Behind the Seams
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Madi Suli
Posted on May 15 2020
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Administrative Assistant, Madison Suli! Madison has been a valuable part of the A.K. Rikk's family and fills a vital role in our day-to-day operations and heads right towards the...
House Call : What Personal Shopper Bethany Burton is doing from home
Posted on April 22 2020
We took a look at the work from home challenge and turned it into an opportunity for growth, creativity and a chance to make deeper connections (and that Dalgona coffee that’s gone viral). At A.K. Rikk’s, our team of personal stylists are the dreamers and doers creating individual style for...
House Call : What Personal Shopper Katie Damstra is doing while at home
Posted on April 20 2020
We took a look at the work from home challenge and turned it into an opportunity for growth, creativity and a chance to make deeper connections (and that Dalgona coffee that’s gone viral). At A.K. Rikk’s, our team of personal stylists are the dreamers and doers creating individual style for...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Benny Armstrong
Posted on March 06 2020
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series, we would like to introduce you to the latest addition to our Visual Operations team, Benny Armstrong! Benny brings joy wherever he goes. Find out how he fits into our family (and his favorite wine) in his...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Bethany Burton
Posted on February 24 2020
Today as part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to Personal Shopper, Bethany Burton! Bethany is already an asset on the sales floor and to the A.K. Rikk's family! Find out what Bethany’s power color is (something you should look into...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Sonja Grasman
Posted on February 13 2020
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series, we would like to introduce you to the latest addition to the tailor shop, Sonja Grasman! Sonja brings a unique set of skills to the store. Learn about her favorite brand at the store and get a...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Darline Rodriguez
Posted on January 21 2020
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series, we would like to introduce you to the latest addition to the marketing team, Darline Rodriguez! We are thrilled to have her join the family as our Social Media Specialist! Find out what makes her tick and...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Danielle Ouellette
Posted on November 21 2019
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Personal Assistant, Danielle! Danielle is one of the latest additions to the A.K. Rikk's family and we are so happy to have her! Get to know Danielle better in her Behind the Seams...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Nick Green
Posted on October 22 2019
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our General Manager, Nick! Nick is one of the latest additions to the A.K. Rikk's family and we are so happy to have him! Get to know Nick better in his Behind the...
President Jim Murray Interview with MR Magazine
Posted on September 20 2019
Since 1990, retailers, designers, menswear execs and fashion insiders have turned to MR Magazine for accurate information, insightful analysis, innovative ideas and trend spotting, as well an inside look at the people who drive the menswear business. Published four times a year, MR has become the primary source on everything...
GQ's Jim Moore Hunks and Heroes Book Signing | A.K. Rikk's
Posted on September 16 2019
A.K. Rikk's is excited to announce that on October 1, 2019, Jim Moore will be visiting the store to meet clients and sign copies of his new book, Hunks & Heroes. In his 40 years at GQ, Creative Director at Large Jim Moore has seen it all. He’s worked with legends...
A.K. Rikk's Patio Series: The Sovengard
Posted on September 15 2019
Grand Rapids is home to exceptional experiences that are sure to impress the well-traveled. We are sharing our favorite places for soaking in what is left of our beautiful Michigan summer! Last week, we highlighted Reserve Wine and Food. This week, we want to highlight another one of our favorite...
A.K. Rikk's Patio Series: Reserve Wine & Food
Posted on September 06 2019
Grand Rapids is home to exceptional experiences that are sure to impress the well-traveled. Over the next two weeks, we want to highlight some of our favorite restaurants with outdoor seating in Grand Rapids. These spots are great for soaking in what is left of our beautiful Michigan summer! ...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Stephanie Muscat
Posted on September 03 2019
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our HR Manager, Stephanie! Stephanie is one of the latest additions to the A.K. Rikk's family and we are so happy to have her! During her Behind the Seams interview, we asked her...
