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bebe company history timeline

1994

1994:38 new bebe stores are opened across the United States.

1995

In 1995, after its initial national growth, bebe took the unusual step of actively seeking out name recognition through not only its print advertising campaigns, but through celebrity exposure as well.

1998

In September of 1998 bebe signed a licensing agreement with Genender International Incorporated to produce a collection of inexpensively priced but fashionable watches.

1998:The company goes public on the NASDAQ exchange.

1999

By May 1999 bebe had opened 11 stores in as many weeks, and by the end of that month the company had reached a milestone of successfully operating 100 stores.

2003

BebeSport: The Company launched BebeSport in fiscal year 2003 to focus on active lifestyle via sportswear, tops, sweaters, outerwear, and accessories.

2009

In 2009, BebeSport stores were converted to PH8 with BebeSport product now sold in Bebe and 2b Bebe stores.

2012

As of 2012, Bebe has currently launched a bridal wear line available in select stores throughout United Sates.

2014

In 2014, a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action lawsuit was filed against Bebe Stores, Inc.

2015

It was announced in 2015 that Mashouf was to sell his 59% stake in bebe.

2017

In March 2017, bebe announced that it would close all stores in 2017, and become an online-only retailer.

The company's sales for the first six months of its 2017 fiscal year, a period that ended Dec.

2018

A new lifestyle concept store was opened in New York City in March 2018.

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Founded
1976
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Headquarters
Brisbane, CA
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Founders
Manny Houf
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