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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | 1904 |
Founder | Lena Himmelstein |
Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 424 stores |
Products | Apparel, intimates and athleisure |
Parent | The Limited (1982–1999) Charming Shoppes (2001-2012) Ascena Retail Group (2012–2020) Premium Apparel LLC (affiliate of Sycamore Partners) (2021-Present) |
Website | www |
Lane Bryant Inc. is an American women's apparel and intimates specialty retailer focusing on plus-size clothing. The company began in 1904 with maternity designs created by Lena Himmelstein Bryant Malsin.[1] Lane Bryant, Inc., is the largest plus-size retailer in the United States. As of 2022, the chain consists of 448 stores in 46 U.S. states (only Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming do not have Lane Bryant stores).[2] Lane Bryant, Inc. is not affiliated with Lane Bryant catalog (Brylane, Inc.), which was spun off as a separate business in 1993.[3]