J.Crew Group (NYSE: JCG) is an American clothing an accessories retailer based in New York, New York. Founded in 1983 with the launch of its mail order catalog, the company expanded into brick and mortar retailing in 1989 with its first store at the South Street Seaport in New York City. As of May 2008, the company operates 198 retail stores and 65 outlet stores in the United States.