DXL Group
DXL Group (NASDAQ: DXLG) is the largest U.S. specialty retailer of men's big and tall apparel, operating 296 brick-and-mortar stores and the dxl.com e-commerce platform to serve consumers requiring extended sizing (XL and above).
- Company typePublic
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersCanton, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What DXL Group does
DXL Group (Destination XL Group, Inc., NASDAQ: DXLG) is the largest U.S. specialty retailer of men's big and tall apparel, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts. The company operates 296 DXL Big + Tall brick-and-mortar retail stores across the United States alongside the dxl.com direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, targeting men who require extended sizing (XL and above) and cannot find properly fitting apparel at generalist retailers. Its product catalog spans shirts, pants and shorts, outerwear, activewear, suits, underwear and loungewear, shoes, accessories, team merchandise, and a Hang Ten branded swimwear line.
DXL generates revenue almost entirely through one-time retail transactions — there is no subscription or recurring component. Pricing follows a unit model with a tiered "Buy More, Save More" volume-discount program (e.g., T-shirts from $21.99 each when buying two or more versus a $32 regular price), supplemented by seasonal Friends + Family promotional events offering 25% off regular-priced items. Distribution is single-country (U.S.) direct-to-consumer through owned retail and e-commerce; no wholesale or marketplace channels are operated. The customer base is a single vertical segment (big and tall men), addressed through both physical and digital storefronts.
The business is under meaningful stress. Fiscal 2025 sales declined 6.9% to $435 million with an $35.9 million net loss (versus $3.1 million net income in FY2024) and comparable-store sales down 8.4%; Q1 fiscal 2026 produced $103.3 million in sales (down 2.1%) with a $5.9 million net loss. In December 2025, DXL announced an all-stock merger of equals with FullBeauty Brands (projected combined revenue ~$1.2 billion; DXL holders 45% / FullBeauty holders 55%), but the Board reevaluated that transaction in June 2026 citing FullBeauty's indebtedness and a challenging consumer environment. Zodiac Partners II has separately made an unsolicited $0.84-per-share tender offer that the Board is reviewing with Guggenheim Securities and Greenberg Traurig, while CEO Harvey Kanter announced his retirement effective August 11, 2026.
DXL Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DXL Group
- Legal name
- Destination XL Group, Inc.
- Website
- https://dxl.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- DXL Group (NASDAQ: DXLG) is the largest U.S. specialty retailer of men's big and tall apparel, operating 296 brick-and-mortar stores and the dxl.com e-commerce platform to serve consumers requiring extended sizing (XL and above).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DXL Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Big and Tall Men's Apparel Retail
- NAICS
- Apparel Manufacturing (315)
- SIC
- Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plus Size & Extended Sizes Apparel Retail (CRAAABAJ)
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Where DXL Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Canton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
DXL Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Retail Apparel Sales: DXL Group generates revenue through the sale of big and tall men's apparel and accessories through its DXL Big + Tall retail stores and e-commerce platforms. Revenue is generated from individual customer transactions with no subscription component.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Retail pricing with volume discounts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
DXL Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DXL Group operates DXL Big + Tall, a specialty retail platform that sells big and tall men's apparel and accessories in extended sizes starting at XL. The merchandise assortment includes shirts, pants and shorts, outerwear, activewear, team apparel, suits, underwear and loungewear, shoes, swimwear (including the Hang Ten brand), and accessories, available through 296 physical retail stores across the United States and the dxl.com online store.
Product overview
DXL Group operates DXL Big + Tall (dxl.com), a specialized retail platform for big and tall men's clothing and accessories. The offering is structured as a unified e-commerce and physical retail platform with a comprehensive product catalog organized into categories including Shirts, Pants + Shorts, Outerwear, Activewear, Teams, Suit Shop, Underwear + Lounge, Shoes, and Accessories. The platform also features a Swim Shop with Hang Ten branded swimwear and a Mix & Match Buy More, Save More volume discount program across multiple apparel lines. The company serves the big and tall men's market in sizes starting at XL, with both online and brick-and-mortar store operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- DXL Big + Tall Retail Platform Specialty retail platform offering big and tall men's apparel and accessories in extended sizes starting at XL, sold through 296 owned brick-and-mortar stores across the United States and the dxl.com e-commerce site. The assortment spans shirts, pants and shorts, outerwear, activewear, team apparel, suits, underwear and loungewear, shoes, swimwear, and accessories.
- Hang Ten Swim Shop Branded swimwear collection for big and tall men, offered as a distinct product line within the DXL platform featuring the Hang Ten brand and dedicated store landing page.
