Hanna Andersson
| File:Hanna Andersson Corporate Logo.png | |
| Private | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Gun Denhart, Tom Denhart |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, USA |
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Key people
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Adam Stone (CEO) |
| Products | Children's Clothing |
| Owner | Sun Capital Partners |
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Number of employees
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400 [1] |
| Slogan | Making their world a little softer. |
| Website | www.hannaandersson.com |
Hanna Andersson is an American, Portland, Oregon-based corporation that specializes in children's apparel. The company operates mail-order, online, and retail stores in the United States.
History
In 1983, Swedish-born Gun Denhart founded the company in Portland, Oregon in the garage of her home.[2] The company begun as an exclusively mail-order catalog retailer; Hanna Andersson mailed out its first catalog in 1984.[3] Co-founder Tom Denhart would remain the company's creative director until 1995.[4] The first brick-and-mortar store opened in 1990,[5] and to-date there are currently over 60 retail locations operating in 24 states throughout the United States.[6]
In 1995, the Denharts hired Phil Iosca as CEO/President who refocused the company on young children's apparel.[7] Then, in 2001, the Denharts sold the company for a total of $175 million.[8] Following the initial sale, Hanna Andersson was sold to a succession of private equity firms, ultimately sold to Sun Capital Partners. Gun Denhart remained on the Board of Directors until 2007. When Iosca retired in 2010, then-COO Adam Stone was named the new CEO of the company.[9][10]
Philanthropy and Support of Families
The company has received notable attention over the years due to Denhart's advocacy of progressive workplace policies. Denhart's initiatives included family-friendly employment policies in support of work-family balance and the charitable donation of 5% of the company's pre-tax profits to groups working for children's welfare.[11] These efforts, along with Denhart's other work, led the Oregon Commission of Women to name her the "Woman of Achievement" for 2013.[12] The company's "HannaHelps" program also garnered attention for awarding yearly grants to schools and non-profit groups serving children throughout the United States.[13]
Products
Hanna Andersson manufactures clothing for babies, toddlers, kids, and women.[14] Over 60% of the company’s products are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and many items are made with organic cotton.[15] In 2014, the company expanded its offerings to include home décor and bedding.[16] Most recently, the company expanded its women’s collection to include maternity apparel.[17]
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