Hatley
Hatley is a Canadian family-run clothing company, rooted in North Hatley, Quebec, and headquartered in Montreal. Children's clothing is its core, alongside women's apparel.
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Alice and John Odland |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Canada |
| Reach | More than 3,000 boutiques in 37 countries |
| Website | hatley.com |
What is Hatley?
Hatley is a Canadian clothing company whose roots lie in North Hatley, Quebec, where Alice and John Odland moved from Toronto in the 1980s. The family started Hatley in 1986 with a gift shop called the Little Blue House. The company is headquartered in Montreal, although North Hatley remains central to its identity and designs.
History
The Odlands' three sons, Jeremy, Nick and Chris, took over the business in the late 1990s. The first Hatley-branded store opened in 2007 in Whistler, British Columbia.
Products and positioning
Children's clothing is the brand's core, with women's apparel as a second line. Hatley also sells rainwear and swimwear for children through retailers such as John Lewis in the UK, and it has talked of expanding into winter apparel.
Distribution
Hatley operates around a dozen of its own stores, with most outside Canada in the United States and the UK. It is sold in more than 3,000 boutiques across 37 countries, which makes wholesale a major part of the business.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hatley from?
Hatley is a Canadian company rooted in North Hatley, Quebec, and headquartered in Montreal.
What does Hatley sell?
Hatley sells children's clothing as its core, plus women's apparel, including rainwear and swimwear.