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, 122 outlet stores in North America, as well as an online store.
Alternatives to Ann Taylor
Loft
Company: Ann Inc. | Founder: Richard Liebeskind | CEO: Katherine Krill | Since: 1954
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…
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,…
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…
Tobi
Company: Tobi.com LLC | Founder: Kenneth Chan | CEO: Kenneth Chan | Since: 2006
Tobi is an e-commerce platform that retails women’s ready-to-wear clothing in the United States. Tobi is a vertically integrated company, meaning they design, produce and market all of their products. Leveraging on technology and a world-class team, Tobi is able…
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…
Shop Bop
Company: Amazon.com Inc. | Founder: Bob Lamey | CEO: Bob Lamey | Since: 2000
Shopbop is an online clothing and footwear retailer. They put together a collection for every season and highlight what is hot in fashion today. They partner with contemporary designer brands to come up with a wide array of fashionable and…
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