J. Crew

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J.Crew is a company that supplies clothing and accessories. It offers men, women and children apparel, including swimwear, outerwear, and shoes. In addition, the company owns a number of retail and outlet stores, as well as online stores. J.Crew operates under two brands: J.Crew Factory and Madewell.

TypePrivate
Founded1983
HQNew York, NY, USMap
Websitejcrew.com
Employee Ratings3.9More
Overall CultureD+More
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Employees (est.) (Feb 2019)4,300(-8%)
Job Openings1,140
Revenue (FY, 2019)$2.5 B(+3%)
Cybersecurity ratingBMore

Key People/Management at J. Crew

Michael Nicholson

Michael Nicholson

President and COO
Lynda Markoe

Lynda Markoe

Chief Administrative Officer
Libby Wadle

Libby Wadle

President & Chief Executive Officer – Madewell
Jan Singer

Jan Singer

Chief Executive Officer and Director
Vincent Zanna

Vincent Zanna

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Chad Leat

Chad Leat

Director and Chairman of the Board
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J. Crew Office Locations

J. Crew has an office in New York
New York, NY, US (HQ)
770 Broadway
New York, NY, US
225 Liberty St
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J. Crew Financials and Metrics

Summary Metrics

Founding Date

1983
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J. Crew Revenue

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J. Crew's revenue was reported to be $2.54 b in FY, 2019 which is a 2.3% increase from the previous period.
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Revenue (FY, 2019)

2.5b

Revenue growth (FY, 2019 - FY, 2019), %

2.3%

Gross profit (FY, 2019)

964.1m

Gross profit margin (FY, 2019), %

38%

Net income (FY, 2019)

(78.8m)

EBIT (FY, 2019)

71.5m

Cash (1-Feb-2020)

26.1m
Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019

Revenue

2.4b2.4b2.5b2.5b

Revenue growth, %

(2%)5%2%

Cost of goods sold

1.6b1.5b1.6b1.6b

Gross profit

875.3m892.2m835.7m964.1m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019

Revenue

567.5m569.8m593.2m513.2m560.9m566.7m540.5m587.6m622.2m578.5m588.8m625.6m

Cost of goods sold

362.5m366.6m367.3m343.7m344.3m339.4m333.6m361.6m383.8m364.7m379.4m371.1m

Gross profit

205.0m203.2m225.9m169.5m216.6m227.2m206.8m226.0m238.4m213.8m209.4m254.5m

Gross profit Margin, %

36%36%38%33%39%40%38%38%38%37%36%41%
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Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019

Cash

132.2m107.1m25.7m26.1m

Accounts Receivable

40.3m33.8m

Prepaid Expenses

59.5m83.2m84.9m59.3m

Inventories

314.5m292.5m390.5m369.1m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019

Cash

54.7m49.2m38.4m104.6m62.4m49.2m36.0m34.7m31.9m30.2m27.2m29.0m

Accounts Receivable

56.4m42.1m44.2m

Prepaid Expenses

69.4m67.3m76.9m76.7m63.8m77.5m93.7m107.9m126.7m68.7m57.5m60.0m

Inventories

391.4m391.6m446.3m325.0m299.8m365.6m345.3m412.9m565.5m418.0m415.6m484.5m
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Annual
USDFY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019

Net Income

(23.5m)(125.0m)(120.1m)(78.8m)

Depreciation and Amortization

120.0m110.4m95.3m82.7m

Inventories

57.8m22.6m(98.5m)

Accounts Payable

(63.0m)40.4m83.3m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019

Net Income

(8.0m)(16.7m)(24.6m)(123.3m)(143.9m)(161.6m)(33.9m)(40.0m)(45.7m)(16.2m)(60.5m)(80.3m)

Depreciation and Amortization

29.2m58.4m88.3m27.5m54.3m80.9m23.3m48.9m72.8m21.6m43.0m63.3m

Inventories

(18.0m)(19.1m)(74.1m)(10.6m)15.1m(50.9m)(53.0m)(120.8m)(273.5m)(27.6m)(25.4m)(94.1m)

