WHP Global
WHP Global is an American brand management firm active in the retail industry.
Its brands include:
Toys "R" Us,
Babies "R" Us,
Lotto,
Vera Wang,
rag & bone,
G-Star,
Express,
Bonobos,
Anne Klein,
Joseph Abboud,
Isaac Mizrahi,
and
Warners, earning over $7 billion in annual retail sales.
Yehuda Shmidman is the founder, and CEO.
History
In March 2020, WHP Global acquired the trademarks to the Joseph Abboud brand from Tailored Brands. In turn, Tailored Brands entered into a licensing agreement with WHP Global for the continuing rights to sell and rent Joseph Abboud apparel and selected accessories in the U.S. and Canada.In August 2021, WHP Global announced that Toys "R" Us is opening 400+ stores within Macy's starting in 2022.
In April 2023, Express and WHP Global agreed to acquire Bonobos from Walmart for $75 million. The deal was completed on May 25, 2023.
In April 2024, WHP Global completed the acquisition of rag & bone. The same month WHP Global also sought to acquire Guess?, Inc. but the offer was declined.