Wacoal America, Inc.

Profile narrative

Wacoal America, Inc. operates as the United States subsidiary of the Japanese lingerie manufacturer Wacoal Corp. The company designs, produces, and markets a range of intimate apparel products, including bras, panties, shapewear, lingerie, loungewear, and sportswear, primarily targeting female consumers. Its products are distributed through department stores, specialty retailers, and the company's own online channels, serving the broader U.S. market. The firm focuses on fit‑based innovation and quality construction as part of its product development process.

Wacoal America is distinguished by its specialization in lingerie and intimate apparel, leveraging the parent company's expertise in fit technology and material research. As a subsidiary, it reports to the parent Wacoal Corp headquartered in Japan, while maintaining its own headquarters located somewhere within the United States of America. On August 28, 2023, the company suffered an external system breach that compromised personal and financial data for over a thousand individuals. The compromised information included names combined with financial account numbers, credit or debit card details, and associated security codes. In response, Wacoal America offered affected consumers identity theft protection services, including credit monitoring and financial fraud monitoring, for a period of twelve months. This incident highlights the company's handling of consumer data security and its response measures following a cyber event.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.