Perry Ellis International Expands Partnership With American Traveler

Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PEI)

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.