The company has a significant e-commerce presence and more than 100 standalone retail stores throughout 36 states, with products sold in premier national retailers including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's and 900 specialty boutiques worldwide. The company continues to see success across all channels with increased traffic, double-digit revenue growth, and outperforming industry standards.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Kendra Scott is a private company with significant brand momentum, founder-led vision, and demonstrated multi-channel growth. Recent private equity investment from 65 Equity Partners (with founder Scott retaining a majority stake) provides capital for expansion while maintaining founder control. Strategic category expansion and strong omnichannel execution support premium growth trajectory.
Top Insights
In 2026, Scott was named a CNBC Changemaker, recognized for expanding her brand into new lifestyle categories and for philanthropic efforts that have raised more than $70 million since 2010.
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott — which has become one of its main sales and new customer drivers — the company also launched Yellow Rose Boots.
Kendra Scott appoints first chief business officer on Apr 17, 2026.
Kendra Scott has 3,200 total employees.
Named Competitors
Claire's — Fashion accessories with ear piercing services
Foundrae — Fine jewelry and modern heirlooms with personal symbolism
Lashbrook Designs — Fashion jewelry competitor
Recent Developments
(April 2026) Appointed first chief business officer to accelerate expansion strategy and support globalization efforts
(January 2026) Chris Blakeslee appointed CEO while Kendra Scott transitions to Chief Visionary Officer
(2025) Kendra Scott Eyewear and Yellow Rose Boots launched; company raised over $500,000 for Texas flood relief
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