J.Crew Factory
J.Crew Group · United States
J.Crew Factory is the outlet division of the American apparel retailer J.Crew Group, headquartered in New York City. It sells women's, men's and children's clothing and accessories through outlet stores and online at lower price points than the main J.Crew line.
| Parent group | J.Crew Group |
|---|---|
| Group founded | 1947, New York |
| Group headquarters | New York City |
| Outlets (2018) | 174 J.Crew Factory outlets |
| Website | factory.jcrew.com |
What is J.Crew Factory?
J.Crew Factory is the outlet arm of J.Crew Group, the New York based apparel company behind the J.Crew brand. It operates alongside the mainline J.Crew stores and offers the group's familiar American casual style at outlet prices.
History
The parent company traces its roots to 1947, when Mitchell Cinader and Saul Charles founded Popular Merchandise, Inc. The J.Crew name followed in 1983. Over time the business grew from mail order catalogues into retail stores, outlet locations and online sales. In 2011 TPG Capital and Leonard Green and Partners took the company private, and Anchorage Capital Group is today listed among its owners.
Products and positioning
Like the wider group, J.Crew Factory covers women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories. Its role within the group is to serve value-conscious shoppers with outlet-priced versions of J.Crew's classic wardrobe staples.
Distribution
The outlet division is built on physical stores supported by its own e-commerce site. By 2018 J.Crew operated 174 J.Crew Factory outlets, a figure that then included 42 J.Crew Mercantile locations.
Why it matters
J.Crew Factory illustrates how an established American specialty retailer uses a dedicated outlet banner to reach a broader price segment while keeping its core brand positioning distinct.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns J.Crew Factory?
J.Crew Factory is part of J.Crew Group, the New York based company that also runs the J.Crew brand.
What does J.Crew Factory sell?
It sells women's, men's and children's clothing and accessories at outlet prices, in stores and online.