Rochester Big and Tall

Rochester Big & Tall is a specialty retailer offering premium men’s apparel in extended sizes, serving customers who need both quality and fit. The company traces its roots to 1906, when it was founded in Rochester, New York. Over the years, Rochester Big & Tall became known for its commitment to larger-sized menswear and built a reputation for carrying designer labels and exclusive collections.

A significant milestone came in 2004, when the brand was acquired by Casual Male Retail Group, now known as Destination XL Group, Inc. This move brought Rochester Big & Tall into a larger family of big and tall retail concepts, allowing the brand to reach a broader audience while maintaining its focus on upscale merchandise.

As of November 2025, Rochester Big & Tall operates 290 locations, with its presence concentrated in major metropolitan areas such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Miami. The brand’s footprint includes both standalone stores and integrated shop-in-shops within Destination XL stores, reflecting a strategy that balances physical expansion with digital growth. Rochester Big & Tall has invested heavily in its e-commerce platform, adapting to changing shopping habits and leveraging omnichannel capabilities to serve customers wherever they prefer to shop.

In the past five years, the company has refined its approach by selectively expanding into urban and suburban markets with strong demand for premium big and tall apparel. It has also optimized its real estate portfolio by integrating Rochester shops into Destination XL locations, enhancing operational efficiency and the in-store experience. All stores are corporately owned, and real estate decisions are managed centrally from the headquarters in Canton, Massachusetts.

Rochester Big & Tall’s established brand reputation, steady store count, and flexible retail formats make it a reliable and recognizable tenant for landlords, brokers, and developers seeking stable partners in the specialty apparel sector. The company’s ongoing evolution and investment in omnichannel retailing underscore its commitment to growth and adaptability in today’s market.