Gina Group

What Gina Group does

Gina Group is a privately held, family-owned wholesale fashion, apparel, accessories, and lifestyle company headquartered in New York City, founded in 1985 by Joseph Harary (originally as Gina Hosiery, later led for 35+ years by his son, CEO Edmond Harary). The firm designs, licenses, manufactures, and distributes consumer products across nine product divisions — Legwear, Footwear, Fashion Accessories, Handbags/Small Leather Goods, Home Accessories, Athletic + Wellness, Gourmet Foods, Cosmetic Accessories, and Tech Accessories — and manages a portfolio of 25 licensed national brands including Adrienne Vittadini, Marilyn Monroe, Kensie, Daisy Fuentes, Halston, Tahari, Goldtoe, Bearpaw, Dockers (from Levi Strauss & Co.), Ben Sherman, K-Swiss, Slazenger, Rampage, Ellen Tracy, Jelly Belly, Banana Boat, Emeril, and Everlast.

The company operates as a B2B wholesaler selling through retail partners ranging from dollar stores to department stores, with a downstream ecommerce/dropshipping capability that has been live for nearly a decade. Revenue is generated primarily through licensing royalties on the brand portfolio and wholesale manufacturing/distribution of physical products. Its operating infrastructure comprises 23 showrooms at the NYC headquarters, 8 US distribution centers (2 West Coast, 6 East Coast), and dedicated production/sourcing resources spread across four Chinese provinces — supported by approximately 110 employees including 30 in-house designers.

Underlying technology consists of internally developed ERP and supply chain management systems, plus real-time communication platforms integrated across customers, production partners, logistics providers, and distribution partners. Pricing is non-public, quote-based, and structured as multi-year B2B wholesale contracts. The company has stayed privately held and founder/family-financed since inception, with self-reported annual revenue exceeding $100 million.

Name

Gina Group

Legal name

Gina Group LLC

Website

https://ginagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gina Group is a privately held, family-owned US wholesale fashion and lifestyle company that designs, licenses, manufactures and distributes products across nine divisions and 25 brand licenses, selling through retail partners from dollar stores to department stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Licensing Royalties: Gina Group licenses established brand names including Adrienne Vittadini, Marilyn Monroe, Kensie, Daisy Fuentes, Halston, Tahari, Ben Sherman, Gold Toe, bebe girls, Rampage, Slazenger, K-Swiss, Dockers, Ellen Tracy, Emeril, Jelly Belly, Banana Boat, and Bearpaw, earning royalties from these partnerships
2. Wholesale Manufacturing and Distribution: Design, manufacture, and distribution of products across multiple categories including legwear, footwear, fashion accessories, handbags, small leather goods, home accessories, athletic and wellness products, gourmet foods, cosmetic accessories, and tech accessories
3. Private Label Products: Evolving private label business with new product launches and cross divisional collaborations across various demographics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gina Group is a wholesale fashion apparel, accessories, and lifestyle company that designs, licenses, manufactures, and distributes products across 9 divisions including legwear, footwear, fashion accessories, handbags, home accessories, athletic & wellness, gourmet foods, cosmetic accessories, and tech accessories. The company manages a portfolio of 25 licensed national brands (such as Adrienne Vittadini, Marilyn Monroe, Kensie, Tahari, Bearpaw, Dockers, Jelly Belly, and Banana Boat), and sells through retail partners ranging from dollar stores to department stores, supported by 23 NYC showrooms and 8 US distribution centers.

Product overview

Gina Group is a fashion, lifestyle, and branding company that designs, licenses, manufactures, and distributes products across multiple categories. The company operates 9 divisions (Legwear, Footwear, Fashion Accessories, Handbags and Small Leather Goods, Home Accessories, Athletic + Wellness, Gourmet Foods, Cosmetic Accessories, Tech Accessories, and Pet) and manages 25 licensed brands including Adrienne Vittadini, Marilyn Monroe, Kensie, Daisy Fuentes, Goldtoe, Halston, Tahari, Bearpaw, Rampage, Dockers, Ellen Tracy, Emeril Lagasse, Jelly Belly, Ben Sherman, Banana Boat, Slazenger, K-Swiss, and bebe Girls. The portfolio spans fashion apparel, footwear, hosiery, accessories, handbags, sporting goods, gourmet foods, and wellness products, serving retail channels from dollar stores to department stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adrienne Vittadini: Modern day American classic lifestyle brand launched in 1979 with European heritage and American sensibility, emphasizing distinctive prints, colors, and flattering silhouettes.
• Marilyn Monroe
• Kensie
• Daisy Fuentes
• Goldtoe
• Halston
• Bebe Girls
• Tahari
• Bearpaw
• Rampage
• Slazenger
• K-Swiss
• Dockers
• Ellen Tracy
• Emeril
• Jelly Belly
• Ben Sherman
• Banana Boat
• Everlast
• TRAKK
• Purify
• LIVUP
• WIZZI

