Chicago mark shale

Mark Shale filed for Chapter 11 in , when it sold its out-of-state stores and closed an outlet on Elston Avenue.

It also went through court-supervised reorganization in Founded as Al Baskin in in Joliet, the company expanded to the Chicago market in the s and took the name Mark Shale, the first names of Mark and Shale Baskin, the sons of the founder. Myers declined to comment on the proceedings, but in a news release he said a reorganization filing was "the best alternative" at this time.

Tribune reporter Ameet Sachdev contributed. Weather Alert in Cook county. Yes No. Indeed Featured review The most useful review selected by Indeed. Working for Mark Shale was a great experience.

They gave me my first luxury retail job experience, and I learned a lot about Men's fashion and Made to Measure. The GM was an amazing woman, and the entire team was like a family. Pros great co-workers, great GM.

Cons not a lot of room to advance. Was this review helpful? Report Share. Excellent family owned place to work with amazing staff who are knowledgable and friendly. Worked for the company for 11 years, was a great place to work. One of the few companies I know of where employees stayed with the company for 20 or 30 years plus. Company no longer in business Learned the importance of everyone in the company at all levels. Every job is significant and has a bearing in the success of the company.

Pros benefits. Cons none. This was one of the best part time position that a recently laid off sales rep could have. I didn't work a full day because I went back to school to complete my degree in Psychology.

It kept me on my toes and in the game of sales. Pros set your own wage based on how hard you worked. Cons the store closed. Yes No There are 1 unhelpful reviews 1. Gained experience in customer service and human relations in a high end retail environment. Would you recommend working at your company? Help people considering your employer make a good choice. Great company, but no longer in business. Great company to work for.

Encouraged creativity, rewarded results and was very inclusive in fostering teamwork to accomplish goals and overcome challenges. Worked with some great people there but unfortunately the company went out of business Sales Associate Former Employee - Oakbrook, IL - January 17, A typical day at work as a Sales Associate would be spent by approaching customers as they browsed the store to see if they would like any help or clothing advice. Through this job I have learned many valuable people and communication skills that has translated to my life outside of work as well.

The management was great however the money was put into the wrong hands a couple years ago which lead to the Going out of Business Sale. A dozen employees inside lined up beside empty walls. A worker locked the front glass doors that were decorated with going out-of-business signs.

Then the small group started clapping, signaling the end for the year-old high-end clothing retailer started by the son of a Russian immigrant. It really is closing,'" said Nicholas Tyszka, a longtime Mark Shale customer who was about to walk into the store that day.

The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August, citing a decline in sales of women's clothing and the depressed economy. A month later, it announced it would close its remaining three stores, in Oak Brook, Northbrook and downtown. The decision comes after store operators have described a difficult retail environment coupled with a rise in online shopping and more department and big-box stores entering the market.

Relatives of Al Baskin, the store's founder, said they were sad to see the shop's demise, but they were warmed by customers who have shared their positive shopping experiences. The Baskin family sold the store about three years ago to investors. Baskin worked for his father's men's clothing shop in Streator, Ill. After finding a square-foot space in Joliet, Baskin opened up shop in August , right before the Great Depression.