[A] children’s clothing company with locations across Vermont has been sold, and a location in Montpelier is closing.
Zutano Baby on Main Street in Montpelier is advertising a three-day-per week sale that ends Oct. 30. A sign in the window says, “After 18 years it’s time to move out of the house, take new steps, and find new horizons.”
Zutano Inc., a design, manufacturing and retail company specializing in clothing for babies and young children, is no longer registered with the Vermont Secretary of State’s office. The company now appears to be Zutano Global Inc., started this summer, based in Massachusetts with four owners listed.
In a written statement, a spokesperson for Steve Schuster, the president of Zutano Global, characterized the ownership change as “a strategic partnership” with Zutano Global to enhance its website, Zutano.com.
“The business has continued to evolve over the past 25 years and with a high percentage of our customers engaging with the brand online, we are naturally focusing on growing that sector of the business and investing in building the brand around the world,” the company said.
The company’s headquarters and distribution have been moved to a facility in Massachusetts.
Michael and Uli Belenky, the founders of Zutano, will still be brand advocates and designers, the company said.
The Belenkys did not return calls for comment.
