Clothing

Juicy Couture Corporate Office

Juicy Couture was founded in California in 1995 by Gela Nash and Pamela Skaist-Levy, two friends who decided to create their own fashion label, Travis Jeans, which sold maternity pants.

The next year they changed the name of the company to Juicy Couture.

To gain attention for the brand, Nash and Levy began to send their designs to celebrities. In 2001 the famous Juicy Couture tracksuit was introduced and custom-designed for Madonna, who turned it into a trend.

In 2003 Juicy Couture was bought by Fifth & Pacific Companies (formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.).

In 2004 the velour tracksuit became popular with Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton.

In 2013 Fifth & Pacific sold the company to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for $195 million.

Juicy Couture is sold in department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus, as well as through flagship stores and boutiques in North America.

Juicy Couture is a global brand, and is available in over 60 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture was founded in California in 1995 by Gela Nash and Pamela Skaist-Levy, two friends who decided to create their own fashion label, Travis Jeans, which sold maternity pants.

The next year they changed the name of the company to Juicy Couture.

History

In 2003 Juicy Couture was bought by Fifth & Pacific Companies (formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.).

In 2004 the velour tracksuit became popular with Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton.

In 2013 Fifth & Pacific sold the company to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for $195 million.

Juicy Couture is sold in department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus, as well as through flagship stores and boutiques in North America.

Juicy Couture is a global brand, and is available in over 60 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Payless Corporate Office

Payless Holdings was founded in 1956 by brothers Louis and Shaol Pozez in Topeka, Kansas.

In 1961 the company went public as Volume Shoe Corporation which later merged with May Department Stores Company in 1979.

In 1996 Payless became an independent publicly held company.

In 2007 the company acquired Stride Rite Corporation and changed its name to Collective Brands, Inc.

Payless was purchased in 2012 by Wolverine World Wide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital for $1.32 billion.

In 2017, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and emerged later that same year after reorganizing its debts.

Today Payless has almost 5,000 stores globally in the United States, Barbados, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.

Payless has 26,800 employees and had $2.8 billion in revenue in 2012.

Payless

Payless Holdings was founded in 1956 by brothers Louis and Shaol Pozez in Topeka, Kansas.

In 1961 the company went public as Volume Shoe Corporation which later merged with May Department Stores Company in 1979.

In 1996 Payless became an independent publicly held company.

History

In 2007 the company acquired Stride Rite Corporation and changed its name to Collective Brands, Inc.

Payless was purchased in 2012 by Wolverine World Wide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital for $1.32 billion.

In 2017, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and emerged later that same year after reorganizing its debts.

Today Payless has almost 5,000 stores globally in the United States, Barbados, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.

Payless has 26,800 employees and had $2.8 billion in revenue in 2012.

Kate Spade Corporate Office

Kate Brosnahan Spade started Kate Spade New York under the name Kate Spade Handbags in 1993 when she set out to design the perfect handbag.

Ms. Spade was a former accessories editor at Mademoiselle. Through her time at Mademoiselle, she noticed that the market lacked stylish and sensible handbags. This inspired her to create a line of handbags with classic shapes, colors, and fabrics.

The brand was sold to Neiman Marcus in 1996 and was then expanded to include stationary, personal organizers, address books, beauty products, perfume, raincoats, pajamas, and eyewear.

In 2004 Kate Spade Home was launched, featuring bedding, bath items, china, wallpaper, and other home products.

In 2007 the company was sold to Fifth & Pacific, formerly known as Liz Claiborne Inc.

In 2008 the new owners cashed out and a new management was installed. The new leadership then expanded the brand to jewelry, shoes, baby, fragrance, and gifts.

Kate Spade apparently committed suicide in her Manhattan apartment. She was 55.

Today Kate Spade New York is a global company with stores in Tokyo, London, Paris, and Germany. The company has retail, wholesale, and e-commerce business. Kate Spade had $462 million in sales in 2012.

