Aritzia

This just in — our Q2 results for Fiscal 2025. Here’s what our Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Wong, has to say.   “Our performance during the second quarter of Fiscal 2025 exceeded our expectations, as we delivered a 15% increase in net revenue compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2024 and generated comparable sales growth of 6.5%. Our top line was fuelled by a 24% net revenue increase in the United States, which was driven by our proven real estate expansion strategy, a meaningful acceleration in eCommerce growth and strong comparable sales growth in our boutiques. We again delivered substantial improvement in our Adjusted EBITDA margin, representing another step toward our historical levels in the high teens.”    Wong continues, “Although we're navigating a softer consumer environment in Canada, we're pleased with the positive client response to our Fall launch on both sides of the border. The performance of our new and repositioned boutiques remains extremely strong and we are particularly excited about the extraordinary pipeline of openings over the balance of the year. We also have a number of initiatives underway to help fuel further acceleration in our eCommerce business, including the upcoming launch of our enhanced website. Along with our growing brand awareness, the momentum we're seeing in both channels keeps us on track to deliver on our long-term goals, while the strategic investments we're making today will position us to generate profitable growth well into the future.”   Want to learn more? Click the link to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/giFMhypf

At Aritzia, we’re committed to reconciliation efforts year-round. Part of this commitment includes supporting Indigenous communities through our Aritzia Community™ partnerships.   We’re proud to be entering our third year of partnership with Aritzia Community™ partner Pow Wow Pitch (PWP) — a non-profit organization that provides resources and mentorship to Indigenous entrepreneurs. Through our Aritzia Indigenous Fashion Grants (AIFG) initiative, we strive to uplift the next generation of Indigenous fashion entrepreneurs.   Each year, we award these grants to six up-and-coming Indigenous entrepreneurs competing in the PWP Fashion category to help propel their businesses to the next level.   A huge congratulations to this year’s AIFG recipients Shayna Boudreau, Presley MacMillan, Janelle Alladina, Benjamin Nelson and Conlin McDonald. And a super special shoutout to AIFG recipient and PWP finalist Alex Manitopyes. We’re rooting for you.   Here’s to creating A Better Everyday. Together.™   Click the link to learn more about this year’s AIFG winners: https://lnkd.in/eZ5PQn4e

Aritzia is committed to reconciliation efforts year-round. As part of this commitment, we’re proud to launch the Aritzia Indigenous Excellence Scholarship in partnership with Indspire — a national charity that supports Indigenous education and achievement within Canada. Each year, we’ll award five $5,000 scholarships to women-identifying Indigenous students who demonstrate excellence in post-secondary academic achievement and community engagement. Plus, the Government of Canada is matching our investment to double the impact. Designed for students in business, retail management, fashion merchandising, education, fine arts, Indigenous studies or social work — with a focus on women and mental health — the scholarship empowers recipients to achieve their highest potential. Applications are now open. Learn more and apply before November 1, here: https://lnkd.in/ez7ym-Uz

At Aritzia, we love giving back. So, for the third year in a row we invited our Aritzia Community™ partners to our Warehouse Sale for a special back-to-school shopping experience — on us. With the help of our partners like Big Sisters, Urban Native Youth Association, YWCA, Cause We Care Foundation and Union Gospel Mission, we provided 400 young women and girls with Aritzia Warehouse Sale Shop gift cards to use at our iconic Vancouver event.   To date, this initiative has positively impacted 1,000 young women and girls. And we’re excited to build on this tradition for many years to come.   Click the link to learn more about how we give back year-round: https://lnkd.in/eikWzdJ3

Everyday Luxury is more than beautiful clothes. It’s a dedication to creativity and excellence. And so much more.   Today, Aritzia CEO Jennifer Wong was inducted into The Business of Fashion 500 — a prestigious list of innovators and change-makers shaping the global fashion industry, today and tomorrow.    Read all about Wong's journey from part-time style advisor to CEO in her BoF 500 spotlight here:

Ahead of Orange Shirt Day (OSD) and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, Aritzia recognizes the tragic history of residential schools. We honour the survivors and lost children, their families and communities. Every Child Matters.   To commemorate OSD and NDTR 2024, we partnered with Iqaluit-born artist Saimaiyu Akesuk to create a limited-edition Orange T-shirt. Inspired by Arctic animals and insects, Saimaiyu’s artwork depicts a bird with outstretched wings — a design that came to her while thinking of all the ancestors and children lost over the years. “I am connected to them,” she says.   For Saimaiyu, projects like this fuel her passion to create even more art that honours and preserves Indigenous culture and traditions.   100% of proceeds from the t-shirt sales will be donated to Orange Shirt Society and other Indigenous community partners.*   Get your limited-edition Orange T-shirt today: https://lnkd.in/eN4D2z4N   *Proceeds are calculated as the retail selling price less variable costs. The total donation amount from this limited-edition Orange Shirt Day product collection will be $80,000 CAD if the entire collection sells at full price.

Our CEO, Jennifer Wong, is being recognized as one of WWD’s Women in Power — joining 50 inspiring female leaders shaking up the fashion, beauty, retail and footwear industries. Wong told WWD, “My journey has been marked by overcoming doubts with relentless hard work and staying true to myself. While I may set the vision, being a good leader is empowering my team to shape and contribute to it…Most importantly, I care about our people, who are the ones making it all happen.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYmAYmnn

Ready to make ship happen? Our Distribution Centre Team is hiring for our busiest (and most exciting) time of year. Your dream career just might start here. Start here. Grow here. Apply today. https://lnkd.in/gtUYSXqs

When Aritzia first opened its doors in 1984, the idea was simple — offer beautiful clothes in aspirational spaces with exceptional service. 40 years later and that original idea has evolved into something we call Everyday Luxury.   Today, Everyday Luxury extends beyond our design philosophy. It’s a dedication to creativity and innovation. A lifestyle, a feeling, a community. It’s where the little things make a big difference.   It’s cashmere. Champagne on a Tuesday. Celebrating great clothes with great people.   It’s dressing up for a dog walk because you want to.   It’s a velvet couch, a book, your favourite sweater.   It’s pieces you’ll live in — and let live.   It’s Aritzia. And so much more.   Watch the video below to linger in the moment a little longer.   Interested in bringing Everyday Luxury to life? Good news — we’re hiring. Click the link to explore all available careers: https://lnkd.in/gwDt2Seh

Have an eye for style? Our Retail Team is hiring for our busiest (and most exciting) time of year. Your dream career just might start here. Start here. Grow here. Apply today. https://lnkd.in/g6b9gHsd