What MAUS AND HOFFMAN does

Maus & Hoffman is a privately held, family-owned specialty retailer of premium designer clothing and accessories for men and women, founded in 1940 by William Maus, Sr. and Frank Hoffman in Michigan and now headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida under third and fourth generation family ownership. The company operates four brick-and-mortar retail locations in Naples, Palm Beach (312 Worth Avenue), Fort Lauderdale, and Vero Beach, complemented by a national direct-to-consumer e-commerce website and a recurring print and digital catalog program with up to eight seasonal issues per year.

The merchandise assortment spans men's and women's clothing, accessories, and footwear, with prices ranging from roughly $100 for basic items to over $1,895 for premium cashmere and Italian leather pieces. The company carries third-party designer brands including Brioni, Paul & Shark, Piazza Sempione, Liberty of London, Derek Rose, Mephisto, Magnanni, Zimmerli, and Gran Sasso, alongside its own Maus & Hoffman private label and the Solemare sub-brand of Italian-tailored shirts and blouses. Differentiation is grounded in exclusive merchandise sourced from long-standing relationships with small family-owned manufacturers in Italy, Britain, and America, and in personalized customer service across every channel.

The business model is direct-to-consumer across three channels — physical retail, e-commerce, and catalog/mail order — with one-time purchases at full price supplemented by structured seasonal clearance events offering 30%–60% discounts and a Last Chance Sale at 50% off. The company serves an affluent, style-driven customer base that values classic, timeless Italian craftsmanship over fast-fashion trends. Maus & Hoffman has not raised external capital, has no parent company, and has no disclosed M&A activity, operating independently as a generational retail enterprise.

Name

MAUS AND HOFFMAN

Legal name

Maus and Hoffman

Website

https://mausandhoffman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maus & Hoffman is a family-owned specialty retailer founded in 1940 that sells premium Italian and European designer clothing, accessories, and footwear for affluent men and women through four Florida retail stores, a national e-commerce site, and seasonal print catalogs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Apparel Retail

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & Designer Apparel Houses (CRAAAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Menswear (CRAAAFAF), Luxury Leather Goods & Handbags (CRAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Designer clothing retail
• Men's apparel
• Women's apparel
• Luxury accessories
• Italian crafted clothing

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Store Sales: Revenue from four brick-and-mortar retail locations in Florida (Naples, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Vero Beach). Stores offer personalized service and showcase merchandise selections beyond the website.
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through mausandhoffman.com. Website features product catalog, shopping cart, account management, and order tracking capabilities.
3. Catalog/Mail Order Sales: Sales through print catalogs distributed to customers. Company maintains digital catalogs and accepts catalog requests for physical copies. Ships from Fort Lauderdale distribution facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maus & Hoffman is a multi-channel specialty retailer that sells premium designer clothing, footwear, and accessories for men and women. The product mix emphasizes classic, timeless styles crafted in Italy, Britain, and America using luxury materials such as cashmere, silk, fine cotton, and lambskin, sourced from long-standing relationships with small specialty manufacturers. The company operates four Florida retail stores (Naples, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Vero Beach), a national e-commerce website, and seasonal print and digital catalogs, offering both third-party designer brands (Brioni, Paul & Shark, Liberty of London, Mephisto, Magnanni, Zimmerli) and exclusive private-label collections including Solemare and the Maus & Hoffman brand.

Product overview

Maus & Hoffman is a family-owned designer clothing retailer founded in 1940, offering premium clothing and accessories for men and women. The company operates four Florida retail stores (Naples, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Vero Beach) along with an e-commerce website and print catalogs. Their product portfolio consists of men's clothing (sport coats, shirts, sweaters, trousers, outerwear, active wear, sleepwear, swimwear, underwear), men's accessories (belts, ties, formal accessories, hats, gloves, scarves), men's shoes, women's clothing (jackets, coats, knits, blouses, skirts, dresses, slacks, sweaters, active wear), women's accessories, and women's shoes. The company carries multiple designer brands including Brioni, Derek Rose, Liberty of London, Magnanni, Mephisto, Paul & Shark, Zimmerli, and their own private label Maus & Hoffman brand. Their Solemare Collection represents an exclusive sub-brand of fine Italian-tailored shirts and blouses. They also maintain seasonal clearance sales (Current: Summer Sale 2026 with 30%-60% discounts) and publish seasonal print and digital catalogs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solemare: Collection of fine shirts tailored in Italy

