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Ginger & Smart

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AUS
Rating
Praises, some criticism

Womens fashion

Founded in 2002 by Sydney-based sisters, Alexandra and Genevieve Smart. Sold a majority stake to Alceon in 2019. In 2021 Alceon spin-off ACTA Capital took over ownership.

Company Ownership

Ginger & Smart Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email      
  Alquemie Group   
   owns 51% of Ginger & Smart Pty Ltd  
AUS     website   email      

Investment firm

Retail and consumer brands investment and growth platform managed by ACTA Capital. Operates a collection of owned and licensed retail brands including LEGO Certified Stores, National Geographic, General Pants, SurfStitch, Ginger & Smart and Pumpkin Patch.

      ACTA Capital Pty Ltd   
       owns 100% of Alquemie Group  
AUS     website   email      

Private equity firm

Founded in 2021 by former Alceon Group executive director Richard Facioni. Has co-management rights to Alceon's 36% stake in retailer Mosaic Brands and Alquemie Group, a collection of owned and licensed retail brands including LEGO Certified Stores, SurfStitch and Ginger & Smart.

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Ginger & Smart Pty Ltd
Animals Fur free
This designer label is listed on the PETA Australia website as being committed to a fur free fashion industry.
Source: PETA (2018)
Social Previous ethical clothing australia accreditation
This company was previously accredited and licensed to display the 'Ethical Clothing Australia' Trade Mark on their Australian-made garments, which ensures Australian workers receive fair wages and decent conditions. Their accreditation ceased in Aug 2017.
Source: Ethical Clothing Australia (2017)
Business Ethics 3/5 on Good On You
This company owns brands rated 'It's a start' by Good On You, whose rating system considers the most important social and environmental issues facing the fashion industry to assess a brand's impact on people, the planet and animals.
Source: Good On You (2020)
Alquemie Group
No assessment data currently available for Alquemie Group
ACTA Capital Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for ACTA Capital Pty Ltd

> About the Icons

Company Details

Type Private company
Founded 2002

Contact Details

Address Level 1, 55 Mentmore Ave, Rosebery, NSW, 2018, Australia
Phone 02 9662 2702
Email info@gingerandsmart.com
Website www.gingerandsmart.com

Products / Brands

Ginger & Smart
Ginger & Smart Womens Fashion


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