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Unity Brands acquires Kit and Ace, looks to expand and amplify brand

Unity Brands, a brand management and consulting firm, has announced its acquisition of Kit and Ace Technical Apparel, a Canadian lifestyle apparel label that it is looking to propel into the future. The company, owned by David Lui, Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti, said it would be focusing on “enhanced strategic initiatives, expanded market...

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Technical clothing brand Kit and Ace struggles in retail

Apparel company Kit and Ace is undergoing some hardships in the current retail climate. The company is experiencing layoffs as well as closures for some of its international stores including locations in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Two of the brands stores in the U.K. have already closed, according to Drapers. Kit and Ace’s locations in...

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Kit and Ace lays off 10 percent of its head office staff

London - Kit and Ace, the apparel brand launched by the wife and son of Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson, has let go of 10 percent of head office staff. The start-up company stated it axed 35 roles at its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada last Thursday, as the company slows down its expansion rate. Best known for its wash-and-wear...

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Kit and Ace debuts Pasadena location next week

Los Angeles – Kit and Ace just confirmed that it will be opening it’s a boutique off of Colorado Boulevard. Up until this point, the brand has only introduced a temporary pop-up located in downtown Los Angeles. Now, moving forward, the California-based brand will be joining other cult-favorites in Old Town Pasadena next week. According to Racked...

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Kit and Ace plans for California expansion

Los Angeles - Canadian apparel brand Kit and Ace just unveiled that it will open three new locations in Southern California. The elevated basics brand will open locations in Venice, El Segundo, and Old Town Pasadena. According to Racked LA the two latter locations will debut this year on October 29 and November 12 respectively. The...

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Kit and Ace finalize their plans to open a retail store in SF shopping district

Canada-based retailer Kit and Ace recently won an enduring battle to gain a space into San Francisco’s shopping district. The start-up company is scheduled to open their brick-and-mortars store at the end of October this year. The company had issues with the promise of its opening due to an issue of “formula retail.” Once the store opening was...