Clothing

Carter’s Corporate Office

Carter’s was founded in 1865 by William Carter in Needham, Massachusetts. The company was originally called the William Carter Company. Their first product was hand knitted mittens.

In the 1870s, adult underwear and union suits were added to the product line.

In the 1950s, the company shifted from adult clothing to children’s clothing.

In 2001, the company created the Just One You brand. This brand focuses on clothing, bedding and decor for infants.

In 2003, the company launched the Child of Mine brand specifically for Walmart.

In 2005, the company acquired OshKosh B’gosh.

In 2010, the company launched the Precious Firsts line for newborns and infants. This line is exclusive to Target.

Today, the company operates over 750 Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh retail locations. They sell infant and chilren’s clothing under 6 brands.

In January 2020, Carter’s received a great deal of criticism after a passerby noticed a trash bin filled with new clothing and shoes that had been slashed or cut. The company revealed that these were seasonal items that were unsold. The Facebook post showing the items has gone viral, with complaints to the company being that this only adds to the landfills and that this clothing could have been donated.

Headquarters for Carter’s are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Carter's

Carter’s was founded in 1865 by William Carter in Needham, Massachusetts. The company was originally called the William Carter Company. Their first product was hand knitted mittens.

In the 1870s, adult underwear and union suits were added to the product line.

History

In the 1950s, the company shifted from adult clothing to children’s clothing.

In 2001, the company created the Just One You brand. This brand focuses on clothing, bedding and decor for infants.

In 2003, the company launched the Child of Mine brand specifically for Walmart.

In 2005, the company acquired OshKosh B’gosh.

In 2010, the company launched the Precious Firsts line for newborns and infants. This line is exclusive to Target.

Today, the company operates over 750 Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh retail locations. They sell infant and chilren’s clothing under 6 brands.

Headquarters for Carter’s are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

PacSun Corporate Office

Pacific Sunwear of California, or PacSun for short, was founded in 1980 by Tom Moore. The company began as a small surf shop in Newport Beach, California.

In 1981, a second location was opened in a shopping mall. The mall location was a huge success.

The company’s focus is on clothing and swimwear for teens and young adults.

By 1987, there were 21 locations, all located in shopping malls.

The company began to struggle when they expanded outside of California. Michael Rayden was hired as CEO.

The company turned things around and had 60 stores by 1993. The company went public the same year.

By 1996, there were 198 stores in 33 states.

The company launched a national advertising campaign in 2011 called Dress Irresponsibly. While the campaign was a success, it also received broad criticism from parents when they noted that some clothing had images of nearly naked women or an inverted American flag.

In 2012, PacSun collaborated with sisters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner to produce their own fashion line based on their personal style.

In 2016, the company went private again after filing for bankruptcy. PacSun was acquired by Golden Gate Capital that same year.

Today, PacSun has over 600 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Company headquarters are located in Anaheim, California.

PacSun

Pacific Sunwear of California, or PacSun for short, was founded in 1980 by Tom Moore. The company began as a small surf shop in Newport Beach, California.

In 1981, a second location was opened in a shopping mall. The mall location was a huge success.

History

The company’s focus is on clothing and swimwear for teens and young adults.

By 1987, there were 21 locations, all located in shopping malls.

The company began to struggle when they expanded outside of California. Michael Rayden was hired as CEO.

The company turned things around and had 60 stores by 1993. The company went public the same year.

By 1996, there were 198 stores in 33 states.

In 2012, PacSun collaborated with sisters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner to produce their own fashion line based on their personal style.

In 2016, the company went private again after filing for bankruptcy. PacSun was acquired by Golden Gate Capital that same year.

Today, PacSun has over 600 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Company headquarters are located in Anaheim, California.

Aeropostale Corporate Office

Aeropostale was the brainchild of the R.H. Macy Co. and was created in the early 1980s. The original plan was a clothing store targeted to 20 somethings.

The first mall based Aeropostale, or Aero for short, was opened in 1987. By then, the target demographic had changed to 14 to 17 year old girls.

In 1995, Macy’s sold Aeropostale to Bear Sterns Merchant Banking division.

In 2002, the company went public.

In 2009, the company launched P.S. from Aeropostale. The P.S. line is targeted towards 7-12 year olds. The company added merchandise for 5 and 6 year olds in 2011.

Today, the company operates over 1,000 stores in the US and Canada. Most locations are located in shopping malls. In addition, the company licenses their brand to other operators in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. There are currently 27 international locations.

In September of 2016, the company filed for bankruptcy protection. Aeropostale is expected to come out of bankruptcy in 2017 with only 229 locations. The company was acquired by Simon Property Group and General Growth Properties.

Aeropostale

Aeropostale was the brainchild of the R.H. Macy Co. and was created in the early 1980s. The original plan was a clothing store targeted to 20 somethings.

The first mall based Aeropostale, or Aero for short, was opened in 1987. By then, the target demographic had changed to 14 to 17 year old girls.

In 1995, Macy’s sold Aeropostale to Bear Sterns Merchant Banking division.

History

In 2002, the company went public.

In 2009, the company launched P.S. from Aeropostale. The P.S. line is targeted towards 7-12 year olds. The company added merchandise for 5 and 6 year olds in 2011.

Gap Corporate Office

The Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher. The first store was located on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.

In 1970, a second location was opened in San Jose.

By 1973, there were 25 locations and had expanded to the east coast.

In 1974, the company began selling private label merchandise.

During the 1990s, the company rebranded as an upscale clothier under CEO Millard Drexler. Drexler was fired in 2002 for overexpanding the company and also for clashing with the Fisher family.

Today, the company operates over 3000 stores (over 2500 of which are in the US) worldwide under three brands: Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy.

Gap

The Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher. The first store was located on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.

In 1970, a second location was opened in San Jose.

By 1973, there were 25 locations and had expanded to the east coast.

History

In 1974, the company began selling private label merchandise.

During the 1990s, the company rebranded as an upscale clothier under CEO Millard Drexler. Drexler was fired in 2002 for overexpanding the company and also for clashing with the Fisher family.

Today, the company operates over 3000 stores (over 2500 of which are in the US) worldwide under three brands: Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy.

Urban Outfitters Corporate Office

Urban Outfitters began in 1972 as the Free People Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company was founded by current CEO Richard Hayne and Scott Belair. The two were roommates at Lehigh University.

In 1976, the store was moved to a larger building and renamed to Urban Outfitters.

In 1980, a second store was opened in Cambridge, MA.

In 1987, Kenneth Cleeland was hired as CFO. Cleeland cleaned up the books and helped Hayne open 6 more stores in the following 3 years.

In 1992, the first Anthropologie store was opened in Wayne, PA.

Despite the coronavirus, Urban Outfitters was expected to have a banner year in 2022.

In February 2022, the company announced that it would also sell Chlorophyll Water at select locations.

Today, Urban Outfitters operates over 400 retail locations under five brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and BHLDN.

Urban Outfitters maintains a corporate office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Urban Outfitters

In 1976, the store was moved to a larger building and renamed to Urban Outfitters.

History

In 1980, a second store was opened in Cambridge, MA.

In 1987, Kenneth Cleeland was hired as CFO. Cleeland cleaned up the books and helped Hayne open 6 more stores in the following 3 years.

In 1992, the first Anthropologie store was opened in Wayne, PA.

Despite the coronavirus, Urban Outfitters was expected to have a banner year in 2022.

In February 2022, the company announced that it would also sell Chlorophyll Water at select locations.

Today, Urban Outfitters operates over 400 retail locations under five brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and BHLDN.

Urban Outfitters maintains a corporate office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.