Kate Spade

Kate Brosnahan Spade started Kate Spade New York under the name Kate Spade Handbags in 1993 when she set out to design the perfect handbag.

History

The brand was sold to Neiman Marcus in 1996 and was then expanded to include stationary, personal organizers, address books, beauty products, perfume, raincoats, pajamas, and eyewear.

In 2004 Kate Spade Home was launched, featuring bedding, bath items, china, wallpaper, and other home products.

In 2007 the company was sold to Fifth & Pacific, formerly known as Liz Claiborne Inc.

In 2008 the new owners cashed out and a new management was installed. The new leadership then expanded the brand to jewelry, shoes, baby, fragrance, and gifts.

Kate Spade apparently committed suicide in her Manhattan apartment. She was 55.

Bluestem Brands Corporate Office

Previous to 2010, Bluestem Brands was named Fingerhut Companies, Inc.

Fingerhut Companies, Inc. was founded in 1948 by William Fingerhut and his brother, Manny Fingerhut. At first, the company produced and sold automobile seat covers.

In 1952 the brothers reorganized their company as a mail-order company.

Fingerhut Companies went public in 1969.

In 1995 Fingerhut launched two e-commerce sites: fingerhut.com and AndysGarage.com.

The company was acquired several times in its history, with the most recent being by Bain Capital, the current owner of the company.

Since the acquisition of the company by Bain Capital the company has shown tremendous growth. Previous to 2004, the year of the first investment by Bain, Fingerhut had only $135 million annually in sales. In 2012 the company has $700 million in sales.

Fingerhut was rebranded as Bluestem Brands in 2010.

Today Bluestem Brands offers private-label and name-brand merchandise, including apparel, appliances, electronics, furniture, health and beauty products, jewelry, kitchenware, luggage, sporting goods, toys, and tools through its two e-commerce sites: fingerhut.com and Gettington.com. The company also owns and operates Paycheck Direct, an employee purchase plan whereby employees can buy big ticket items through interest-free payroll deductions.

Bluestem Brands, Inc.

Previous to 2010, Bluestem Brands was named Fingerhut Companies, Inc.

Fingerhut Companies, Inc. was founded in 1948 by William Fingerhut and his brother, Manny Fingerhut. At first, the company produced and sold automobile seat covers.

In 1952 the brothers reorganized their company as a mail-order company.

History

Fingerhut Companies went public in 1969.

In 1995 Fingerhut launched two e-commerce sites: fingerhut.com and AndysGarage.com.

The company was acquired several times in its history, with the most recent being by Bain Capital, the current owner of the company.

Fingerhut was rebranded as Bluestem Brands in 2010.

The Sportsman’s Guide Corporate Office

The Sportsman’s Guide was started by Gary Olen in his basement in 1970. The company’s first product was a patch for hunting jackets detailing the previous year’s trophy success. It proved immediately popular with hunters across the country.

In 1977 The Sportsman’s Guide began producing a one-page catalog, which was successful. Soon the catalog was called, “Gary Olen’s Hand-picked, Field-tested Outdoor Gear at Ridiculously Low Prices!”

By 1992 the company was mailing eight catalogs annually.

In 1994 the first Government Surplus catalog was mailed.

In 1995 the The Sportsman’s Guide released the first Ammunition and Shooting catalog, in 1997 the Camping and Outdoor Living catalog, in 2010 the Work Wear Savings catalog, and in 2011 the Boating Savings catalog.

The Sportsman’s Guide began as a hunting company but today also sells ammunition, shooting supplies and accessories, clothing, footwear, camping gear, home, garden, optics, gifts, sports, and truck and ATV items.

The Sportsman’s Guide is a subsidiary of the French-owned Redcats Group.

The Sportsman's Guide

By 1992 the company was mailing eight catalogs annually.

History

In 1994 the first Government Surplus catalog was mailed.

The Sportsman’s Guide is a subsidiary of the French-owned Redcats Group.