Project Interview with Jim Murray
Posted on July 26 2019
Our very own, Jim Murray, President of A.K. Rikk's, was asked to speak at Project in New York on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He speaks about the utter importance of speaking to your tribe, impeccable customer service, and serving through using empathy. Sourcing Journal quoted "Jim Murray, president and director of...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Kat Shea
Posted on July 22 2019
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series, we would like to introduce you to the latest addition to our team of Personal Shoppers, Kat Shea! We are so excited to have her join the family! Find out what makes her tick in her Behind the...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Nicole Bollnow
Posted on June 28 2019
Today, as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Administrative Assistant, Nicole Bollnow! Nicole is one of the latest additions to the A.K. Rikk's family and we are happy to have her! During her Behind the Seams interview, we asked her...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Ilze Vizulis
Posted on May 16 2019
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Chief of Staff, Ilze Vizulis! Ilze is the latest addition to the A.K. Rikk's family and we are thrilled to have her! We asked her what brought her to A.K....
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Tim Eisch
Posted on April 08 2019
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Online Specialist, Tim Eisch! Tim is the latest addition to the A.K. Rikk's family and we are thrilled to have him! We asked him what brought him to A.K....
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Theresa Barton
Posted on March 14 2019
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Inventory Specialist, Theresa Barton! Theresa is a valuable addition to the A.K. Rikk's family! We asked Theresa what originally brought her to A.K. Rikk's and what makes her tick during her Behind...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Missy Black
Posted on March 05 2019
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Product Entry Specialist, Missy Black! Missy is the newest valuable addition to the A.K. Rikk's family! We asked Missy how she launched her writing career and what makes...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Kiele Olson
Posted on February 27 2019
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Graphic Designer, Kiele Olson! Kiele has been a valuable part of the A.K. Rikk's family for almost two years! We asked Kiele what her version of paradise looks like...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Nate Moore
Posted on February 20 2019
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Behind the Seams Videographer, Nate Moore! Nate has been a valuable part of the A.K. Rikk's family since the end of October! We asked Nate about the most exciting thing he's done since...
Behind the Seams: Vulnerability with Billy Lanford
Posted on January 28 2019
Over the last four weeks we have been talking WINNING at A.K. Rikk’s! We have discussed gratitude, morning routines and daily habits. As this year continues to move along I want to assure you that all the good you want to do and bring out this year will only happen...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Gratitude with Billy Lanford
Posted on January 21 2019
GRATITUDE Did you know that you cannot be grateful and angry at the same time? Our brains are wired for you to feel one or the other. Gratitude is always what I prescribe when people are feeling “off” or when they want to make a change of some sort in...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Morning Routines
Posted on January 15 2019
Googling morning routines will give you articles from the New York Times, videos from Tim Ferriss, and other content from the great leadership and thought gurus of our time. Morning routines are important, and I have been doing the same one for close to 13 years. I wake up at...
Winning Habits with Billy Lanford
Posted on January 07 2019
With the New Year underway we are, by-default, forced to look at our lives and decide whether we want to do things differently next year. In January, everywhere we look, people or brands are telling us how to be better or how to #WIN this year. I would argue, only if...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Jason Caudill
Posted on November 18 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Videographer, Jason Caudill! Jason has been a valuable part of the A.K. Rikk's family since the end of October! We asked Jason about his wardrobe staples and what makes him tick during his Behind the Seams with...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Doug Smith
Posted on September 21 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to the latest addition to our Personal Styling Team, Doug Smith. Doug is back and better than ever! Learn about what he is most excited about this year and what makes him tick...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Parker Munyagwa
Posted on August 10 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Visual Assistant, Parker! Learn which brand Parker would wear for the rest of his life and what makes him tick in his Behind the Seams interview! How did you discover...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Dustin TerHaar
Posted on June 17 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our newest Personal Stylist, Dustin TerHaar! We asked Dustin about his dream vacation and what makes him tick during his Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's interview! Where are you from?...
A.K. Rikk's Core Values
Posted on June 01 2018
Core values are very important to us as a company. They are the "how" we will achieve our mission and vision. In today's day and age we are all so different. Each of us were brought up in different generations, with different values and totally unique life experiences. How can...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Andi Horn
Posted on May 30 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Model, Andrea Horn! We asked Andrea about her style icon and what makes her tick during her Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's interview! What is your favorite part of working in...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Maggie Brown
Posted on May 15 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Jewelry Buyer, Maggie Brown! Maggie has been a valuable part of the A.K. Rikk's family for 8 months! We asked Maggie about her favorite memory since starting at A.K. Rikk's and what makes...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Melissa Wise
Posted on March 27 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series, we would like to introduce you to our Visual Merchandiser, Melissa Wise! Melissa has been a very important part of the A.K. Rikk's family for 8 months! We asked Melissa about her favorite part of working at A.K....
