New York & Company (RTW Retailwinds) History & Historical Profile

Historical Record

February 2019 Summary: RTW Retailwinds, Inc . is a specialty women's omni-channel and digitally enabled retailer with a powerful multi-brand lifestyle platform providing curated fashion solutions that are versatile, on-trend, and stylish at a great value. The specialty retailer, first incorporated in 1918, has grown to now operate roughly 430 retail and outlet locations in 36 states while also growing a substantial eCommerce business. The company's portfolio includes branded merchandise from New York & Company, Fashion to Figure, and collaborations with Eva Mendes, Gabrielle Union and Kate Hudson. Its branded merchandise is sold exclusively at its retail and outlet locations and online at www.nyandcompany.com. Additionally, certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company are available at the Company's website: www.nyandcompany.com.

2013 Summary : New York & Company, Inc. is a specialty retailer of women's fashion apparel and accessories. The Company's branded New York & Company merchandise is sold through its national network of retail stores and electronic commerce (e-Commerce) store at www.nyandcompany.com. The target customers for the Company's merchandise are fashion-conscious, value-sensitive women between the ages of 25 and 45. As of February 2, 2013, the Company operated 519 stores with 2.7 million selling square feet in 43 states. The Company offers a merchandise assortment consisting of wear-to-work, casual apparel and accessories, including pants, dresses, jackets, knit tops, blouses, sweaters, denim, t-shirts, activewear, handbags and jewelry. During fiscal year 2012, the Company opened 18 new Outlet stores, remodeled 13 stores and closed 31 stores, ending the year with 519 stores, including 44 Outlet stores and 2.7 million selling square feet.