Does anyone here operate a clothing store???

How is it going??

Because I'm am looking into opening up a small clothing store in my college town. Im planning on selling athletic shoes also. I had a question, How do i get ahold of the clothing brands that I would like to sell????? Do i just call them or somthing??? Can i get the things on wholesale??? I already have a place picked out, i just need to know how i can get the clothes. Also, I already sell things over ebay, and would like to sell some of the clothes through there. What do yall think???