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Who owns Pacsun?

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Joseph Russell

Updated on February 22, 2026

Pacsun is an American retail clothing brand. The company sells lifestyle apparel, along with swim, footwear, and accessories designed for teens and young adults. As of 2022, the company operates 325 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

who-owns-pacsunWho owns Pacsun?

PacSun is headquartered in Anaheim, California, and operates a distribution center in Groveport, Ohio. The company’s regional directors, district managers, and store positions are located throughout the United States. The company went bankrupt in April 2016 and is now owned by Golden Gate Capital. Golden Gate Capital is an American private equity firm based in San Francisco.

Initially founded by Jack Hopkins and Tom Moore in 1980, its roots can be traced back to a small surf shop in Seal Beach, California. PacSun built its business selling merchandise from established surf brands but later expanded to include skate and streetwear labels.

Today, PacSun is dedicated to delivering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles to a community of inspired youth.PacSun HQ comprises 53% of associates that identify as POC or of minority descent. With strategies in place to increase this number, we strive to create and maintain a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive.