LIVINGSTON, NJ — A fixture of the Livingston community will be shutting its doors at the end of October: SAMS Fine Men's Clothing. The local business, which began as a pushcart in Newark before finding its permanent home on the corner of South Livingston Avenue in 1967, will be holding a "Retirement Sale" beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5.

The owners of the men's and boy's clothing retailer – who have been providing the Essex County community with suits, tuxes and sportswear for decades – gave an appropriately classy farewell message on Tuesday.

"This business has been a source of pleasure and pride to us and our families since our grandfather first opened it in 1899," co-owner Jeffrey Cohen said. "With almost 12 decades under our belts, it's time to hang up our sport coats and embark on the next chapter of our lives. It's been an honor and privilege to dress the community and play a role in so many special occasions."