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Company Research Report: Mexicali Blues



Company Overview



  • Name: Mexicali Blues


  • Mission: The Mexicali Mission is to ethically bring the wares of the world to their stores, empower the communities and cultures that create them, and share meaningful experiences with customers. They emphasize a love for music, travel, and a mindful devotion to fun.


  • Founded: 1988 by Pete and Kim Erskine.


  • Key People:

  • Pete Erskine

  • Kim Erskine

  • Their children: Chauncey, Carly, and Caleb.


  • Headquarters: Lincoln County, Maine, USA.


  • Number of Employees: No information is available.


  • Revenue: No information is available.


  • Known For: Mexicali Blues is known for its unique, internationally inspired clothing, jewelry, boho home decor, and gifts. It holds a large inventory of funky, handmade clothes and accessories respected for their ethical sourcing practices.


Products



  • Product Range:

  • Clothing: Women's and men's clothing including dresses, tops, bottoms, hoodies, sweaters, outerwear, and tie dye clothing.

  • Jewelry: Bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces made from gemstone, sterling, and other materials.

  • Home Decor: Items focusing on aromatherapy, curtains, kitchenware, tapestries, and lighting.

  • Other Accessories: Bags, cold weather gear, hats, and scarves.


  • Key Products and Features:

  • Mexicali Blues Clothing: Known for unique prints like Indonesian Batik, Tie Dye clothing, mid to plus sizes.

  • Jewelry: Offers a variety of materials including zamak, gemstone, and sterling silver. It is celebrated for its bohemian designs.

  • Home Decor: Products include tapestries, aromatherapy items, and paper star lanterns that blend bohemian aesthetics with functionality.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments:

  • Mexicali Blues maintains its dedication to social responsibility by committing 1% of every purchase or 20% of profits to support global and local charity initiatives.

  • They have made significant developments in ethical sourcing networks spanning across various keymakers from countries like Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia, and Peru.


  • New Product Launches: No specific new product information is available.


  • New Features: No specific new features added to products are available.


  • Partnerships:

  • Mexicali Blues has partnered with organizations like the dZi Foundation and Guatemalan Housing Alliance to facilitate community-driven projects such as providing drinking water to communities in Nepal.


This report consolidates the core aspects that define Mexicali Blues as a company dedicated to cultural preservation, ethical practices, and unique product offerings. The information outlined ensures comprehensive insight into Mexicali Blues' historical context, business ethos, product range, and recent strategic developments.