Pacific Sunwear of California, or PacSun, is an American retailer and clothing brand. Based in the culture and lifestyle of California, the company sells clothing, footwear, and accessories, primarily to teens and young adults. Founded as a small Newport Beach surf shop in 1980, PacSun grew into a national brand, with over 800 stores in 2011. After going bankrupt in 2016, PacSun was acquired by Golden Gate Capital. Currently, there are still over 600 PacSun stores in the US.
Alternatives to Pacsun
Supreme
Company: Supreme | Founder: James Jebbia | Since: 1994
Supreme is an online clothing retailer, headquartered in New York City, USA. They specialize in skateboarding, hiphop, punk rock, and youth fashion. They carry clothing, footwear, and accessories, including skateboards. The products they sell are by in-house designers and still…
Zumiez
Company: Zumiez Inc. | Founder: Thomas D. Campion, Gary Haakenson | CEO: Richard M. Brooks Jr. | Since: 1978
Zumiez is an American store that specializes in clothing and gear for action sports like surfing, BMX, skateboarding, and snowboarding. Founded in 1978, the retail chain was known as Above the Belt until the mid-eighties, when it was changed to…
Fred Flare
Company: Fred Flare, Inc. | Founder: Keith Carollo and Chris Bick | Since: 1998
Fred Flare is an online apparel store. They specialize in selling one-of-a-kind designs on tops, underwear, socks, footwear, and home decor. They feature designs of American designers, including independent artists from around the world. Registration is optional.
Hot Topic
Company: Hot Topic Inc. | Founder: Orv Madden | CEO: Steve Vranes | Since: 1989
Hot Topic is an American apparel and accessories retailer that specializes in pop culture and artist licensed products for a young adult and teen audience. The first store opened in 1989. Since that time, the store has gone through various…
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