Tillys
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1982 in Orange County, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Hezy Shaked, Tilly Levine |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Clothing, footwear, accessories, hardgoods |
| Parent | None |
| Website | tillys |
Tillys—initially established as World of Jeans and Tops and also known as Tilly's—is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in a wide range of branded clothing, footwear, accessories, and related products. The company’s main headquarters and operations are situated in Irvine, California.
History
Tillys stands out as a prominent specialty retailer offering casual apparel, shoes, accessories, and hardgoods tailored for young men, women, boys, and girls. The company features an extensive selection of well-known global brands, emerging labels, and exclusive proprietary lines that reflect an active, outdoor-oriented, and socially engaged lifestyle. Based in Irvine, California, Tillys operated approximately 250 locations across 33 states as of January 27, 2025. The brand originated in 1982 when founders Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine launched their inaugural store in Orange County, California. Since 1984, the enterprise has operated under the corporate entity World of Jeans & Tops ("WOJT"), a California corporation doing business as "Tillys." In May 2011, Tilly's, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was established specifically to restructure WOJT’s corporate framework ahead of an initial public offering. Following the IPO in May 2012, WOJT became a fully owned subsidiary of Tilly's, Inc.
Stores
Tillys operates its retail locations across a diverse range of shopping environments, including malls, lifestyle centers, power centers, community hubs, outlet malls, and street-facing storefronts. Each store typically spans around 7,300 square feet. As of February 3, 2024, the company manages 248 stores distributed throughout 33 states, alongside its online platform at www.tillys.com.
Brands
As a prominent specialty retailer, Tillys offers a wide selection of casual clothing, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods tailored for young men, women, boys, and girls. Its product lineup features a mix of proprietary labels such as RSQ, Full Tilt, tillys, and West of Melrose, complemented by popular global brands including Vans, Nike and Nike SB, Jansport, The North Face, Converse, Billabong, among others. The brand portfolio reflects an active lifestyle centered on outdoor activities and social engagement.
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