# Janie and Jack

> Janie and Jack is a San Francisco-based premium children's clothing brand founded in 2002, known for classic, well-tailored apparel and special-occasion outfits for newborns through age 18. After passing through Gymboree and Gap Inc. ownership, it is now operated under Go Global Retail. The brand pairs boutique-style seasonal collections with a growing e-commerce business and, in 2025, expanded into an online marketplace and its first international store in London.

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Terri Fisher (Co-founder), Denise Kalinowski (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~640 employees
- **Products:** Baby & Newborn Apparel, Kids' Apparel (Girls & Boys), Special Occasion & Formal Wear, Family Matching Outfits, Accessories & Shoes
- **Notable:** Grew from a single 2002 San Francisco boutique to a national chain of premium children's boutiques., Maintained its distinct brand identity through Gymboree's two bankruptcies and multiple ownership changes., Acquired by Gap Inc. in 2019 and by Go Global Retail in 2021.

## Products & services

- **Baby & Newborn Apparel** — Clothing and accessories for sizes 0-24 months, including layette, rompers, and christening/special-occasion pieces.
- **Kids' Apparel (Girls & Boys)** — Seasonal collections in sizes 2T-18 spanning casual wear, playwear, outerwear, and formal wear.
- **Special Occasion & Formal Wear** — Dresses, suits, and holiday looks for weddings, holidays, and milestone events.
- **Family Matching Outfits** — Coordinated matching sets and pajamas for siblings and families.
- **Accessories & Shoes** — Children's shoes, hats, hair accessories, and gifts.
- **Online Marketplace** — Third-party marketplace (built with Mirakl) extending into toys, home decor, kids and baby gear, and health & wellness.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single 2002 San Francisco boutique to a national chain of premium children's boutiques.
- Maintained its distinct brand identity through Gymboree's two bankruptcies and multiple ownership changes.
- Acquired by Gap Inc. in 2019 and by Go Global Retail in 2021.
- Launched a third-party lifestyle marketplace in 2025, extending beyond apparel.
- Opened its first international store - a UK flagship in Chelsea, London - in November 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — Janie and Jack and HATCH opened a first UK dual-concept flagship store on King's Road in London's Chelsea neighbourhood.
- **2025-10** — Go Global Retail acquired maternity brand HATCH Collection, to be operated alongside Janie and Jack under Matri Group.
- **2025** — Launched a third-party online marketplace (powered by Mirakl) expanding into toys, home decor, kids/baby gear, and wellness, targeting 100 brand partners.
- **2025** — Appointed a new president and CEO to lead the brand's next chapter.

## Links

- Website: https://janieandjack.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/janie-and-jack
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/janieandjack
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/janieandjack
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janieandjack
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/janieandjack
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janieandjack

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Last updated: 2026-07-26