Anaheim, Calif. — Anaheim, California-based Friar Tux has appointed Scott Norris as president. Norris is a veteran of the men’s apparel and retail industry who has held various leadership roles for more than two decades.
In his new role, Norris will lead Friar Tux’s growth strategy across its digital channels and e-commerce platforms, drive expansion into new brick-and-mortar markets and develop Friar Tux teams. He will also focus on reducing friction across the customer journey, while advancing technologies such as the company’s AI-powered Fit Calculator, which is designed to deliver sizing confidence and online convenience.
“On behalf of our entire Friar Tux family, I’d like to welcome and congratulate Scott on his new role as president,” says Mike Meskell, founder and co-owner of Friar Tux. “Scott’s proven leadership in scaling retail and rental businesses makes him the right choice to guide Friar Tux into its next chapter.”
Norris joins Friar Tux after spending nearly 20 years at The Men’s Wearhouse, where he helped guide the company to market-share leadership in tailored clothing and tuxedo rentals. Most recently, Norris held leadership roles at The Black Tux, gaining additional expertise in the evolving digital rental space.
Founded in 1974, Friar Tux has evolved from a regional rental shop into a national destination for both rental and retail. Today, the company offers one of the largest selections of suits, tuxedos, shoes and accessories in the U.S., with sizes ranging from toddlers to big & tall adults. For more information, visit www.friartux.com.
SOURCE: Friar Tux