CACHÉ

What CACHÉ does

CACHÉ is a legacy women's contemporary apparel brand founded in 1975, historically operated as a nationwide, mall-based specialty retailer targeting style-conscious women. The brand's core assortment is the CACHÉ Collection, comprising dresses, tops and jackets, bottoms, and jewelry and accessories at accessible price points of $39 to $89, with approximately 120 SKUs organized into curated trend collections (e.g., Summer Glow Up, The Vacation Shop, Cocktail Hour, The Work Kit). CACHÉ does not operate as an independent retailer today; its primary corporate identity has shifted to VERSONA, a privately held US retailer, and the CACHÉ Collection is distributed exclusively through Versona retail stores and the shopversona.com e-commerce site. The legal parent entity is VERSONA, with the CACHÉ brand carried as a DBA; ownership, investors, and leadership are not disclosed in the available data.

The business model is a single-channel exclusive distribution arrangement with Versona, replacing CACHÉ's previous standalone mall-store model. Revenue is generated through unit-priced apparel sales (dresses $69-$89; tops $39-$59; bottoms variable) plus accessories, with $6.95 flat-rate shipping or free ship-to-store fulfillment. Marketing is conducted under Versona channels, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Pinterest, and email, alongside content marketing via curated trend collections. The e-commerce platform is provided by Celerant Technology. CACHÉ's prior public history included a 2007 acquisition of Adrienne Victoria Designs for $16M and a 2014 $30M debt facility from Salus Capital Partners; the company is now delisted (otcbb:CACHQ).

Operational status is "operating" only in the limited sense that the brand continues to be merchandised through Versona; no standalone physical stores, independent management team, or publicly disclosed financials are available. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, technology platform, or proprietary tooling beyond standard e-commerce infrastructure. Geographic scope is US-only, with sizing from XS to 32 and a wide color assortment supporting the brand's positioning in occasion-based, trend-right women's fashion.

Name

CACHÉ

Legal name

VERSONA

Website

https://cache.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CACHÉ is a legacy women's contemporary apparel brand founded in 1975, now operated exclusively as a product line by Versona. Its 120-SKU Collection of dresses, tops, bottoms, and accessories at $39-$89 is sold only through Versona retail stores and shopversona.com.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Caché Collection is a women's contemporary fashion line consisting of dresses, tops, jackets, bottoms, and jewelry & accessories, sold exclusively through Versona retail stores and the shopversona.com e-commerce platform. The collection spans approximately 120 items across occasion-based trend groupings such as Summer Glow Up, The Vacation Shop, Cocktail Hour, and The Work Kit, priced between $39 and $89.

Product overview

The Caché Collection is a women's fashion brand consisting of dresses, tops & jackets, bottoms, and jewelry & accessories. It is sold exclusively through Versona retail stores and the Versona e-commerce website. The collection features approximately 120 items including various dress styles (maxi, midi, shirt), tops (blouses, sweaters, tanks, wraps), bottoms (jeans, shorts, skirts, pants), and accessories. The brand is positioned as a contemporary women's fashion line with seasonal trend collections including Summer Glow Up, The Vacation Shop, Cocktail Hour, and The Work Kit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Caché Collection A women's fashion brand offering contemporary, trend-right clothing including dresses, tops, jackets, bottoms, and jewelry & accessories, sold exclusively through Versona retail stores and online at shopversona.com. Targeted at style-conscious women seeking accessible-price fashion for work, vacation, casual, and special events.
• Caché Dresses Dresses within the Caché collection, including maxi dresses, midi dresses, shirt dresses, and satin dresses in various styles, colors, and sizes ranging from XS to 32, priced $69-$89.
• Caché Tops & Jackets Tops and jackets within the Caché collection, including blouses, sweaters, tanks, wraps, and cropped jackets, priced $39-$59.
• Caché Bottoms Bottom garments within the Caché collection, including jeans, shorts, skirts, and pants in various styles and sizes.
• Caché Jewelry & Accessories Jewelry and accessories within the Caché collection, including pearl chain strap tanks and gold detail items.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VersonacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVersona is the exclusive retailer of the Caché Collection. The collection is only available through Versona's retail store locations and e-commerce platform shopversona.com. This exclusive distribution arrangement positions Versona as the primary channel partner for all Caché products.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LOFT (Ann Taylor LOFT): Accessible women's specialty apparel brand under the same parent as Ann Taylor, with price points and product mix (dresses, tops, workwear) overlapping Caché's assortment. Direct mall-based and online competitor.
• Express: Specialty retailer of women's and men's sportswear and dresses targeting style-conscious shoppers at $39–$89 price points. Closest direct competitor in merchandise mix, pricing, and mall-store distribution model.
• Bebe Stores: Former mall-based specialty retailer of contemporary women's sportswear and dresses, similar in target customer and product mix to Caché. Relevant as a historical comp given its own bankruptcy and brand-revival trajectory.
• Ann Taylor (AnnTaylor LOFT): Mid-market women's specialty retailer of dresses, suits, and workwear at comparable price points to Caché. Both brands target style-conscious women shopping for work, occasion, and casual apparel; both have a mall-store legacy and have navigated ownership changes.
• Chico's FAS: Multi-brand women's specialty retailer (Chico's, White House Black Market, Soma) operating mall-based and outlet stores with dresses, tops, and accessories in Caché's price band. Comparable customer demographic and similar go-to-market through specialty stores plus e-commerce.
• J.Jill: Women's specialty apparel brand selling dresses, tops, bottoms, and accessories through stores, catalogs, and e-commerce at price points similar to Caché. Direct competitor in the mall-and-online specialty channel.
• White House Black Market: Women's specialty apparel and dress retailer owned by Chico's FAS, with comparable mid-tier pricing, size range, and mall-based store footprint. Overlapping customer with Caché for occasion and workwear.
• Talbots: Classic women's specialty apparel retailer focused on dresses, workwear, and occasion wear, distributed through mall stores and e-commerce. Same mall-based heritage and overlapping customer segment as Cache.

Emerging players

• NYDJ (Not Your Daughter's Jeans): Women's apparel brand specializing in bottoms, jeans, and dresses sold through department stores, specialty retailers, and DTC. Comparable mid-tier price points and customer demographic to Caché, with overlap in bottoms and dress categories.

Others

• Versona: Exclusive retail platform for the Caché Collection; operates Caché's parent storefronts and shopversona.com. Listed as a peer because it is the channel partner controlling Caché's distribution and customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cachestyle
• Facebookfacebook.com/CacheStyle
• Instagraminstagram.com/shopversona
• TikToktiktok.com/@shopversona
• Pinterestpinterest.com/versonastores
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cache_2

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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