Bonobos (apparel)

Bonobos
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail, apparel, e-commerce
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Founders
  • Andy Dunn
  • Brian Spaly
HeadquartersNew York City, U.S.
Number of locations
62 (as of May 2019)
Area served
United States
ProductsMenswear
Parent
Websitebonobos.com

Bonobos is an upscale e-commerce-driven apparel company that designs and sells menswear including men's suits, trousers, denim, shirts, shorts, swimwear, outerwear, and accessories. The company was founded by Stanford Business School students Andy Dunn and Brian Spaly, and launched as an online retailer in 2007.[1]

In 2012, Bonobos diversified to incorporate physical retail locations with the launch of their "Guideshop" locations[2] and through a partnership with Nordstrom.

In April 2023, Express and management firm WHP Global agreed to acquire Bonobos from Walmart for $75 million.[3] The deal was completed on May 25, 2023.[4]

  1. ^ Lieber, Chavie (2015-06-11). "Bonobos and the Brotherhood of the Flattering Pants". Racked. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  2. ^ Clifford, Stephanie (18 December 2012). "Once Proudly Web Only, Shopping Sites Hang Out Real Shingles". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  3. ^ Fonrouge, Gabrielle (13 April 2023). "Walmart sells Bonobos to WHP Global and Express in $75 million deal". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  4. ^ Delesline, Nate III (May 24, 2023). "Express closes on Bonobos acquisition as sales fall 15%". Retail Dive. Retrieved September 17, 2023.