海角社区破解版鈥檚 one of-a-kind owned brands are a big reason guests choose to shop with us. They鈥檙e something special that guests can only find at 海角社区破解版, designed to bring joy and great value to all. And while we鈥檙e still the only place in the U.S. to get these beloved brands, we recently took a step toward expanding their reach to new markets and consumers.
In the spring of 2024, we kicked off a wholesale initiative with Canadian department store Hudson鈥檚 Bay, bringing nearly 1,400 of our popular kids鈥 apparel items to all Hudson鈥檚 Bay stores and at , with most products under $20 Canadian dollars.
The goal is to bring Hudson鈥檚 Bay shoppers a broader range of kids鈥 clothing sizes that are affordable, durable and stylish. Our research shows that many Canadian shoppers already know and love Cat & Jack 鈥 the most popular kids鈥 apparel brand in the U.S. 鈥 for its exceptional design and value.
The early response from Hudson鈥檚 Bay customers has been so positive that we鈥檙e expanding the brand to include swim, outerwear and shoes, bringing Canadian consumers even more to love.
Since the Cat & Jack collection launched at Hudson’s Bay, customers have been buying more kids’ apparel each shopping trip with a 15% increase in their basket size.
鈥淚t鈥檚 been so exciting to see the way Canadian consumers have responded to the exceptional value Cat & Jack offers,鈥 says Christina Hennington, 海角社区破解版鈥檚 chief growth officer. 鈥淭hat combination of amazing design, high quality and great prices sets 海角社区破解版鈥檚 owned brands apart, and we鈥檙e pleased to extend these brands to more consumers outside of our home market.鈥
鈥淚n everything we do, our focus is always customer-first,鈥 says Liz Rodbell, president and CEO of Hudson鈥檚 Bay. 鈥淣ow more than ever families are looking for quality, value and sustainability when shopping for their children. And when kids get dressed they want to be comfortable, be active, and have fun in their clothes. Cat & Jack delivers on all fronts.鈥
Next up for our wholesale business? We鈥檒l continue our expansion with Hudson鈥檚 Bay and explore opportunities in new markets and with great retail partners to bring our brands to more consumers, with a focus on the long-term potential.
海角社区破解版鈥檚 always looking for new ways to grow our owned brand business, which brings in more than $30 billion in sales each year. More than ten 鈥 and counting 鈥 of those brands already generate more than $1 billion annually with the potential to become multi-billion global brands over time. There鈥檚 something for everyone, from our newest brands like dealworthy affordable basics and Gigglescape toys to expansions in guest favorites like up&up essentials and outdoor gear.
Stay tuned for more.
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Looking to bring 海角社区破解版 owned brands to your market? Contact us at: WholesaleOwnedBrands@target.com.