Products and services

• Men's Clothing Designer clothing for men including sport coats, blazers, woven shirts, sweaters, polo shirts, t-shirts, trousers, walk shorts, outerwear, active wear, sleepwear, robes, swimwear, and underwear.
• Men's Accessories Men's accessories including belts, formal accessories, hosiery, ties, pocket squares, hats, gloves, scarves, and small accessories.
• Men's Shoes Men's footwear including shoes and slippers from designer brands.
• Women's Clothing Designer clothing for women including active wear, leisure wear, jackets, coats, knits, blouses, skirts, dresses, slacks, sleepwear, robes, and sweaters.
• Women's Accessories Women's accessories including hats, gloves, scarves, and general accessories.
• Women's Shoes Women's footwear from designer brands.
• Solemare Collection Exclusive sub-brand collection of fine shirts and blouses tailored in Italy, featuring premium fabrics including 100% cotton, linen, and silk blends with distinctive patterns and designs.
• Maus & Hoffman Private Label The company's own brand of quality clothing for men and women, featuring exclusive designs born of long relationships with small companies in Italy, Britain, and America.
• Clearance and Last Chance Sales Seasonal clearance sales offering 30% to 60% discounts on men's and women's clothing, accessories, and shoes, including a Last Chance Sale tier at 50% off or greater with final sale terms.
• Print and Digital Catalog Subscription Seasonal print catalogs available by mail subscription and digital viewing, featuring the latest collections for men and women. Current catalog: Summer Sale 2026; digital archive spans Summer 2024 through Summer 2026.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Paul & SharkminorOthersPaul & Shark is a brand carried by Maus & Hoffman. Products include multicolor stripe shirts ($295-$315), spring stripe shirts, summer denim sport shirts ($345), windbreakers ($479-$695), and outerwear. Paul & Shark items are part of the regular merchandise assortment.
• Piazza SempioneminorOthersPiazza Sempione is an Italian brand carried by Maus & Hoffman. Products include silk dresses ($975), stretch cotton blouses ($525), floral tunics ($585), color band crewnecks, and stretch capris. Italian-made womenswear brand.
• Gran SassominorOthersItalian manufacturer Gran Sasso supplies poplin pull-on pants for women ($165 at 65% off). Made in Italy for casual comfort.
• PaltominorOthersItalian outerwear manufacturer Palto supplies the Piera Parka ($645). Water-repellent, wind-resistant blend made in Italy.
• BrioniminorOthersLuxury menswear brand Brioni is carried by Maus & Hoffman, featured in the brands section of the website.
• Derek RoseminorOthersLuxury sleepwear and loungewear brand Derek Rose is carried by Maus & Hoffman, featured in the brands section.
• MagnanniminorOthersSpanish luxury footwear brand Magnanni is carried by Maus & Hoffman, featured in the brands section.
• MephistominorOthersComfort footwear brand Mephisto is carried by Maus & Hoffman, featured in the brands section.
• ZimmerliminorOthersLuxury underwear and basics brand Zimmerli of Switzerland is carried by Maus & Hoffman, featured in the brands section.
• Liberty of LondonminorOthersBritish heritage brand Liberty of London is carried by Maus & Hoffman, featured in the brands section. Products include Sophie Anne Floral Liberty Blouses made with Tana Lawn cotton.
• LemmermayerminorOthersBrand Lemmermayer is carried by Maus & Hoffman, featured in the brands section of the website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Julian Gold: San Antonio-based family-owned luxury retailer offering designer clothing for men and women. Comparable independent specialist with curated designer brands and personalized service across multiple U.S. markets.
• Stanley Korshak: Dallas-based family-owned independent luxury multi-brand retailer for men and women. Directly comparable as an independent specialist carrying premium designer brands (Brioni, Loro Piana, etc.) with personalized service and exclusive merchandise focus.
• Mr Porter: Global online luxury menswear retailer (part of Net-a-Porter Group / Richemont). Directly comparable for the men's luxury category — carries many of the same brands (Brioni, Paul & Shark) and competes for the same affluent male customer via digital channels.
• Boyds: Philadelphia-based family-owned luxury men's clothing store operating since 1939. Highly comparable as a long-running family luxury menswear specialist with strong vendor relationships and personalized service model.
• The Webster: Miami-based luxury multi-brand boutique concept founded by Laure Hériard Dubreuil. Comparable as a Florida-based curated multi-brand luxury retailer carrying similar designer labels with strong experiential retail positioning.
• Mitchells Family of Stores: Family-run group of luxury clothing stores (Mitchells, Richards, Marshs) across Connecticut, New York, and other affluent U.S. markets. Directly comparable independent luxury multi-brand retailer family business with curated designer assortments.
• H. Stockton: Atlanta-based independent men's clothing store founded in 1937, family-owned across generations. Highly comparable long-running family luxury menswear specialist with strong exclusive brand relationships and personalized service.

Broad incumbents

• Saks Fifth Avenue: Major U.S. luxury department store. Carries many shared designer brands and competes for the same affluent customer but with a much broader assortment and national footprint, not a focused independent specialist.
• Neiman Marcus: U.S. luxury department store chain carrying many of the same designer brands (Brioni, Piazza Sempione, etc.). Overlaps in assortment but operates at vastly greater scale and is not a niche specialist.

Regional players

• Alchemist: Miami-based luxury multi-brand concept (originally from Beirut) carrying high-end designer brands. Comparable curated luxury multi-brand assortment but primarily a single-location Florida operation rather than multi-store independent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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