VINCE. is a contemporary clothing

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brand founded in 2002. In 2023

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purchased its

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in a $76.5 million deal.

Operations

In addition to signature cashmere sweaters, the collection includes a line of denim for both men and women. In September 2006, Vince was sold to

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. In the fall of 2007, Vince introduced a menswear collection. In spring 2008, Vince opened its first

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on Robertson Blvd. in

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. That same month Vince launched its online store. Retail locations in

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and Melrose Place followed shortly. In July 2013, it filed, with the SEC, an

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worth up to $200 million. November 22, 2013, Vince. started trading under the ticker VNCE on the

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. Heather Wilberger joined Vince in July 2022 as Chief information and transformation officer. Wilberger previously held engineering and CIO roles at real estate agencies Rocket Homes and Bedrock Management. Jack Schwefel resigned as CEO in March 2024, and Vince’s

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appointed David Stefko, a board member and former Vince CFO, to be interim-CEO.

References

External links

Official website
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