NEW YORK & COMPANY LADIES WIDE COLLAR WOOL BLEND LUXURY TRENCH COAT

NEW YORK & COMPANY LADIES WIDE COLLAR WOOL BLEND LUXURY TRENCH COAT * BELT * AMAZING COLOR * THICK WARM SOFT FABRIC New York & Co. was founded in 1918 as a blouse store called the Lerner Shops. The company was started in New York City by Samuel A. Lerner and Harold M. Lane. The business quickly expanded, growing to a total of 23 stores by 1920. Lerner Shops was known for being "sleek and stylish" and soon became a "retail staple of America's downtowns." Over the next few decades, Lerner Shops made strides within the retail industry, including becoming one of the first major chains to move into shopping centers and malls. The brand's success within American malls eventually caught the eye of The Limited Brands, which acquired Lerner Shops in 1985. By 1992, its name was changed to Lerner New York. Among the brand's popular celebrity collections included a line with actress Gabrielle Union in 2015 and actress and singer Jennifer Hudson that same year. SOURCE: The rise and fall of New York & Company, the once-beloved American mall staple and go-to destination for women's apparel for more than a century Bethany Biron Jul 14, 2020, 3:27 PM EDT