Private company

Wilsons Leather

Leather brand

Wilsons Leather is a U.S. leather brand, selling products such as leather jackets, belts, shoes, handbags, and gloves. At its peak in 2002, the Minneapolis-based retailer had 763 stores in 46 states and Canada.2 It is part of G-III Apparel Group.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1986Founded1

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Wilson's Leather Store Southern Park Mall
Photo: Larry Hachucka, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Wilsons Leather is a U.S. leather brand, selling products such as leather jackets, belts, shoes, handbags, and gloves. At its peak in 2002, the Minneapolis-based retailer had 763 stores in 46 states and Canada.2

Corporate structure

Wilsons Leather is part of a group headed by G-III Apparel Group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Products and brands

  • leather

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Former owners and parents

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Jul 2008Acquired Acquired by G-III Apparel Group1
  2. 1986Acquired Acquired by Melville Corporation1
  3. 1986Founded Founded1

Sources

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