MITCHELLS

Retail > Fashion and Clothing Services

Mitchells of Westport, Connecticut and Huntington, New York are men’s and women’s specialty stores, known the world over for exceptional customer service, exquisite designer clothing, jewelry and accessories, and multi-generational relationships with designers and customers alike.

Mitchells had its humble beginnings in 1958, when the original “Ed Mitchells” was founded by Ed and Norma Mitchell. Its first location was an 800 square-foot former plumbing supply store. Norma famously brought in her coffee pot each day to make the customers feel welcome. Ever since, we have strived to carry on that tradition, offering lattes, snacks, M&M’s, a “Kiddie Corner” and other services, all designed to make customers feel at home.

A second generation, sons Bill and Jack, joined the family business in 1965 and 1969, respectively, and are both still involved today. Bill brought a unique gift for building customer relationships and developed a famous passion for philanthropy, sitting on countless boards and hosting events. Jack brought a global vision of the retail industry, authoring retail classics “Hug Your Customer” and “Hug Your People.” In 1990, Linda Mitchell, Jack’s wife, joined the business to build Mitchells renowned women’s department.

In 1979, "Ed Mitchells" moved to its present location, which was expanded in 1993 to its current size of 33,000 sq.ft., including our corporate offices. In 1993, the name changed to “Mitchells.”

In Fall of 2015, the Mitchells name was adopted at the Huntington store, previously known as Marshs. Founded by Herbert Marsh in 1925, the Huntington location was run by the Marsh family until 2005 when it became part of Mitchell Stores, at which time going through a major renovation and integration of women's fashions in 2006 that resulted in the elegant, design award winning retail environment it is today.

Mitchells has been the training ground for a third generation of seven grandsons, six of whom lead Mitchell Stores today. Bob and Russ Mitchell are co-CEO’s and Andrew Mitchell-Namdar is responsible for Marketing & Visual Services. Our other stores in Greenwich, Huntington, and San Francisco are led by Scott, Chris, and Tyler Mitchell, respectively. And a new generation of Mitchells is not far behind!

Mitchells of Westport and Huntington, like the additional seven stores that now make up Mitchell Stores, is the vibrant “heart” of our community. Our doors are always open for charity meetings, trunk shows and sold-out fundraising galas.

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