Children's clothing
Founded in New Zealand in 1990. At its peak in 2007 the label had hundreds of stores across the world, but by 2016 the company collapsed. In March 2017 Catch Group acquired the brand and IP, but sold it to Noni B owner Alceon in 2018. In 2021 Alceon spin-off ACTA Capital took over ownership.
Company Ownership
Pumpkin Patch Ltd
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Alquemie Group
owns 100% of Pumpkin Patch 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 2016)
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Pumpkin Patch Ltd
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D grade at Behind the Barcode
D grade in the Baptist World Aid Australia's Behind the Barcode 'Australian Fashion Report 2016', which grades companies on their efforts to mitigate the risks of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation throughout their supply chains. Assessment criteria fall into four main categories: policies, knowing suppliers, auditing and supplier relationships, and worker empowerment. [Listed under information as ownership has changed since report was published]
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:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Founded:
1990
Contact Details
Address:
439 East Tamaki Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand
Website:
Products / Brands
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Childrenswear
Pumpkin Patch
Babywear