Naartjie (clothing retailer) explained

Naartjie
Industry:	Clothing retailer
Founded:	1989
Founder:	Anne Eales
Hq Location:	Cape Town, South Africa

Naartjie is a specialty children's clothing retailer founded in 1989 in Cape Town, South Africa by designer Anne Eales. The company has since been acquired by Truworths International.^[1] The clothing is made from African cotton.

History

The company previously operated 55 stores located in the United States,^[2] and was based in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The company's American corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 15, 2013.^[3] The Wall Street Journal reported on October 3, 2014 the American store would begin "Going out of business sales."^[4]

Previously, there are 22 stores located in South Africa.

Today, the brand is sold online at Truworths,^[5] as well as Walmart^[6]

External links

• Naartjie (no longer operational)
• Truworths

Notes and References

1. Web site: Naartjie Kids Company Profile: Acquisition & Investors PitchBook . 2023-01-21 . pitchbook.com . en.
2. Web site: Naartjie Kids - About . www.naartjiekids.com.
3. Web site: Children's Retailer Naartjie Custom Kids filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Utah. Chapter11Cases.com.
4. News: Naartjie kicks off going out of business sales all kids clothes must go. WSJ . Randazzo . Sara .
5. Web site: Naartjie Kids & Baby Clothing Truworths . 2023-01-21 . www.truworths.co.za.
6. Web site: Walmart . Walmart . 4 February 2023.