WHP Global

WHP Global is an American brand management firm active in the retail industry. Its brands include: Toys "Я" Us, Babies "Я" Us, Lotto, Vera Wang, rag & bone, G-Star, Joe's Jeans, Express, Bonobos, Anne Klein, Joseph Abboud, Isaac Mizrahi, and Warners,[1] earning over $7 billion in annual retail sales. Yehuda Shmidman is the founder, and CEO.[2]

History

In March 2020, WHP Global acquired the trademarks to the Joseph Abboud brand from Tailored Brands. In turn, Tailored Brands entered into a licensing agreement with WHP Global for the continuing rights to sell and rent Joseph Abboud apparel and selected accessories in the U.S. and Canada.[3]

In August 2021, WHP Global announced that Toys "Я" Us would open 400+ stores within Macy's starting in 2022.[4]

In April 2023, Express and WHP Global agreed to acquire Bonobos from Walmart for $75 million.[5] The deal was completed on May 25, 2023.[6]

In April 2024, WHP Global completed the acquisition of rag & bone.[7] The same month, WHP Global also sought to acquire Guess?, Inc. but the offer was declined.[8]i

In December 2024, WHP Global acquired Vera Wang’s namesake brand.[9][10]

See also

• LVMH
• Kering
• Catalyst Brands
• Individualized Apparel Group