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The Making of the Petal Pusher
December 30, 2011
Of all of the new products we introduced in 2011, the Petal Pusher Cap has been the biggest hit. In fact, we’ve sold over 5 times our initial sales projections for this product. We’ve received rave reviews from the women who are wearing them and we’re hard at work on new color choices for 2012. […]
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Happy Holidays from Stormy Kromer
December 22, 2011
It’s that time of year when folks reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to what’s to come. For those of us here at Stormy Kromer, we’d like to take the time to simply say “thank you.” We’ve had an amazing year, full of growth and expansion, and all fueled by you, our […]
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Last-minute Surprises from Stormy Kromer
December 16, 2011
Welcome to the last frantic days of the holiday season! The employees here at Stormy Kromer feel a little like the elves at Santa’s workshop – we’ve been working seemingly around the clock to be sure that everyone who put Stormy Kromer gear on their wish list will wake up happy on Christmas morning! If […]
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Holiday Gift Guide, Courtesy of the Upper Peninsula
November 29, 2011
Here at Stormy Kromer, we’re proud to be made in the USA. Sometimes we’re even prouder to be made in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula, even though you might not know exactly where that is. Let’s just say that if pointing out the UP on a map was one of David Letterman’s geography stunts out on […]
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What We’re Thankful For, by Stormy Kromer
November 21, 2011
From the slightly silly to the serious, and in no particular order, this is what we are thankful for here at Stormy Kromer this week. Living Legend Finalists – After reading their stories, we think you’ll be thankful for people like these outstanding citizens too. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite. Ida Kromer – […]
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Welcome to the Kromer Kap Kulture Klub. Well, sort of.
November 11, 2011
Although they’re a welcoming bunch of guys and there’s no secret handshake or anything, this isn’t a club—excuse me, klub—you can join. You see, you’ve got to be part of the Opatik family (or a very close friend) and you’ve got to be a Stormy Kromer fanatic. Frank Opatik is both. His first Kromer Original […]
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Meet the Stormy Kromer Customer Service Gals
November 2, 2011
The only thing our Customer Service folks can’t do over the phone is serve you pie and coffee. If you’ve got concerns, questions, or simply want to order a catalog, they’re the kind of folks you want to help you out. Extra-mile kind of people. People who love to sit and share a good story. […]
From the CEO
Made in the USA: The Journey of an American Sewing Manufacturer
October 25, 2011
By Bob Jacquart, CEO In 1974, when I started working for my dad in his canvas repair shop with one other employee, I never once thought that “made in America” would ever mean something significant to me – and to our country. As our small sewing business evolved – around the time I was 30 […]
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Stormy Kromer featured in Country Living Magazine!
October 21, 2011
Over a year ago, we received a call from Country Living Magazine. We had several discussions with them about the history of our brand and where we are today. We had hoped they would publish an article last year, and we were pleasantly surprised when they contacted us again this summer. After a series of […]
Contests
Seeking all Living Legends
October 19, 2011
Maybe it was the uncle who came back from the war, cleared his land and built a home out of timbers he split by hand. Or the little old neighbor-lady who killed a bear with a stick to protect a group of schoolchildren. Or maybe it’s just someone you know who has gone out of […]