Express Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1980

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 16,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 15

  • Investments
  • 3

Express General Information

Description

Express Inc is a multi-brand fashion retailer. The company operates an omnichannel platform, including both physical and online stores. The company's two brand-based operating segments are Express, which includes UpWest, and Bonobos. Express segment is grounded in a belief that style, quality, and value should all be found in one place. UpWest is an apparel, accessories, and home goods brand with a purpose to provide comfort for people and planet. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for its exceptional fit and retail model.

Contact Information

Website
www.express.com
Formerly Known As
Express Parent
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1 Express Drive
  • Columbus, OH 43230
  • United States
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Clothing
Other Industries
Internet Retail
Accessories
Parent Company
Phoenix Retail
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing, E-Commerce
Former Stock Listing
02Z0
Corporate Office
  • 1 Express Drive
  • Columbus, OH 43230
  • United States
+1 (800)

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Express Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Express Comparisons

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Express Inc is a multi-brand fashion retailer. The company operates an omnichannel platform, including both physical and
Clothing
Columbus, OH
16,000 As of 2011

Shepherdsville, KY
 

Dallas, TX
 
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Express Competitors (46)

One of Express’s 46 competitors is Aeropostale, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Shepherdsville, KY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Aeropostale Private Equity-Backed Shepherdsville, KY
JCPenney Private Equity-Backed Dallas, TX
Fashion Nova Corporation Vernon, CA
Neiman Marcus Group Formerly PE-Backed Dallas, TX
Giorgio Armani (Internet Retail) Corporation Milan, Italy
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Express Patents

  • 5

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Express Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
CA-145206-S Bottle with cap Inactive 14-Mar-2012
CA-136590-S Bottle Inactive 26-May-2010
CA-136347-S Bottle with cap Inactive 10-Mar-2010
CA-132494-S Bottle with cap Inactive 06-May-2009
US-D443973-S1 Bikini jeans Inactive 07-Aug-2000
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Express Signals

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Express Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Express Investments (3)

Express’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Bonobos for . The deal was made on 23-May-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Bonobos 23-May-2023 Buyout/LBO Clothing
Intellectual Property (Express / WHP Global) 25-Jan-2023 Joint Venture Buildings and Property
Homage. 01-Jun-2016 Later Stage VC Clothing
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Express FAQs

  • When was Express founded?

    Express was founded in 1980.

  • Where is Express headquartered?

    Express is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

  • What is the size of Express?

    Express has 16,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Express in?

    Express’s primary industry is Clothing.

  • Is Express a private or public company?

    Express is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Express?

    The current valuation of Express is .

  • What is Express’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Express is .

  • How much funding has Express raised over time?

    Express has raised $375M.

  • Who are Express’s investors?

    Bath & Body Works, Golden Gate Capital, Internal Revenue Service, and Sycamore Partners Management have invested in Express.

  • Who are Express’s competitors?

    Aeropostale, JCPenney, Fashion Nova, Neiman Marcus Group, and Giorgio Armani (Internet Retail) are some of the 46 competitors of Express.

  • When was Express acquired?

    Express was acquired on 21-Jun-2024.

  • Who acquired Express?

    Express was acquired by Phoenix Retail.

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