All Brands Owned by J.Crew Group, Inc.

What does J.Crew Group own?

J.Crew Group owns and operates four brands: J.Crew, Madewell, J.Crew Factory, and crewcuts. It runs more than 430 stores and three e-commerce sites across the United States. All brands are internally developed; the company has made no major brand acquisitions.

Is J.Crew Group publicly traded?

No. The company was public from 2006 to 2011, went private in a leveraged buyout, and emerged from 2020 bankruptcy under creditor ownership. A planned Madewell IPO in 2019 was abandoned. No shares trade publicly.

Who founded J.Crew Group?

Arthur Cinader and his daughter Emily Cinader Woods launched the J.Crew catalog in 1983. The corporate parent traces to Popular Merchandise, founded in 1947 by Mitchell Cinader and Saul Charles.

Where is J.Crew Group headquartered?

The company is headquartered at 225 Liberty Street in New York City. Madewell operates from dedicated offices in New York as well.

How many brands does J.Crew Group own?

Four: J.Crew, Madewell, J.Crew Factory, and crewcuts. Madewell is the growth engine with estimated revenue near $1 billion of the group's roughly $3 billion total.

Who owns J.Crew Group?

Hedge fund Anchorage Capital Group is the majority owner, having converted its lender position to equity in the September 2020 bankruptcy emergence. Davidson Kempner and Blackstone's GSO hold smaller stakes. There is no public float.

Did J.Crew Group go bankrupt?

Yes. The company filed for Chapter 11 on May 4, 2020, the first major U.S. retail bankruptcy of the pandemic, driven by a $1.7 billion debt load from the 2011 leveraged buyout. It emerged in September 2020 with most debt converted to equity.