A Chat with Steve Singer, president, Hartford York

CS: Jumping back on the horse, as it were.

Singer: Exactly. I knew that failing in business and failing in life were two entirely different issues. One could succeed. One could start over again and do well, and I have.

CS: What sets Hartford York apart from other companies?

Singer: To put it simply, there's no other company like us in the retail mail-order environment. There's one other company out of Virginia that sells hats through the mail, but they have small circulation. So there's really no one else approaching the men's accessories and apparel business from the perspective of hats. We have far and away the broadest variety and offering of men's headwear. And now we're beginning to expand out into outerwear and apparel and accessories. Literally,