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A Pea in the Pod opens two stores in Chicago and New York City

Maternity apparel brand A Pea in the Pod has opened two new concept stores in Chicago and New York City. The move reestablishes A Pea in the Pod as an omnichannel retailer, as it had previously closed its all retail locations before the pandemic. The stores hold the newest maternity and nursing wear, from brands such as AG, 7 for All Mankind and...

Business

Marquee Brands acquires leading maternity brands

Marquee Brands is diversifying its women’s fashion division with the acquisition of leading maternity brands - Motherhood Maternity, A Pea In The Pod and Destination Maternity. In a statement, Marquee Brands confirmed that it was the “successful bidder” to acquire the intellectual property, e-commerce business and other assets of Destination...

Business

Destination Maternity files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Destination Maternity Corporation has filed voluntary petitions to restructure under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company said that it filed to facilitate and continue a marketing process begun in early September that has already yielded indications of interest...

Retail

A Pea in the Pod launches first European concession

American maternity retailer A Pea in the Pod, part of Destination Maternity Corp., has opened its first brick-and-mortar presence in Europe, within Harrods in London. The maternity brand has opened an 806 square foot space on Harrods’ fourth floor, situated next to the department stores childrenswear department. The pop-up space houses many of...

Retail

Séraphine set to open first US store

UK maternity label Séraphine is set to open its first US store in New York later this month, as the brand sets its sights on growth overseas. The 1,700 square foot store will be located in Soho, on 464 West Broadway and is set to open its door on November 20. The move comes not long after the label landed its first US stockist, maternity...

Design

Rebecca Minkoff teams up with A Pea in the Pod

NYFW designer Rebecca Minkoff is teaming up with A Pea in the Pod to launch a 12-piece maternity wearcollection. “I know how difficult it can be to dress and feel like yourself during your pregnancy,” Minkoff told WWD. “Your body is going through so many changes, that the last thing you want is to look in the mirror and hate your outfit.” The...

Design

Séraphine appoints new finance director

UK maternity brand, Séraphine, has appointed John Bailey as its finance director, to help guide the brands internal and international growth. Prior to joining Séraphine, Bailey was the finance director for the SuperGroup wholesale and international division. “We are really delighted to have hired John to help us maintain our fast-paced growth,”...