Coach House King's Tall & Big Men's Shop

Coach House King's Tall & Big Men's Shop was a specialized men's clothing retailer located at Monroeville Mall in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. It was part of The Coach House, a well-known Pittsburgh-based chain of upscale men's stores.

Store Profile & History

• Specialization: The Monroeville Mall branch specifically focused on Tall & Big sizes, offering a range of fine apparel for larger men.
• Parent Company: The Coach House was owned by Marvin M. Josephs and had its flagship store on Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.
• Reputation: The chain was regarded as one of the area's premier men's stores, known for carrying top designer brands such as Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.
• Acquisition: In the late 1980s or early 1990s, the parent company was acquired by Men's Wearhouse, which used the purchase to establish a significant presence in Western Pennsylvania.

King’s Clothes Incorporated was the corporate entity behind The Coach House chain, a prominent upscale men's clothing retailer in Western Pennsylvania. While the stores operated under the "Coach House" name, the corporation managed the business operations and expansion of the brand during its peak in the late 20th century.

Business History & Operations

• Corporate Identity: The company was the formal legal name for the business founded by the Josephs family. It was often referred to in legal and business filings while the public-facing storefronts used "The Coach House" or "Coach House King's Tall & Big."
• Market Position: Under this corporate banner, the brand became a destination for high-end designer apparel, carrying labels like Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.
• The Big & Tall Niche: A significant portion of the corporation's success came from specializing in "King's" sizes (Tall & Big), which led to the specific branding seen at the Monroeville Mall location mentioned previously.

Acquisition: In 1994, King’s Clothes Incorporated (The Coach House) was acquired by The Men’s Wearhouse. This acquisition allowed Men's Wearhouse to rapidly scale its footprint in the Pittsburgh region by taking over established Coach House locations.