The Klein Group Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Denny and Marilyn Klein started their careers in retail, owning 10 children’s stores. In 1984, they made the pivot to wholesale and the Klein Group was born. Today, Marilyn (CEO), Denny (CFO), and their expansive team run three showrooms in Dallas and one in Atlanta, selling to boutiques and key accounts all across the U.S.

Looking back on the early days, Marilyn remembers starting out with no internet, email, cell phones, or social media. “Technology has completely changed how retailers reach their customers and how we, as wholesalers, reach our retailers,” she explains. “It’s a very fast-moving industry with many more manufacturing options than 40 years ago.”

With said opportunities, a strong group of brands, and a devoted following of retailers, the CEO believes the future of the Klein Group is bright. “We continue to grow our brands to build the business,” she says, adding, “We just opened our third showroom in Dallas. We also recently brought footwear and boys into the Klein Group to be a one-stop shop and offer something for everyone. We are also working on new retail opportunities, including product development, as we think outside of the box to expand sales growth.” Cheers to 40 years!