Niall goes ‘all in’ on new retail location, high-tech pen

By Tommy Felts | March 3, 2016

Well-known in Kansas City for gifting Royals manager Ned Yost a snazzy timepiece, Niall will soon be offering a host of new luxury products — including a high-tech pen — and a new store to feature them. Led by CEO Mike Wilson, Niall on Wednesday announced an expansion of its product line to include a…

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After Apple Watch snafu, Niall gifts Royals’ Yost a timepiece

By Tommy Felts | August 25, 2015

Stories of Kansas City Royals fans’ kindness during Major League Baseball’s 2014 playoffs cemented the faithful base as one rich in hospitality and warmth. So what happened when the MLB banned Royals manager Ned Yost from wearing his Apple Watch in the dugout last week? Yost’s hometown fans stepped to the plate in his aid.…

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KC luxury watch startup, Niall lands in Tivol stores

By Tommy Felts | June 10, 2015

Luxury timepiece-maker Niall will soon be selling its watches with one of Kansas City’s most prestigious jewelers. The Kansas City-based watchmaker will start selling its timepieces at two Kansas City Tivol stores on June 18, offering it both exposure and validation, Niall CEO Mike Wilson said. Tivol is the company’s first major retailer, Wilson said.…

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