Perry Ellis International Signs Multiple New Licensing Agreements with Randa Accessories
August 21 2008 - 5:29PM
Business Wire
Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY), announced today that its
affiliated company, PEI Licensing, Inc. (collectively �Perry Ellis�
or the �Company�) has entered into five new licensing agreements
with Randa Corp to design, manufacture and distribute neckwear for
the U.S. market under the Perry Ellis�, Perry Ellis Portfolio�,
Original Penguin by Munsingwear�, Tricots St. Raphael�, Axist� and
John Henry� brands. In addition, the Company also announced that it
has entered into another licensing agreement with Randa Luggage to
design, manufacture and distribute men�s, women�s and children�s
luggage for the U.S. and Canadian markets under the Perry Ellis�
and Perry Ellis Portfolio� brands. Oscar Feldenkreis, President and
Chief Operating Officer of Perry Ellis International, said: �Randa
Corp and Randa Luggage are leaders in the neckwear and luggage
markets and the right partners to interpret each of the lifestyles
represented by Perry Ellis, Original Penguin, Tricots St. Raphael,
Axist and John Henry. We are extremely excited about the potential
of these agreements and we look forward to working together with
Randa on a successful launch.� Perry Ellis and Perry Ellis
Portfolio neckwear and luggage products will be available in
specialty and major department stores such as Macy�s. Meanwhile,
Original Penguin by Munsingwear and Tricots St. Raphael will be
available in better department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue,
Bloomingdale�s and Nordstrom. Finally, John Henry will be
distributed at mid-tier department stores such as Stage Stores and
Mervyn�s, while Axist is available exclusively at Kohl�s. Neckwear
will be available at retail for Fall 2008. Luggage products will be
available at retail for Fall 2009. �This is a major strategic
alliance for Randa Corp and Randa Luggage,� said David Katz, Senior
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. �These are all
outstanding brands that resonate strongly with the consumer at
their respective channels of distribution. We will work closely
together with Perry Ellis International to bring to the market
great products that interpret the lifestyle of each brand.� About
Perry Ellis International Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a
leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high
quality men's and women's apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The
Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear,
sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active
wear and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major
levels of retail distribution. The Company, through its wholly
owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and
internationally recognized brands including Perry Ellis�, Jantzen�,
Laundry by Shelli Segal�, C&C California�, Cubavera�,
Munsingwear�, Savane�, Original Penguin� by Munsingwear�, Grand
Slam�, Natural Issue�, Pro Player�, the Havanera Co.�, Axis�,
Tricots St. Raphael�, Gotcha�, Girl Star� and MCD�. The Company
enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third
parties including Dockers� for outerwear, Nike� and JAG� for
swimwear, and PING� and PGA TOUR� for golf apparel. Additional
information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.
About Randa Accessories Randa Accessories is the leading
manufacturer, distributor and marketer of lifestyle accessories
including belts, wallets, small leather goods, neckwear, luggage,
casual bags, business cases and gifts including luxury, licensed
and private branded products. Safe Harbor Statement We caution
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