J.Jill Inc (NYSE: JILL) is a women's apparel retail company that designs, markets, and sells clothing, footwear, and accessories under the J.Jill brand name. Revenue comes from two channels: retail stores and a direct channel combining ecommerce and catalog orders, with additional income from shipping and handling fees and royalty revenues tied to a private label credit card agreement. The company targets women typically 45 years and older with a median annual household income of approximately $150,000, a demographic it describes as affluent and loyal, with an average brand tenure of more than 10 years. As of the 10-K filed March 31, 2026, J.Jill operated retail stores across 44 U.S. states, with the largest store counts in California (20), Texas (17), Florida (14), and Pennsylvania (13). Omnichannel customers comprised approximately 24% of the active customer base in Fiscal Year 2025, and the company reports that omnichannel customers spend on average three times more than single-channel customers. All merchandise is sold under the J.Jill brand, with product design handled in-house.
- Revenue model
- Transactional retail revenue from in-store sales and direct channel (ecommerce and catalog) shipments, net of returns and discounts. Supplementary revenue from shipping and handling fees collected from customers, plus royalty revenues and marketing reimbursements from a private label credit card agreement.
- Products and services
- Women's apparel, footwear, and accessories sold under the J.Jill brand. Product range covers Regular, Petite, and Tall sizing, with in-store sizes from Extra Small to 2X and online sizes up to 4X. Includes a private label credit card program that drives customer loyalty.
- Customers and end markets
- Women aged 45 and older with an approximate median annual household income of $150,000, primarily in the United States. Omnichannel customers comprised approximately 24% of the active customer base in Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2024, up from approximately 23% in Fiscal Year 2023.
- Value-chain role
- Brand owner and specialty retailer. Product design and development are handled in-house. Manufacturing is outsourced to third-party suppliers, with most merchandise imported via ocean freight. Distribution relies on third-party shipping carriers.
- Geographic exposure
- United States only, based on filing excerpts. Retail stores present in 44 states as of the 10-K filed March 31, 2026, with highest concentrations in California (20 stores), Texas (17), Florida (14), Pennsylvania (13), Illinois (13), and New York (12).
Source: SEC 10-K, filed 2026-03-31
Industry:
Women's, Misses': and Juniors Outerwear
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