Paula Zusi

Part of Mahwah Bergen Retail Group, Inc., Ann, Inc. is a company that retails women's apparel, shoes, and accessories. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 1954 by Richard Liebeskind. The CEO is Carrie W. Teffner. Ann was acquired by Mahwah Bergen Retail Group, Inc. on August 21, 2015 for $2,074.84 million.

Global Retail Advisors, Inc., also known as Maddox Retail, is a retail consultancy firm based in New York, NY. The private company specializes in brand expansion and retail consultancy, striving to redefine industry standards and develop brands to their full potential. The company's team of retail and advisors analyze competitive retailers, market trends, and demographic profiling to create a long-term successful corporate growth strategy. The company identifies major markets, high streets, shopping malls, outlets, and travel retail destinations on a scale, expand through optimal locations to strengthen the brand identity and increase sales volume, and implement and negotiate the best deal terms possible through their expertise and network. The company also supports in the legal and design process by working with the clients' legal and architectural teams, manage to optimize, relocate, and renegotiate the existing portfolio, and provide other services such as market research, brand positioning, and consumer profiling. The company's clients range from luxury designers to international retailers in rapid expansion modes, as well as young brands seeking select opportunities in key markets. The company was founded by Paula Zusi.

American Apparel & Footwear Association is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies and their suppliers. The company was founded in August 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.