Destination Maternity Corporation (DESTQ)
Destination Maternity Corporation operates in the Apparel - Retail industry of the Consumer Cyclical sector, headquartered in Moorestown, NJ, US. The stock last traded at $0.00, up 0.00% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $2,133. Its beta of 0.00 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Destination Maternity Corporation, established in 1982 and headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey, specializes in the design and retail of apparel for expectant mothers. The company, which operated under the name Mothers Work, Inc. until its rebranding in December 2008, maintained a substantial global retail presence as of September 17, 2019. Its operations included 1,108 retail locations worldwide. Within the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, Destination Maternity ran 474 proprietary stores, featuring its distinct brands: Motherhood Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, and Destination Maternity. Complementing these were 634 leased department spaces located across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Internationally, the company extended its reach through 184 franchised locations, comprising 9 standalone shops and 175 shop-in-shop concepts in key markets like the Middle East, South Korea, Mexico, and Israel. The company's brand portfolio caters to diverse segments of the maternity market. Motherhood Maternity focuses on moderately priced apparel, with its stores strategically placed in regional malls, strip and power centers, and central business districts. In contrast, A Pea in the Pod offers a curated selection of designer label maternity wear, primarily found in regional malls, lifestyle centers, and urban commercial areas. Destination Maternity stores serve as comprehensive retail hubs, stocking products from both Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod, alongside a wide array of maternity-related accessories, nursing supplies, health and fitness items, books, and body and nutritional products. These larger format stores are typically situated in regional shopping malls and lifestyle centers. Beyond its brick-and-mortar footprint, Destination Maternity also engages in robust e-commerce, distributing its merchandise through its dedicated websites—including Motherhood.com, APeaInThePod.com, DestinationMaternity.com, and MotherhoodCanada.ca—as well as via major online platforms such as Amazon.com and retail partner sites like Macys.com.
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