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
Alquemie Group
owns 51% of Ginger & Smart Pty Ltd
AUS
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, Disney100, National Geographic, General Pants, SurfStitch, Ginger & Smart and Pumpkin Patch.
ACTA Capital Pty Ltd
owns 100% of Alquemie Group
AUS
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.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2023)
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Ginger & Smart Pty Ltd
Praise
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2/5 on Good On You
This company owns brands rated 'Not good enough' 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
(2023)
Fur free
This designer label is listed on the PETA Australia website as being committed to a fur free fashion industry.
Source: PETA
(2018)
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.
Alquemie Group
No assessment data currently available for Alquemie Group.
ACTA Capital Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for ACTA Capital Pty Ltd.
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Founded:
2002
Contact Details
Address:
Level 1, 55 Mentmore Ave, Rosebery, NSW, 2018, Australia
Phone:
02 9662 2702
Website:
Products / Brands
Ginger & Smart
Ginger & Smart
Womens Fashion