| 1919 |
Phillip Miller comes to Colorado as a hat salesman. Salesmen traveling in those days stayed with their customers rather than in hotels. Miller’s customers were requesting so many items in addition to hats that he thought to himself, “Maybe a catalog company would be a good idea!” |
| 1920 |
Catalog company is founded as Stockman Farmer Supply Co.” Offices and warehouse open at 1629 Lawrence in downtown Denver, Colo.
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1930
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Phillip Miller designs rodeo shirt for Tom Mix. Miller & Company becomes incorporated.
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| 1940 |
“Farmer” is dropped from the name on the catalog and the company is now “Miller Stockman Supply Company.”
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1950
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First retail store opens at 1549 Lawrence Street in Denver, Colo. “Supply Company” is dropped from the catalog and the company name changes to “Miller Stockman.”
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| 1950 |
Miller Western Wear Manufacturing plant opens in Baxley, Ga.
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1960
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Downtown Denver store moves to 1336 Stout Street.
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1970
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First suburban store opens at 6460 E. Hampden in Denver, Colo. Expansion of retail stores begins.
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1970's
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Phillip and his son, Ben Miller, pass away. Offices and warehouse move to 8500 Zuni Street in North Denver. Company name changes to “Miller International, Inc.”
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1977
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Rockies® brand clothing is introduced by the Prior Company.
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1980
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Aggressive expansion of Miller Stockman stores begins. First out-of-state store opens in Nevada.
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1990
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Miller Stockman grows to 30+ stores in five states, and Miller Western Wear becomes one of the largest wholesale western wear companies.
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1990's
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Miller Western Wear and the Prior Company combine to form Rocky Mountain Clothing Company, a division of Miller International, Inc.
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| 1996 |
Cinch® jeans brand are introduced to the world.
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1997
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Ron Schmitz becomes president of Rocky Mountain Clothing Company a division of Miller International,Inc .
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| 1998 |
Cruel Girl® brand is introduced to the world.
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1999
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Rocky Mountain Clothing Company, a division of Miller International, Inc. sells its Miller Stockman retail stores.
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2002
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Ron Schmitz assumes responsibilities as CEO, Chairman of the Board and president of Rocky Mountain Clothing Company a division of Miller International,Inc.
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| 2005 |
Ron Schmitz remains CEO and appoints Paul Leroue as president of Rocky Mountain Clothing Company a division of Miller International, Inc .
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| 2005 |
Cinch® and Cruel Girl® hats begin as licensed products.
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| 2006 |
A new brand called Southern Thread® was launched. |
| 2006 |
Licensed products continue with the production of Cinch® and Cruel Girl® fragrances, Cinch® knives and a Cinch® GM-Monroe truck. |
| 2007 |
Chairman/CEO and Ron Schmitz resumes the role of President. |
| 2009 |
Miller Ranch™ collection launched. This new brand reflects a western lifestyle that is uniquely American and based on the traditions and values that made the Miller name a significant part of the history of the American West. |
| Present |
Rocky Mountain Clothing Company a division of Miller International, Inc continues to deliver high- quality western wear products and time-tested brands to the world. |
