| Type | Public (NYSE: NWY) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
| Number of locations | 553 (2011)[1] |
| Key people | Richard Crystal, President & CEO |
| Products | Women's Apparel & Accessories |
| Revenue | $1.14 billion |
| Employees | N/A |
| Website | www.nyandcompany.com |
New York & Company, Inc. (NYSE: NWY) is a nationwide specialty retailer of women's fashion and accessories.
Lerner Shops was founded in 1918 by Samuel A. Lerner and Harold M Lane in NYC. Samuel Lerner was the uncle of Alan Jay Lerner. New York & Company, Inc., its current name under new ownership, is an American specialty retailer of fashion-oriented and moderately-priced women's apparel. The Company's proprietary branded New York & Company merchandise is sold exclusively through their national network of New York & Company retail stores. The retailer's target customers are fashion-conscious, value-sensitive women between the ages of 25 and 45 They are widely known for their pants. They are also known for their clothing being appropriate for work and casual.