The Wet Seal Inc. is one of the leading specialty retailers of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessory items. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., the company operates more than 512 stores in 47 states nationwide and Puerto Rico, including over 436 Wet Seal stores and approximately 76 Arden B stores. It stocks a variety of sweaters, jackets, bottoms, tops, tees, dresses, shoes and accessories. In addition, The Wet Seal Inc. offers its products for sale online.