ITHACA, N.Y. –– In 1994, Peter Parkes bought Irv Lewis, a high-end men’s clothing store, on the Ithaca Commons. Upon buying Irv Lewis, Parkes renamed the store Benjamin Peters, after his newborn son, Benjamin, and himself. Still carrying men’s formal wear, athletic clothes and shoes, Parkes added on-site tailoring to the mix as well. Now, […]