Quantifiable outcome
- 34 million households served by combined DXL/FullBeauty entity post-merger
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use DXL Group
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
DXL Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
DXL Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Guggenheim SecuritiesminorDXL has engaged Guggenheim Securities as independent financial advisor to assist the Board of Directors in evaluating the revised unsolicited tender offer from Zodiac Partners II.
- Greenberg TraurigminorDXL has engaged Greenberg Traurig as legal advisor to assist the Board of Directors in its evaluation of the unsolicited tender offer and merger considerations.
- FullBeauty BrandscoreDXL Group agreed to merge with FullBeauty Brands in an all-stock 'merger of equals' transaction. Under terms, FullBeauty shareholders will own 55% and DXL shareholders 45% of the combined entity. The merger will combine DXL's 296 physical retail stores with FullBeauty's digital capabilities, creating a scaled retailer for inclusive apparel with approximately $1.2 billion in combined annual net sales. Jim Fogarty (FullBeauty CEO) will serve as CEO of the merged entity. Expected to close in first half of fiscal 2026 pending DXL shareholder approval and customary closing conditions.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
DXL Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- KingSize: KingSize is a direct-to-consumer specialist in big and tall men's apparel, competing head-to-head with DXL in extended-size shirts, pants, and outerwear. It is the most directly comparable competitor in the men's big and tall specialty niche.
- Men's Wearhouse: Men's Wearhouse is a leading U.S. men's apparel specialty retailer offering suits, dress shirts, and casualwear. It is comparable to DXL as a multi-channel men's apparel retailer, though it does not specialize in extended sizes.
- Jos. A. Bank: Jos. A. Bank is a men's apparel specialty retailer focused on suits, dress shirts, and formalwear, owned by the same parent (Tailored Brands) as Men's Wearhouse. Comparable to DXL as a multi-channel men's apparel brand, though it does not focus on extended sizing.
Emerging players
- Bonobos: Bonobos is a digitally-native men's apparel brand that has expanded into extended sizes. It overlaps with DXL on men's casual and dress apparel assortments, though its core customer skews to a more fashion-forward segment.
- Eddie Bauer: Eddie Bauer is a U.S. outdoor and casual apparel retailer that has expanded its big and tall assortment. It overlaps with DXL on men's casual and outerwear in extended sizes, though Eddie Bauer's identity is rooted in outdoor performance rather than big and tall specialty.
Broad incumbents
- Belk: Belk is a U.S. regional department store chain carrying men's big and tall assortments alongside broader apparel. It competes with DXL for the same customer at the big and tall level, while also serving the general apparel market.
- Kohl's: Kohl's is a U.S. national department store chain with extended-size men's sections. It competes with DXL for value-oriented big and tall shoppers, though big and tall is one of many categories Kohl's serves.
- Macy's: Macy's is a national U.S. department store chain with men's extended-size assortments across private and branded labels. It overlaps with DXL on big and tall apparel but offers a much broader assortment and customer base.
- Nordstrom: Nordstrom is a premium U.S. department store with extended-size men's offerings and strong digital capabilities. It overlaps with DXL on big and tall but serves a more premium customer and broader assortment.
- JCPenney: JCPenney is a U.S. national department store chain carrying men's big and tall apparel. It competes with DXL for value-oriented big and tall shoppers across both store and digital channels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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DXL Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
DXL Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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DXL Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about DXL Group
What does DXL Group do?
DXL Group operates DXL Big + Tall, a specialty retail platform that sells big and tall men's apparel and accessories in extended sizes starting at XL. The merchandise assortment includes shirts, pants and shorts, outerwear, activewear, team apparel, suits, underwear and loungewear, shoes, swimwear (including the Hang Ten brand), and accessories, available through 296 physical retail stores across the United States and the dxl.com online store.
Is DXL Group a public or private company?
DXL Group is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was DXL Group founded?
DXL Group was founded in 1976. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is DXL Group based?
DXL Group is headquartered in Canton, United States, in the North America region.
How does DXL Group make money?
One revenue line is on record: retail Apparel Sales.
Who are DXL Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are KingSize, Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank. Emerging players are Bonobos and Eddie Bauer. Broad incumbents are Belk, Kohl's, Macy's, Nordstrom and JCPenney.
Does DXL Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for DXL Group.
What industry is DXL Group in?
DXL Group's product category is Specialty Big and Tall Men's Apparel Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAABAJ, Plus Size & Extended Sizes Apparel Retail. Its NAICS code is 315 and its SIC code is 3021.