Loft started as an extension of the Ann Taylor brand retailing relaxed and casual outfits to wear at home and at work. Since launching in 1996, Loft has evolved into a brand of its own and targets younger customers. Loft retails its items through a chains of physical stores throughout the US and its online store.
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Banana Republic
Company: Gap Inc. | Founder: Mel Ziegler, Patricia Ziegler | CEO: Mark Breitbard | Since: 1978
Banana Republic is a retailer of clothes and accessories for men and women. The company was launched in 1978 originally as a safari clothing retailer and was later re-branded to offer luxury clothing options when purchased by Gap Inc. in…
J Crew
Company: J. Crew Group, Inc. | Founder: Emily Scott | CEO: James Brett | Since: 1983
J. Crew is an American retailer of clothing and accessories for men and women. The company merchandises its products under two main brands: J. Crew and Madewell, offering its clients product categories such as denim, dresses, wedding, shoes, jewelry, suits,…
Old Navy
Company: Gap Inc. | Founder: Millard Drexler | CEO: Sonia Syngal | Since: 1994
Old Navy is a designer, manufacturer and retailer of clothing and accessories for men, women and children at very affordable prices. The company offers a wide variety of collections, including business, maternity and casual clothing. The brand was launched in…
Anthropologie
Company: Urban Outfitters | Founder: Richard Hayne | CEO: David W. McCreight | Since: 1992
Anthropologie is an online retail clothing and footwear store for women. They also carry accessories, beauty and wellness products, and home and furnishings. They even offer customized furniture. Aside from that, they also offer a separate line for weddings. From…
Free People
Company: URBN | Founder: Richard Hayne | Since: 1984
Free People is an online fashion retail shop for professional, young women. They have dresses, tops and bottoms, intimates, accessories, footwear, swimwear, activewear, and health and beauty products. The fashion they feature are designed by their in-house design team. Aside…
Ann Taylor
Company: Ann Inc. | Founder: Richard Liebeskind | CEO: Katherine Krill | Since: 1954
Ann Taylor is an American retailer of women’s apparel. Ann Taylor is known for its classic and sophisticated style, as well as its timeless fit. The company started in 1954 in New York and has grown to operate 242 stores,…
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