Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Honored With Wal-Mart's 'Big Bet' Award
May 20 2009 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) ("Iconix" or the "Company"), today announced that the
Company was awarded the Wal-Mart "Big Bet" Award, for the
successful launch of the Company's Op(R) brand and the re-launch of
the Company's Starter(R) and Danskin Now(R) brands. The "Big Bet"
Award was bestowed upon Iconix for successfully leveraging its
opportunities with Wal-Mart at Wal-Mart's Annual Apparel Summit
where the "Suppliers of the Year" Awards are granted. The "Big Bet"
was presented to Neil Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix, by the
Senior Vice President and GM of Apparel, Dottie Mattison and
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, John
Fleming, of Wal-Mart Stores. Op, Starter and Danskin Now have
Direct-to-Retail licenses in place with Wal-Mart and are available
nationwide. In addition, the brands have recently begun rolling out
to Wal-Mart international stores, including Canada and Mexico. Neil
Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix commented, "We are honored to
receive the 'Big Bet' Award. Wal-Mart is a terrific partner and we
look forward to continuing our successful relationship with the
Wal-Mart team. Receiving the 'Big Bet' Award from the world's
largest retailer is a wonderful accolade and a testament to the
collaborative nature between the product, brand management and
marketing teams of the two companies." Iconix Brand Group Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of
consumer brands including CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA
(R), JOE BOXER (R) RAMPAGE (R) MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO
(R) OCEAN PACIFIC (R), DANSKIN (R) ROCA WEAR(R), CANNON (R), ROYAL
VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R), STARTER (R) and WAVERLY
(R). In addition, Iconix owns an interest in the ARTFUL DODGER (R)
and ED HARDY (R) brands. The Company licenses its brands to a
network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every
major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the
mass market in both the U.S. and around the world. Iconix, through
its in-house advertising, promotion and public relations agency,
markets its brands to continually drive greater consumer awareness
and equity. Contact: Tara Levy Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
212.730.0030 DATASOURCE: Iconix Brand Group, Inc. CONTACT: Tara
Levy of Iconix Brand Group, Inc., +1-212-730-0030 Web Site:
http://www.iconixbrand.com/
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