Products and services

• Adrienne Vittadini Licensed fashion and lifestyle brand featuring distinctive prints, colors, and flattering silhouettes targeting sophisticated women; distributed by Gina Group to retail partners.
• Marilyn Monroe Licensed brand celebrating the Marilyn Monroe Hollywood icon, targeting glamorous, feminine, and fun women who value authenticity.
• Kensie Licensed fashion brand offering trend-right apparel and accessories across 25+ categories appealing to diverse, fashion-forward women.
• Goldtoe Licensed American sock brand providing timeless style, comfort, and quality; the only sock brand in America with 80+ years of heritage.
• Tahari International accessible luxury fashion house offering ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, eyewear, and home decor distributed globally across 40+ countries with 800+ points of distribution.
• Bearpaw Licensed comfort footwear brand with companion handbag, backpack, and small leather goods line; distributed throughout the US and 45+ countries.
• Dockers Licensed casual business attire brand offering versatile khakis and men's apparel, leveraging Levi Strauss & Co.'s Water<Less sustainability technology.
• Emeril Lagasse Food Collection Licensed gourmet food brand featuring celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's collection of dressings, marinades, mixers, and culinary products targeting home cooks and food enthusiasts.
• Jelly Belly Licensed premium candy brand known for flavor innovation with 130+ unique flavor profiles and 32 real ingredients; six-time consecutive Innovation Award winner at Sweet & Snacks Expo.
• Daisy Fuentes Handbag Collection Handbag and accessories collection under the Daisy Fuentes brand, including handbags, wallets, backpacks, clutches, wristlets, and cosmetic bags made from vegan leather.
• Pet Division Newly launched pet products division offering innovative, stylish, and functional pet products under Gina Group's proprietary brand extensions and new pet-category licenses.
• Legend Brands Athletic + Wellness Division Athletic and wellness product division bundling Everlast fight sports/fitness, TRAKK athletic/wellness, Purify natural beauty, LIVUP lifestyle/adventure, and WIZZI tech-driven product lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100 million in yearly revenue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centric Brands: Wholesale apparel and accessories company managing a portfolio of licensed brands (BCBG, Joe's Jeans, Buffalo, etc.) sold through department stores and mass retailers. Highly comparable to Gina Group's wholesale licensing model across apparel, footwear and accessories.
• G-III Apparel Group: Wholesale apparel company that designs, sources and distributes licensed and owned brands including DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld, Donna Karan, and Levi's. Directly comparable to Gina Group as a wholesale-driven, multi-licensed apparel/accessories business.
• Xcel Brands: Brand management company that acquires, designs and licenses consumer brands (Isaac Mizrahi, Judith Ripka, Halston, etc.) across apparel and home. Highly comparable licensing-driven model to Gina Group's brand portfolio strategy.
• Iconix Brand Group: Brand management company owning/licensing fashion and lifestyle brands (Ed Hardy, Material Girl, Lee Cooper). Comparable to Gina Group as a multi-brand licensing platform across apparel, accessories and home categories.
• Delta Galil Industries: Global manufacturer of intimate apparel, legwear and activewear, selling to major retailers worldwide under both owned and licensed brands. Comparable to Gina Group's Legwear Division (Goldtoe) and licensed brand manufacturing model.

Broad incumbents

• Authentic Brands Group: The world's largest brand licensing platform (Reebok, Brooks Brothers, Forever 21, Eddie Bauer, etc.), generating revenue almost entirely through royalties and wholesale partnerships. Same model as Gina Group but at vastly larger scale and with a more owned-IP focus.
• Li & Fung: Global sourcing and wholesale distribution company supplying apparel and consumer goods to retailers worldwide. Comparable to Gina Group's wholesale-distribution-plus-sourcing business model and global retail channel coverage.
• Steve Madden: Wholesale footwear company with retail and licensing operations selling through department stores and consumer-direct channels. Comparable to Gina Group's Footwear Division (Bearpaw, K-Swiss, bebe Girls) wholesale-to-retail motion.
• Hanesbrands: Apparel conglomerate including Hanes, Champion, and Bonds brands across legwear, activewear and intimates. Comparable to Gina Group's legwear/intimates roots and mass-channel wholesale footprint, though at vastly larger scale.
• Tapestry: Accessible-luxury fashion conglomerate operating Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman with global wholesale and DTC distribution. Comparable to Gina Group's Tahari accessible-luxury positioning and multi-brand fashion/licensing strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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