Just Group
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| Just Group | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public ASX:JST |
| Founded | Melbourne (1970) |
| Headquarters | Melbourne |
| Key people | The Kimberly Family |
| Industry | retail |
| Products | Casualwear, Womenswear, Menswear, Sleepwear, Accessories |
| Employees | 4000 |
| Website | http://www.justgroup.com.au/ |
The Just Group is one of Australia and New Zealand's leading retail companies. Incorporating Just Jeans, Dotti, Jay Jays, Jacqui-E, Portmans, Peter Alexander and Smiggle, it's growth and aggressive marketing have shaped the Australian and New Zealand retail market.
[edit] History
Just Jeans was first founded in 1970 by the Kimberly Family. The first store was opened on Chapel Street, Prahan. The idea of selling jeans stacked on shelves was new to the market, but proved to be popular. In 1993 when around 200 Just Jeans stores had been opened the company acquired Jay Jays. Following this Jacqui-E, Peter Alexander, Portmans, Dotti and Smiggle were acquired in 1994, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2007, respectively. Now branded under the name, The Just Group, the company continues to drive and excel Australasia's retail market. The Just Group is currently owned and operated by Kimbyr Investments Ltd. Their headquarters are based in Richmond, Melbourne and Penrose, Auckland.
[edit] Stores
Just Jeans
Fashionable casualwear at mid-market price points, targeted at the 16-39 year-old with greater sales in womenswear. First opened in 1970.
Jay Jays
Value for money "street smart" casual apparel for the 16-18 year-old youth market, offering a range of clothing and accessories that covers basic casual, street, surf and club styles. Acquired in 1993.
Portmans
Office and casualwear targeted at value-conscious 20 -26 year-old women. Acquired in 2001.
Dotti
Fast, fashionable clothes and accessories for the teenage girl. Acquired in 2004.
Smiggle
Smiggle focuses on giving customers the hottest looking stationery products, in the best range of colours at the best possible price. Acquired in 2007.
Jacqui-E
Quality and fashionable womenswear at mid-market price-points, targeted at the 30-35 year-old career and family woman. Acquired in 1994.
Peter Alexander
Sleepwear, intimates, fashionable fitness apparel, bedlinen, casual and fashionable resortwear and accessories, sold primarily by way of catalogue, Internet and stores. Acquired in 2000.
[edit] External Links
Just Group website
Just Jeans website
Dotti website
Smiggle Website
Portmans website
Jay Jays website
Jacqui-E website
Peter Alexander website
