| NBC's iVillage Live | January 22 2007 |
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| Did you catch us on NBC's iVillage Live? |
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| Chicago
Tribune | November 20
2008 |
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| Blue
Ties. Nothing but blue ties... |
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| "Wearing these non-traditional colors shows a level
of individuality, which suggests leadership." |
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| GQ Magazine | November
2008 |
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| Gov. Mike Huckabee wearing a custom designed
tie by The Tie Bar |
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| Chicago
Tribune | September
21 2008 |
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| The
Tie Bar's election ties featured in Sunday Style
Section |
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| The
Costco Connection | January
2008 |
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| The
middle-class lifeboat |
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| With business-wear becoming formal, The Tie Bar realized that many workers'
stretched budgets don't support $40 to $50 neckties. |
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| Chicago Tribune | November 2005 |
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| Ties That Blind You To The Dollar Sign |
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| "Can you tell the difference between a $15 and a $215 tie?" |
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| Wall Street Journal | December 2006 |
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| Selling Ties to Subscribers |
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| “As a former lawyer who dreaded tie-shopping, he knew other businessmen probably shared his feelings.” |
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| CNBC | December 2006 |
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| Morning Call |
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| Chicago Reader | September 14 2007 |
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| They Wear It Well |
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| "Stained-glass and vine handmade silk ties, $15 each, at thetiebar.com." |
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| TimeOut Chicago | April 5 - 11 2007 |
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| Style Points - Hip To Be Square |
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| "If you add a pocket square (thetiebar.com; $15 for three) to your jacket, make sure the solid color matches one of the secondary colors of the tie." |
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| Chicago Tribune | October 2006 |
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| Of-the-month clubs to try |
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| “The popularity of The Tie Bar, where you can purchase all-silk ties for just $15 a pop, is due in part to its Tie of the Month Club.” |
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| Factio Magazine | September/October 2006 |
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| Calling All Non-Metro Dandys |
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| “Their customers love their products and many now swear only by their ties” |
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| Chicago Tribune | November 2005 |
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| Tie Right |
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| "...we're going for the practical type of person in every way " |
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| Miami Herald | June 14 2006 |
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| Fashion/Beauty Rx |
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| "The Tie Bar sells a spiffy variety of neckties, all for just $15 apiece " |
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| Cleveland Plain Dealer | June 14 2006 |
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| As Gift for Dad, Ties Predictable Yet Practical |
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| "There's a website, TheTieBar.com, on which all the ties are democratically priced at $15." |
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| Chicago Scene Magazine | June 2006 |
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| Tie Me Up. |
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| "In addition to its colorful and trendy designs, The Tie Bar stands out from other retailers with its $15 price tag." |
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| Crain's Chicago Business | April 3 2006 |
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| Tied Up in Knots? Then Try Tying Knots. |
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| "The idea for TheTieBar.com grew out of Mr. Shugar's own frustration at the steep price tags on the ties he'd buy for work." |
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| Daily Herald | June 11 2006 |
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| Tying the Knot. |
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| "Said one customer, 'I will still buy my suits at Nordstrom, but The Tie Bar has stolen my tie purchases'." |
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| National and Local Media | 2006 |
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| The Tie Bar's "Pro Stripe - Lilac" tie featured in LaSalle Bank's national media campaign. |
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| West Suburban Living | May/June 2005 |
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| All Tied Up |
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| "Add some color to your wardrobe with handmade 100% silk ties ...." |
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| Daily Herald | March 2006 |
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| Tie Seller Learns the System to Build His Web Business |
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| "The Tie Bar is on the brink of success..." |
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| The Business Ledger | March 2006 |
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| "Tie-ing One" On Means New Career for Attorney |
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| "Sales grew 12-fold in just one year..." |
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| Chicago Sun Times | February 2006 |
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| Casual Friday |
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| "Those stumped for last-minute Valentines Day gifts might check
www.TheTieBar.com for something in pink." |
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| Denver Post | December 2005 |
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| Belly Up to The Tie Bar for Inexpensive Flair |
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| "I felt like I was wearing a whole new wardrobe and it was just $15 a tie." |
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| Maine Sun Journal | December 2005 |
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| Today's Fashion Minded Men are Sticking Their Necks Out |
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| "When I came to work wearing my first tie, people said, 'Nice tie.'" |
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| Daily Herald | November 2005 |
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| Got Presents? Here's This Year's Hottest |
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| "It's an easy and useful gift, especially if you don't like the ties on the guy you're with." |
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| Chicago Tribune | March 2005 |
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| Most Basic of Skills |
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| "...our goal is to change the way men buy their ties." |
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| Naperville Sun | June 2005 |
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| Goodbye Suits, Hello Ties |
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| "...neckwear business takes off on the internet." |
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| Mulitchannel Merchant | July 2005 |
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| Monthly Feature in New Web Catalog |
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| "Looking current and professional shouldn't cost a fortune." |
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| Daily Herald | December 2004 |
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| Neckties Can Be Affordable and Stylish |
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| "...the business allows men to dress stylishly but affordably." |
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| Chicagoist | September 2004 |
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| The Tie Bar |
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| "The Tie Bar is selling 100% silk handmade and stain resistant neckties online for only $15 each." |
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| Bargains LA | 2005 |
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| Website of the Week! |
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| "It's now so easy and affordable to have a wardrobe of quality ties." |
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| Crain's Chicago Business | 2005 |
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| No Time To Shop? Just Click Here. |
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| "The Tie Bar brings its private label ties to you for just $15 each, and they look fantastic!" |
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