Headlines

Barneys is Sold

Jones Apparel Group completes purchase of fashion retailer

Published

19 years ago

December 21, 2004

admin1

Jones Apparel Group Inc. (Bristol, Pa.) has completed its $397 million acquisition of Barneys New York.

“The acquisition of Barneys is a wonderful complement to our diversification strategy,” said Jones ceo Peter Boneparth. “Its focus on the luxury consumer provides an added dimension to our existing brand portfolio and creates future expansion opportunities. I welcome Howard Socol, chairman and ceo of Barneys New York, and the entire Barneys team, to the Jones family.”

Jones Apparel Group, a leading designer and marketer of branded apparel, footwear and accessories, produces such nationally recognized brands as Jones New York, Evan-Picone, Norton McNaughton, Gloria Vanderbilt, Erika, l.e.i., Energie, Nine West, Easy Spirit, Enzo Angiolini, Bandolino, Joan & David, Mootsies Tootsies, Sam & Libby, Napier, Judith Jack, Kasper, Anne Klein, Albert Nipon and LeSuit. The company also markets apparel under the Polo Jeans Company brand licensed from Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.; costume jewelry under the Tommy Hilfiger brand licensed from Tommy Hilfiger Licensing Inc.; and the Givenchy brand licensed from Givenchy Corp.

MasterClass: ‘Re-Sparkling’ Retail: Using Store Design to Build Trust, Faith and Brand Loyalty

HOW CAN WE EMPOWER and inspire senior leaders to see design as an investment for future retail growth? This session, led by retail design expert Ian Johnston from Quinine Design, explores how physical stores remain unmatched in the ability to build trust, faith, and loyalty with your customers, ultimately driving shareholder value.

Presented by:
Ian Johnston
Founder and Creative Director, Quinine Design