MIAMI, Sept. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PEI) (Nasdaq:PERY) announced today that it is expanding its license agreement with American Traveler, Inc. granting rights under the Pro Player® brand to include sport duffels, backpacks, messenger bags, tote bags and sack packs.
Pro Player is an active sports brand with unisex and cross-generational appeal. Committed to innovative design and quality fabrics, the brand appeals to health conscious individuals who enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor sporting activities.
"American Traveler is a terrific partner for PEI and we are excited to be building on that success and expanding our relationship with them," commented Oscar Feldenkreis, president and chief operating officer of Perry Ellis International. "This addition was a natural extension for the Pro Player customer, who demands a product that offers performance features in addition to fashion and function in an active lifestyle."
"American Traveler is excited to bring Pro Player duffel bags and backpacks to the domestic marketplace. With the direction of the Pro Player brand, along with the consumer trend towards health and wellness, Pro Player bags are a natural fit," commented Scott Oh, president of American Traveler, Inc.
The collection will launch Holiday 2014 at national and regional specialty chain and sporting goods stores.
For more information about Perry Ellis International, Inc. and the company's entire portfolio of brands, please visit www.PERY.com.
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 pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses 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®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.
About American Traveler, Inc.
Established in 2004, American Traveler, Inc. has become a leading resource of backpacks, duffel bags, business bags, and luggage to major retailers throughout the nation. American Traveler is known for its advanced sourcing, brand enhancing designs, and competitive pricing. American Traveler ships under licensed brands; Perry Ellis Portfolio, Fila, and Ecko Unltd., OEM brands; G.H. Bass & Co. and Van Heusen, as well as their proprietary brand Pacific Coast.