Hanna Andersson is a Portland, Oregon-based corporation that specializes in children's apparel. The company operates online and mail-order in the United States and ships to almost 200 countries around the world.
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Gun Denhart, Tom Denhart |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, USA |
Key people | Aimée Lapic (CEO) |
| Products | Children's clothing |
| Owner | L Catterton |
Number of employees | 400[1] |
| Website | www.hannaandersson.com |
History
editIn 1983, Swedish-born Gun Denhart founded the company in Portland, Oregon, in the garage of her home.[2] The company began as an exclusively mail-order catalog retailer; Hanna Andersson mailed out its first catalog in 1984.[3] Co-founder Tom Denhart would remain the company's creative director until 1995.[4] The first brick-and-mortar store opened in 1990, but now operates as an online only retailer.[5]
In 1995, the Denharts hired Phil Iosca as CEO/President. He refocused the company on young children's apparel.[6] Then, in 2001, the Denharts sold the company for $175 million.[7] Following the initial sale, Hanna Andersson was sold to a succession of private equity firms and purchased by Sun Capital Partners. Gun Denhart remained on the Board of Directors until 2007. When Iosca retired in 2010, then-COO Adam Stone was named the new CEO of the company.[8][9]
In August 2016, Hanna Andersson was sold to L Catterton for an undisclosed amount. The company's executive team was kept intact.[10] In 2022, Aimée Lapic[11] was named as the CEO of Hanna Andersson.[12]
Philanthropy and company policies
editThe company has received notable attention over the years due to Denhart's advocacy of progressive workplace policies. Denhart's initiatives included family-friendly employment policies in support of work-family balance and the charitable donation of 5% of the company's pre-tax profits to groups working for children's welfare.[13] These efforts, along with Denhart's other work, led the Oregon Commission of Women to name her the "Woman of Achievement" for 2013.[14] The company's "HannaHelps" program also garnered attention for awarding yearly grants to schools and non-profit groups serving children throughout the United States.[15]
Products
editHanna Andersson manufactures clothing for babies, toddlers, kids, and women.[16] Over 60% of the company's products are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and many items are made with organic cotton.[17] In 2014, the company expanded its offerings to include home décor and bedding.[18] Currently the brand focuses on high-quality clothing and pajamas for babies, toddlers, kids, and adults and was and is known for bright, happy designs and matching family pajamas.
References
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- ^ "Hanna Andersson Corp. History". Funding Universe.
- ^ "If at first you don't succeed". Portland Business Journal. 2000-01-30. Retrieved 2014-09-08.
- ^ "Gun Denhart talks impact investing". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ^ "Hanna Andersson Company Profile". Sun Capital Partners. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ^ "Changing for Good: The Case of Hanna Andersson Corporation". An Introduction to Organizational Behavior. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ^ "L Catterton buys children's clothing brand Hanna Andersson – PE HUB". 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- ^ Andersson, Hanna. "Hanna Andersson Names Aimée Lapic Chief Executive Officer". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ "Hanna Andersson names Sally Pofcher CEO". www.bizjournals.com. March 31, 2021.
- ^ "Too Good to Be True? Is creating the ideal workplace hazardous to your business' health?". INC. 1994-07-01. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
- ^ "Gun Denhart named Woman of Achievement for 2013 by the Oregon Commission for Women". OregonLive. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ^ "Who is Hanna?". Elephant Journal. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
- ^ "Company Overview of Hanna Andersson, LLC". Bloomberg.
- ^ "Safe Baby Clothing Guide". Gimme The Good Stuff. 11 March 2014.
- ^ "Hanna Andersson Add Kids' Home Decor To Its Children's Clothing Line". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2014-11-17.