19th Dec 2005 11:37
Hot Tuna (International) plc19 December 2005 19th December 2005 Hot Tuna (International) PLC ("Hot Tuna" or "The Company") Hot Tuna's MAP Apparel to be available in TopShop London AIM listed surfing brand Hot Tuna (AIM : HTT) announces that following theacquisition of a 75% interest in MAP Print Ltd (see announcement dated 2December 2005), two diffusion lines are to be available in the world's largestfashion store, Oxford Street based TopShop. The new lines are available instore now having been launched on 11th December 2005. The trouser and T-shirt ranges are inspired from iconic punk trends made famousin the late 70's and early 80's using the classic dogtooth and Prince of Walespatterns. TopShop is highly respected within the fashion industry being verypopular with celebrities seeking inspiration for new fashion trends, especiallywithin the vintage Bazzar section. MAP's products will be located on the SB2floor in the Bazzar area, which hosts clothing lines that are known to beforward thinking. Commenting on the launch of the new lines, Hot Tuna's Chairman Ranjit Murugasonstated, 'Moving forward within the UK there is no better place to launch the twonew lines than in TopShop Oxford Street. Hot Tuna made the acquisition of MAPas we felt their clothing lines complemented the lifestyle industry we targetand we are very enthusiastic that the new lines will be a huge success.' - Ends - For further information, please contact: Hot Tuna International Plc Ranjit Nabarro Wells Parkgreen CommunicationsMurugason, Chairman Hugh Oram Victoria Thomas+44 20 7016 5100 +44 20 7710 7400 +44 20 7493 [email protected] [email protected] Notes to Editors Hot Tuna International PLC listed on AIM on 23 September 2005 (AIM: HTT). It isthe licensor, manager, marketer and owner of the Hot Tuna brand of surflifestyle apparel and accessories. The Company acquired the brand in June 2005and the surf lifestyle market includes: board shorts, t-shirts, hats, swimwear,backpacks and bags, surf hardware, eyewear, footwear and jewellery. As custodian of the Hot Tuna brand, the Company intends to control thedistribution, quality and marketing of its products on a global scale and ensurethat the best products are produced. The brand will be developed through theappointment of local licensees in individual countries that have the relevantexperience to develop and gain competitive advantage for the brand in their ownnational markets. The Company has exclusive licensees in Australia, NewZealand, the United States, Mexico and Canada. In addition, the company hasnon- exclusive licensing arrangements in a number of countries includingMalaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Korea and Japan. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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