For most of us, the ritual of the airport baggage claim usually includes at least one moment of doubt as to whether the suitcase we are about to grab really is our own and not one of two dozen like it that are circling the carousel. That is not the case for Cliff and Sue Ensley. When they watch the contents of the baggage claim, they can always recognize their bags with absolute certainty. It’s not that Cliff and Sue travel the world. They are the owners and officers of Leisure Merchandising Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of luggage and travel goods in the United States and Canada.
Leisure Luggage provides an enormous range of attractive, well-designed, value-priced luggage under various brand names to a customer base of large stores such as Macy’s and Kohl’s, and off-price retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and Ross. Amazon has also become a huge selling platform in recent years. In addition to Leisure, American Trunk & Case, Advantage, and Stanton, they also sell luggage under the London Fog and Adolfo brands as well as some private labels.
After being a buyer in New York City at the beginning of his career, Cliff founded the company in 1978 and eventually moved to Raritan Center ® in 1999. Their growth is unmatched and since their arrival, the company has moved and expanded many times to accommodate the need for more inventory and more employees. Their current space, aside from being a working office and warehouse, is home to a showroom displaying their many lines. Although not open to the public, this showroom serves buyers from many retail companies.
When confronted with doubt about his business in early years, Ensley states,” I’ve always learned that with hard work, integrity, honesty, being trustworthy and getting along with people things have worked out for me.” We believe they will continue to work out for Leisure Merchandising Corp. for many years to come.
Leisure Merchandising is located at 105 Northfield Avenue. You can shop their products on store websites listed above and questions can be directed to Info@LeisureLuggage.com.
June 2025
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