Danskin, Inc Appoints Vice President, European Sales; Stephen Willacy Named to New Post.Business/Retail Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2001 Danskin, Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: DANS), a designer, manufacturer and marketer of women's activewear, dancewear dance·wear n. Clothing such as leotards and warmup suits that are worn for dance practice and exercising. and legwear, announced today the appointment of Stephen Willacy to the newly created position of Vice President, European Sales. Mr. Willacy, 58, will focus on driving and international growth, primarily through expanding distribution channels throughout Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). . Commenting on the appointment, Carol Hochman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Danskin, Inc. said, "The addition of Stephen Willacy is an important step in strengthening Danskin's continued expansion into Europe. Stephen's knowledge and experience in assisting women's activewear apparel companies develop and expand their international women's apparel industry will be instrumental to Danskin's global success. The Company feels that this initiative could yield significant upside revenue potential." Prior to joining Danskin, Inc., Mr. Willacy was with the Sara Lee
Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE: SLE) is a global consumer-goods company based in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA. Corporation as European Director of Champion USA and was responsible for all of their European activities and development. Prior to that, he was General Manager of Aquascutum, and previously with the Alexon Group The Alexon Group plc is a group of men's, women's and children's clothing retailers, based in the United Kingdom. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange.[1] Brands
About Danskin, Inc. Danskin, Inc. markets and manufactures leading brands of women's activewear and dancewear under the Danskin(R), Danskin Plus(R), Danskin Packables(TM), Freestyle(R) and Zen Sport(TM) from Danskin(R) trademarks, and legwear under the Danskin(R), Givenchy(R), Ellen Tracy(R), Evan-Picone(R) and Round the Clock(R) trademarks. Pennaco Hosiery, a division of Danskin, Inc. is a manufacturer of branded and private label hosiery sold in department and fine specialty stores. For further information and store locations, please visit www.danskin.com or call 1 (888) DANSKIN. This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements, as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and the actual results and future events could differ materially from management's current expectations. Such factors are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. This press release and prior releases are available on the Danskin, Inc. Web site at www.danskin.com and the KCSA KCSA Krannert Center Student Association KCSA Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (Frankfort, KY) KCSA Kyiv City State Administration KCSA Kalamazoo Christian School Association KCSA Kentucky-Canadian Studies Association Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Worldwide Web site at www.kcsa.com. |
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