FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Midwest Retailer, Glik’s, Celebrates 129 Years of Style
Collinsville, IL – October 8th, 2026 – A retail legacy more than a century in the making is celebrating a remarkable milestone and you are invited! Glik’s, a family-owned specialty retailer established in 1897, is proud to celebrate 129 years of style, community, and family. Since its founding, Glik’s has become a destination for customers seeking quality fashion apparel, trusted brands, and personalized service. In 1897, Joseph Glik took the next step in growing the business, moving beyond the horse-drawn wagon he had used to sell merchandise and opening his first brick-and-mortar location in St. Louis. There, he built the foundation of what would become Glik’s by offering menswear through savvy buying and personalized service. Those principles quickly became core tenets of the Glik’s brand and continue to shape the company more than a century later.
What began as a single St. Louis store front has grown into a family-owned retailer serving communities across 12 states. Even through more than a century of growth, the fourth and fifth generations of the Glik family continue to uphold the same principles that guided Joseph Glik when he first opened his doors. Maintaining personal service and hometown connections has remained at the heart of the business, allowing Glik’s to grow while staying true to the values on which it was founded.
“For our family, this business has always been about more than clothing—it’s about people and community,” said Jeff Glik, CEO and President and a fourth-generation member of the founding family.
To celebrate the milestone, Glik’s will be hosting anniversary savings and special promotions for customers from October 19th to October 25th. Communities are welcome to join the celebration at their local Glik’s location. On October 22, customers will also have an opportunity to give back, as every Glik’s location will donate 10% of its sales to a local charity. In addition, the first customer to find a hidden rubber duck in their store each day will win 50% off one item priced at $129 or less. Exclusions may apply.
While the anniversary celebrates a milestone, it also celebrates the customers, families, and community members who have made 129 years a possibility. Glik’s looks forward to continuing to serve its communities with the same personal service, hometown values, and family legacy for generations to come.
About Glik’s
Founded in 1897, Glik’s is a family-owned specialty retailer offering men’s and women’s apparel and footwear. Built on five generations of trust and service, the business continues to blend tradition with modern style while remaining deeply connected to the communities it serves.
Media Contact:
Name: Brayden Allen
Title: Glik’s Public Relations
Phone: 618-876-6717 x177
Email: braydenallen@gliks.co