Accounts Payable

236.2m251.2m255.4m26.1m(23.7m)28.0m(43.9m)41.8m82.0m(109.9m)(55.1m)2.5m
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USDQ1, 2017

Debt/Equity

-2 x

Debt/Assets

1 x

Financial Leverage

-1.9 x
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J. Crew Operating Metrics

J. Crew's Stores was reported to be 492 in FY, 2019.
FY, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017FY, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018FY, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019FY, 2019

Stores

575532506492

Retail Stores

281278274271235229229228203196193190182

Mercantile and Factory Stores

181179182182176175175175174173172172

Stores, Madewell

113116119121121121122125129131132138140
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J. Crew Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Grace Holmes, Inc.
H.F.D. No. 55, Inc.
J. Crew Apparel Trading (Shenzhen) Company Limited
J. Crew Asia Limited
J. Crew Brand Corp.
J. Crew Brand Holdings, LLC
J. Crew Brand Intermediate, LLC
J. Crew Brand, LLC
J. Crew Canada Inc.
J. Crew Cayman Limited
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J. Crew Revenue Breakdown

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J. Crew revenue breakdown by business segment: 23.7% from Madewell, 67.2% from J.Crew and 9.1% from Other

J. Crew Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

B

86/100

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J. Crew Online and Social Media Presence

J. Crew's Trends

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J. Crew Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    D+

    60/100

  • CEO Rating

    D+

    62/100

  • Compensation

    C

    61/100

  • Diversity

    D+

    58/100

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J. Crew News and Updates

June 06, 2017
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J. Crew May Never Be the Same Again

In the mid-2000s, J. Crew introduced a generation of young adults to preppy fashion, the edgier alternative to stodgy labels such as Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste that had dominated for decades.
September 10, 2020

J. Crew emerges from bankruptcy: Wall Street Journal

Apparel and accessories retailer J. Crew has emerged from bankruptcy, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May after a protracted struggle amid a string of retail bankruptcy filings that included filings by fellow notables including Bro…
June 28, 2020

If you have a gift card for JCPenney, J. Crew, or another bankrupt retailer, experts say you should use it right away

If you have a gift card to a retailer that has filed for bankruptcy, it's best to use it right away, according to Darren Azman, partner at McDermott Will & Emery.  While most retailers will want to honor gift cards throughout bankruptcy, there are plenty of uncertainties in any restructuring. …
June 22, 2020

There Are A Lot Of J. Crew Items Hidden In Amazon’s Big Style Sale

Amazon's first-ever Big Style Sale is here, and there are a lot of J. Crew clothes worth getting during the promo.
May 04, 2020

J. Crew files for bankruptcy as preppy retailer succumbs to COVID-19 fallout

J. Crew Group Inc filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday with a plan to hand over control to lenders, adding to a list of brick-and-mortar retailers pushed to the brink by widespread store closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 04, 2020

J. Crew Files For Bankruptcy Protection As COVID-19 Pushes Retailers To The Brink

The New York-based chain becomes the first big retailer to fail during the coronavirus pandemic.
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 J. Crew Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was J. Crew founded?

    J. Crew was founded in 1983.

  • Who are J. Crew key executives?

    J. Crew's key executives are Michael Nicholson, Lynda Markoe and Libby Wadle.

  • How many employees does J. Crew have?

    J. Crew has 4,300 employees.

  • What is J. Crew revenue?

    Latest J. Crew annual revenue is $2.5 b.

  • What is J. Crew revenue per employee?

    Latest J. Crew revenue per employee is $590.7 k.

  • Who are J. Crew competitors?

    Competitors of J. Crew include Tory Burch, Nordstrom and American Eagle Outfitters.

  • Where is J. Crew headquarters?

    J. Crew headquarters is located at 770 Broadway, New York.

  • Where are J. Crew offices?

    J. Crew has an office in New York.

  • How many offices does J. Crew have?

    J. Crew has 2 offices.