PEORIA, ARIZ., January 23 /CNW/ - The Antigua Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ANTGF) (TSX VENTURE: ANE), one of the nation's leading designers and marketers of men's, women's and children's lifestyle apparel and accessories, announced they have consummated a license agreement to design and distribute apparel and accessories under the famous Slazenger brand in the United States and Canada. This agreement calls for distribution in the Green Grass and upscale corporate segments of the industry.
"Slazenger is a perfect brand partner for our Antigua brand that has distribution across several channels," said Ron McPherson, President and CEO of The Antigua Group, Inc. "Slazenger will offer apparel classifications and fabrications that we presently don't offer in the Antigua range. We will launch the new Slazenger line that will include double mercerized knits and high-end technical outerwear at the PGA Merchandise show January 25-27, 2007, in Orlando, Florida."
Headquartered in Peoria, Arizona, The Antigua Group provides men's, women's and children's apparel and outerwear to golf, licensed sports and specialty retailers as well as corporate America. Antigua holds licenses with the PGA of America, NBA, WNBA, MLB, Minor League Baseball, NHL and hundreds of colleges and universities. For more information on The Antigua Group, visit them online at www.antigua.com or call Ron McPherson at (623) 523-6000.