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Unity Brands acquires Kit and Ace, looks to expand and amplify brand

Unity Brands, a brand management and consulting firm, has announced its acquisition of Kit and Ace Technical Apparel, a Canadian lifestyle apparel label that it is looking to propel into the future. The company, owned by David Lui, Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti, said it would be focusing on “enhanced strategic initiatives, expanded market...

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Kit and Ace names Wendy Bennison as president

Canadian casual fashion retailer Kit and Ace has named Wendy Bennison as its new president, replacing interim chief executive Paul Wilson, who will resume his role as chief executive of Hold It All, the corporate parent of Kit and Ace. Bennison joins the company from lifestyle brand Roots Canada, where she served as president and chief operating...

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Kit and Ace lays off 10 percent of its head office staff

London - Kit and Ace, the apparel brand launched by the wife and son of Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson, has let go of 10 percent of head office staff. The start-up company stated it axed 35 roles at its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada last Thursday, as the company slows down its expansion rate. Best known for its wash-and-wear...

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Kit and Ace plans for California expansion

Los Angeles - Canadian apparel brand Kit and Ace just unveiled that it will open three new locations in Southern California. The elevated basics brand will open locations in Venice, El Segundo, and Old Town Pasadena. According to Racked LA the two latter locations will debut this year on October 29 and November 12 respectively. The...