The 1000-1,500 square feet concept represents an edited version of its entire men’s and women’s collection. Products The company’s major product offerings include shirts marketed under the Kuhlman brand name and woven shirts. With woven shirts as the primary wardrobe driver, the company introduced blazers, trousers, skirts, sweaters, suits, ties and other accessories to complement a wardrobe built around the woven shirt. Clients and Marketing The company primarily markets its products in United States. The company’s major clients include Marshall Fields, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, and Sears. Competition In the men’s merchandise areas, the company competes with specialty retailers, such as Banana Republic, Mark Shale, American Eagle Outfitters, and the Gap. In addition to specialty retailers, the company competes with certain department stores, such as Dillard’s, Federated, Nordstrom’s, May Company, and Saks. In women’s merchandise areas, the company competes with specialty retailers, such as Limited, Ann Taylor, and Chico’s. In addition to specialty retailers, the company competes with certain department stores, such as Dillard’s, Federated, Nordstrom’s, May Company, and Saks.