DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. (Nasdaq:TBAC) announced it has entered into a multi-year license agreement with Sweet People Apparel, Inc. to design, manufacture, market, distribute and sell products in its accessories category under the brands Miss Me® and Miss Me® Girls. The Company expects to see an incremental impact in its accessories business in calendar year 2012.
"We are looking forward to a great relationship with Sweet People Apparel. The all-American, Miss Me line of brands are well-respected in the marketplace and provide us with an outstanding growth platform. This is a fresh and exciting addition to our accessories category," said Rod McGeachy, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This new license agreement is another significant win for Tandy Brands as we expand our portfolio of brands and diversify our retail partnerships."
"We are very happy to be partnering with Tandy Brands, and we are looking forward to an amazing collection which represents the Miss Me brand," said Lilly Kim, Vice President of Business Development.
Miss Me apparel products are distributed in more than 2,000 retail outlets today. Under the terms of the license agreement, Tandy Brands will have rights to leverage its expertise in women's and girl's belts across all of the Miss Me brands. Miss Me belts will be distributed through department stores and specialty retail locations throughout the United States and Canada.
About Miss Me
Miss Me launched its first collection in the Spring of 2001 - with the single purpose to dress the modern girl who was no longer definable, but multi-dimensional in character and style. With this recognition and appreciation, Miss Me designs for those who hold a multitude of passions, personas and cultures. Successfully capturing the many identities of a woman, Miss Me creates her line to provide versatile pieces that represent every facet of the Miss Me woman - from casual wear, formal wear to nightlife styles. Miss Me has grown to be everyone's favorite piece in the closet, never compromising comfort for style.
About Tandy Brands
Tandy Brands is a leading designer and marketer of branded men's, women's and children's accessories, including belts, gifts and small leather goods. Merchandise is marketed under various national as well as private brand names through all major retail distribution channels.