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Greg Szudzik
Posted on March 23 2018
Meet one of our E-Commerce Stylists, Greg in his Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's interview!
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Emily Stephen
Posted on March 19 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series we would like to introduce you to one of our E-Commerce Stylists, Emily Stephen. Emily has been with the A.K. Rikk’s family since November! We asked Emily what initially drew her to the fashion industry and what makes her tick in her Behind...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Zach Claflin
Posted on March 11 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series we would like to introduce you to our End of Season Specialist, Zach Claflin. Zach has been an important part of the A.K. Rikk’s family for two years! We asked Zach what piece he couldn't live without in his closet and...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Tyler Smith
Posted on March 05 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we would like to introduce you to one of our E-Commerce Stylists, Tyler Smith. Tyler has been an important part of the A.K. Rikk's family since November! "What is interesting is that I don't love the clothes...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Lynnea Page-Jenkins
Posted on February 27 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we would like to introduce you to our Replenishment Coordinator, Lynnea Page-Jenkins. The A.K. Rikk’s family has been lucky to have Lynnea since early July! “I love the fast pace, the change, and just the overall art form...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Kelley Hughes
Posted on January 20 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series we would like to introduce you to our Events Coordinator, Kelley Hughes. The A.K. Rikk’s family has been lucky to have Kelley since early October! “I was instantly drawn to the warmth, personality, and style of each...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: How to keep your resolutions with Billy Lanford
Posted on January 03 2018
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk’s series we sat down with our Director of Operations, Billy Lanford to discuss New Year’s Resolutions. We asked Billy to share the key to success in keeping your resolution. Most people create a resolution such as, "I'm going to...
Five Questions with Isaia Made-To-Measure Specialist, Brian Cook
Posted on September 06 2017
Our Made-To-Measure service is an ideal choice for the gentleman who wants to create a garment that perfectly compliments his style. You can expect luxurious fabric selections, customizeable pocket placement, lapel shape, buttons, and other variables. We recently sat down with Brian Cook and asked him five questions to gain better insight and knowledge about...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Rick Gaby
Posted on March 27 2017
Today as a part of our Behind The Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we’d like to introduce the Founder and Owner, Rick Gaby. Rick has made a powerful impression on all of our lives over the last thirty years. Personal Shopper Matt Sova said it best, “I’ve been with A.K....
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Jim Murray
Posted on February 27 2017
Today as a part of our Behind The Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we’d like to introduce our President, Jim Murray. He has been a part of our family for eleven years. Jim has traveled all over the world collecting A.K. Field Notes and understands the importance of appreciating where you...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Brittany Madden
Posted on February 17 2017
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we’d like to introduce our Director of Marketing, Brittany Madden. She is the newest member to join our family. Brittany finds digital marketing fascinating, as she explains, "The digital landscape is always changing and I want to...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Amy Carpentier
Posted on February 15 2017
Today as a part of our Behind The Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we’d like to introduce our Assistant to the President, Men's Merchandise Coordinator, and Finance Manager, Amy Carpentier. She has been a part of our family for almost ten years. Amy finds inspiration from many outlets, including her peers....
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Courtney Lee
Posted on February 09 2017
Today as a part of our Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we’d like to introduce our Women's Merchandise Coordinator, Courtney Lee. She has been a part of our family for almost three years. You might recognize her from her popular talk show - Court's Corner! A lover of fashion for as long...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet Blair Dame
Posted on February 08 2017
Today as a part of our Behind The Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we’d like to introduce our Director of Women's and Personal Shopper, Blair Dame. He has been a part of our family for eight years. Blair Dame has always had a love for fashion, as he explains, "I wake up every morning looking...
Behind the Seams with A.K. Rikk's: Meet David Wiers
Posted on February 04 2017
Today as a part of Behind The Seams with A.K. Rikk's series we’d like to introduce our Data Analyst, David Wiers. He has been a part of our family for two years. David is an important member of Heart of House as he is always on the pursuit to gain and share...