Destination Maternity
| Formerly | Mother's Work, Inc. |
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| Company type | Private |
| Nasdaq: DEST | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1982, Moorestown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Headquarters | Moorestown, New Jersey , U.S. |
| Products |
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| Owner | Marquee Brands |
| Subsidiaries |
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| Website | destinationmaternitycorp |
Destination Maternity Corporation (previously known as Mother's Work, Inc.) stands as the largest global designer and retailer specializing in maternity wear, headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey.[1]
On October 21, 2019, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing intensified market competition and persistent debt challenges as key factors behind the decision. Concurrently, it revealed plans to shutter 210 stores across its three brand portfolios.[2][3] By March 2020, all retail outlets had quietly ceased operations.
As of July 1, 2020, Maternity IP Holdings—formerly known as Destination Maternity—manages the online platforms Motherhood.com and APeaInThePod.com under the brand names Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod. The company also maintains wholesale partnerships and is owned by a Marquee Brands subsidiary.
Brands
Currently, Destination Maternity Corporation operates the following retail labels:
- Motherhood Maternity
- A Pea in the Pod
Collections
In 2009, Destination Maternity collaborated with the National Football League to introduce NFL-themed maternity t-shirts, sweatpants, and infant clothing available at Motherhood Maternity outlets.[4] The following year, a similar agreement brought Major League Baseball-inspired maternity t-shirts and baby apparel to their stores.[5]
Also in 2010, two maternity collections by Heidi Klum debuted under Destination Maternity. The Lavish by Heidi Klum line for A Pea in the Pod offers premium pieces while Loved by Heidi Klum for Motherhood Maternity provides more budget-friendly selections.[6]
In 2012, a maternity apparel range from Jessica Simpson was introduced,[7] distributed through approximately 700 retail outlets including Motherhood Maternity stores and shop-in-shop locations within Macy’s.[8]
Other notable partnerships include a maternity collection by Nicole Richie launched in 2009,[9] a Disney-themed collection released in 2010,[10] and a collaboration with Rosie Pope unveiled in 2012.[11] In 2015, A Pea in the Pod partnered with Rachel Zoe and collaborated with Molly Sims on their exclusive Luxe Essentials Denim (LED) Collection.
References
- ↑ Jared Shelly (2014-08-04). "Destination Maternity: Sale of 5th and Spring Garden headquarters expected by late September". Philadelphia Business Journal.
- ↑ Hirsch, Lauren (October 21, 2019). "Destination Maternity files for bankruptcy". CNBC. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ↑ Tyko, Kelly (October 24, 2019). "Destination Maternity, Motherhood Maternity store closings: Is your location on the list?". USA Today. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ↑ "Motherhood Maternity launches licensed NFL maternity t-shirts". 28 July 2009.
- ↑ "Motherhood Maternity Carrying Major League Baseball Team T-Shirts". The Baby Blog. 7 March 2010.
- ↑ Vesilind, Emili (30 May 2010). "The Birth of Fashionable Maternity Wear". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ↑ Lockwood, Lisa (14 May 2012). "Jessica Simpson Apparel Headed to Destination Maternity". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ↑ Phelan, Hayley. "First Look: Jessica Simpson's Maternity Line". Fashionista. Fashionista.com. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ↑ "Nicole Richie's Maternity Line for A Pea in the Pod – Moms & Babies". People.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
- ↑ "Motherhood Maternity launches line of Disney apparel, plush toys – A Mom and The Mouse". Orlando Sentinel.Template:Fix/category[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Rosie Pope Debuts Collection for A Pea in the Pod – Moms & Babies". People.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
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- Businesses located in Burlington County, New Jersey
- Moorestown, New Jersey
- Apparel retailers in the United States
- Companies traded on the Nasdaq
- Maternity apparel
- Retailers founded in 1982
- 1982 establishments in New Jersey
- Companies that sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2019
- Clothing retailers of the United States