Naartjie is a specialty children's clothing retailer founded in 1989 in Cape Town, South Africa by designer Anne Eales. The company has since been acquired by Truworths International.[1] The clothing is made from African cotton.

History

The company previously operated 55 stores located in the United States,[2] and was based in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The company's American corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 15, 2013.[3] The Wall Street Journal reported on October 3, 2014 the American store would begin "Going out of business sales."[4]

Previously, there are 22 stores located in South Africa.

Today, the brand is sold online at Truworths,[5] as well as Walmart[6]

References

  1. ^ "Naartjie Kids Company Profile: Acquisition & Investors | PitchBook". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Naartjie Kids - About". www.naartjiekids.com.
  3. ^ "Children's Retailer Naartjie Custom Kids filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Utah". Chapter11Cases.com.
  4. ^ "Naartjie kicks off going out of business sales all kids clothes must go". wsj.com.
  5. ^ "Naartjie Kids & Baby Clothing | Truworths". www.truworths.co.za. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Walmart". Walmart. Retrieved 4 February 2023.

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