| Peter Millar | |
| Logo Alt: | Peter Millar |
| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Apparel |
| Founder: | Chris Knott, Greg Oakley, Chet Sikorsky |
| Hq Location City: | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Num Locations: | 17 stores |
| Area Served: | Worldwide |
| Products: | Apparel, Footwear, Accessories |
| Num Employees: | 240 |
| Parent: | Richemont |
Peter Millar is an American clothing brand that began with a single cashmere sweater. Founded in 2001 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Chris Knott, Greg Oakley, and Chet Sikorski. Peter Millar produces men's and women's premium luxury sportswear, golf attire, luxury accessories, and cologne. They’re known for making performance sportswear, seasonal resort clothing, tailored outfits, and stylish accessories. Each piece features the finest raw materials and fabric innovations while utilizing the world’s best yarn spinners, artisanal workshops, and highly specialized factories. Notable athletes that are sponsored by Peter Millar(clothing company) are Kevin Kisner, Cameron Young, Ryan Fox, Hudson Swofford, Si Woo Kim, Bill Haas, and Brandt Snedeker. Peter Millar has 17 stores in the United States. The clothing company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is a subsidiary of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA.[2]
Peter Millar was founded in 2001 by Greg Oakley, Chet Sikorski, and Chris Knott.
In 2005, Scott Mahoney and Sea Island Company purchased Peter Millar and named Mahoney as CEO.[1]
In 2007, Peter Millar signed a license agreement with Empire Clothing of Canada for the manufacturing and distribution of Peter Millar's tailored clothing line.[2]
In 2009, Winona Capital Management, a Chicago-based private equity firm, purchased a majority interest in Peter Millar from the Sea Island Company.[3]
In January 2010, Todd Martin was named president of Peter Millar Golf. [4]
In 2011, Peter Millar moved its design and marketing headquarters to Raleigh, North Carolina, and opened a warehouse space and offices in Durham, North Carolina.[5]
In 2012, Peter Millar was acquired by Richemont SA, a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company.
In March 2015, founder Chris Knott announced his retirement.[6]
In February 2015, Jason Cater became vice-president of Design and Merchandising.[7]
January 2018, Peter Millar acquired Los Angeles-based G/FORE, a golf sportswear and accessories brand.[8]
In 2011, Peter Millar opened its first company-owned retail store in Southampton, New York,[1] followed by a retail store in Palm Beach, Florida, on Worth Avenue.[9]
In late 2014, Peter Millar opened a retail store in New York at 536 Madison Avenue.[10] Shortly afterward, it opened a retail store at The Domain Shopping Center in Austin, Texas.[11]
In September 2015, the brand opened a store in Raleigh's North Hills.[12]
In December 2015, Peter Millar opened a store in partnership with Andrisen Morton in Denver.[13]
In January 2016, Peter Millar opened a shopping destination in Atlanta. The 1,250 square ft. store is located at the Avalon Shopping Center.[14]
In June 2017, Peter Millar opened a location in Dallas.[15]
August 2017, opened a new location in Brentwood's Hill Center.[16]
In September 2017, Peter Millar opened a store within the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Spring, Colorado.[17]
In July 2018, Peter Millar opened a location in Miramar Beach.
In May 2018, Peter Millar opened a location in Boston, MA.[18]
In September 2018, Peter Millar opened a location in Charlotte, NC in partnership with Paul Simon Co.. The store is located in Charlotte's SouthPark area.[19]
In March 2019, Peter Millar opened a location in Newport Beach, CA.[20]
In April 2019, Peter Millar opened a location in Chicago.
In November 2019, Peter Millar opened a location in Palmetto Bluff.