G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Upcoming Investment Conference Participation
NEW YORK, Sep 16, 2008 -- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq:GIII) announced today that management will deliver a presentation on behalf of the company at the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York. The presentation will be webcast live at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, September 22, 2008 at: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/twp/consumer08/79103217.cfm
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About G-III Apparel Group
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of outerwear and sportswear under licensed brands, private labels and its own brands. G-III also operates 116 outlet stores under the Wilsons Leather name. G-III has fashion licenses, among others, under the Calvin Klein, Sean John, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Guess?, Jones New York, Jessica Simpson, Nine West, Ellen Tracy, House of Dereon, IZOD, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's and Dockers brands and sports licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Touch by Alyssa Milano and more than 100 U.S. colleges and universities. G-III works with leading retailers in developing product lines to be sold under their own proprietary private labels. G-III-owned brands include, among others, Andrew Marc, Marc New York, Marvin Richards, G-III, Jessica Howard, Eliza J., Industrial Cotton, Black Rivet, Siena Studio, Colebrook, G-III by Carl Banks, Winlit, NY 10018 and La Nouvelle Renaissance.
Statements concerning the Company's business outlook or future economic performance, anticipated revenues, expenses or other financial items; product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto; and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matters are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the Federal Securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and factors which include, but are not limited to, reliance on licensed product, reliance on foreign manufacturers, the nature of the apparel industry, including changing customer demand and tastes, seasonality, customer acceptance of new products, weakness in the retail sector, risks related to the operation of a retail chain, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on existing management, possible disruption from acquisitions, general economic conditions, as well as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.
CONTACTS: G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
Wayne S. Miller, Chief Operating Officer
212-403-0500
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Investor Relations:
James R. Palczynski
203-682-8200