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J.Crew is a long-running American specialty retailer with multiple brands (including J.Crew and Madewell). Because J.Crew is privately held today, the most precise “hard stats” available to the public tend to be older SEC filings (from periods when it reported publicly) and company governance listings. This 2026 update keeps the most verifiable, time-stamped store footprint figures and adds clearer context around how much has changed since the company’s 2020 bankruptcy process.
Quick Answer (2026)
J.Crew Group is led by CEO Libby Wadle (per the company’s leadership listing). For store footprint, the most verifiable public counts are historical: J.Crew reported 235 J.Crew retail stores, 176 factory stores, and 121 Madewell stores as of Feb 3, 2018, and later reported 203 J.Crew retail stores, 174 factory stores, and 129 Madewell stores as of Feb 2, 2019.
Key Metrics (Summary Table)
| Metric | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.Crew retail stores | 235 | Feb 3, 2018 | Company investor document |
| J.Crew factory stores | 176 | Feb 3, 2018 | Company investor document |
| Madewell stores | 121 | Feb 3, 2018 | Company investor document |
| J.Crew retail stores | 203 | Feb 2, 2019 | SEC filing |
| J.Crew factory stores | 174 | Feb 2, 2019 | SEC filing |
| Madewell stores | 129 | Feb 2, 2019 | SEC filing |
J.Crew Facts
- Website: jcrew.com
- Founded: 1947 (as Popular Merchandise, Inc.); later became J.Crew
- Headquarters: New York, New York
- CEO (J.Crew Group): Libby Wadle
J.Crew Store Footprint Statistics
Important: J.Crew’s store count has shifted over time. The figures below are “as of” snapshots from specific reporting dates and should not be treated as current store counts in 2026.
Store counts as of Feb 3, 2018
- J.Crew retail stores: 235
- J.Crew factory stores: 176 (including Mercantile stores)
- Madewell stores: 121
Store counts as of Feb 2, 2019
- J.Crew retail stores: 203
- J.Crew factory stores: 174
- Madewell stores: 129
Context: Why Newer “J.Crew Stats” Can Be Hard to Verify
J.Crew Group filed for bankruptcy protection in 2020 and later exited bankruptcy. Since J.Crew is privately held today, newer revenue and store footprint figures are often discussed in press coverage or described as estimates. When you need numbers that can be verified line-by-line, older SEC filings and company investor documents are usually the cleanest sources.
FAQ
Who is the CEO of J.Crew Group?
J.Crew Group lists Libby Wadle as Chief Executive Officer.
How many J.Crew stores are there?
Publicly verifiable store counts depend on the date. For example, J.Crew reported 235 retail stores as of Feb 3, 2018, and 203 retail stores as of Feb 2, 2019.
Is Madewell part of J.Crew Group?
Yes. Historical filings and investor documents list Madewell store counts alongside J.Crew retail and factory store counts.
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