Vidal Larocque

Experience

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  LAROCQUE FASHION GROUP

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2013

  Assistant Designer/Wholesale Consultant

  The Larocque Fashion Group provides private label solutions, along with branded clothing for major retailers globally. We have a global network of resources when it comes to manufacturing and fabric mills, and have been offering a full service product development concept for more than 4 decades. Our sourcing is for both Men’s and Women’s wear, and we offer from CMT structure pricing in Italy, Canada, or China, all the way up to a full service platform that we design and select all the piece-goods and trims. My father Mr. Georges Larocque who is an Icon in the clothing industry started and created this business in 1965. Georges was the Designer and owner of Canada's largest menswear pant company Riviera Slacks in 1975 to 1997. In 1998 I personally launched my first collection with my brother called JeanVidal, which sold in 26 countries from 1998 - 2008. We had an amazing run with the brand, and learnt a tremendous amount of both International Business and Currencies, coupled with global retail. The Larocque Fashion Group has the respect of manufacturers and retailers alike across the globe, its comes with 500 million USD in proven sales at the retail level with our name backing it. Please contact us to see how we can kick start or redesign your current Brand if you are a wholesaler. If you are a retailer, and are looking for sourcing in Italy, Asia, or Canada, we definitely can provide you with CMT or full service platforms. Show less

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  Tom's Place

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  District Manager

  • Responsible for supervising all sales and business development functions, including product rollouts and pricing structures; customer relationship development; contract negotiations and order fulfillment; and budget (profit/loss) management• Manages a team providing training and professional development (effective selling, inventory control, merchandising techniques, customer service protocols, product line knowledge); recognized as an effective coach and mentor by Ownership• Responsible for all Marketing and Promotional campaigns for the store, including a free wardrobe consultation utilized by over 400 clients• Successful personal track record as a Wedding Wardrobe Consultant, having serviced 1500+ Weddings; provides full service offering from sales to fittings through to final alterations• Instrumental in completing turnaround of under-performing sales team Show less

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  LAROCQUE FASHION GROUP

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Chief Executive Officer

  The Larocque Fashion Group provides private label solutions, along with branded clothing for major retailers globally. We have a global network of resources when it comes to manufacturing and fabric mills, and have been offering a full service product development concept for more than 4 decades. Our sourcing is for both Men’s and Women’s wear, and we offer from CMT structure pricing in Italy, Canada, or China, all the way up to a full service platform that we design and select all the piece-goods and trims. My father Mr. Georges Larocque who is an Icon in the clothing industry started and created this business in 1965. Georges was the Designer and owner of Canada's largest menswear pant company Riviera Slacks in 1975 to 1997. In 1998 I personally launched my first collection with my brother called JeanVidal, which sold in 26 countries from 1998 - 2008. We had an amazing run with the brand, and learnt a tremendous amount of both International Business and Currencies, coupled with global retail. The Larocque Fashion Group has the respect of manufacturers and retailers alike across the globe, its comes with 500 million USD in proven sales at the retail level with our name backing it. Please contact us to see how we can kick start or redesign your current Brand if you are a wholesaler. If you are a retailer, and are looking for sourcing in Italy, Asia, or Canada, we definitely can provide you with CMT or full service platforms. Show less

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  JDIMI Consulting

  Jul 2018 - now

  Client Service Consultant, Group Retirement

  Specialties: Group Retirement: Product and Plan Design, Retirement Savings, Record keeping Systems, Member Services, Member Education, Pension Legislation, Investments and Taxation.Employee Benefits: Consulting Strategy and Design, Vendor ManagementWealth Management: Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF), Life Income Funds (LIF),Locked In Retirement Accounts (LIRA) and Life Annuities. Life, Disability, Critical Illness and Long Term Care Insurance