MARIMEKKO CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE
20 February 2009
THREE NEW MARIMEKKO CONCEPT STORES OPEN IN JAPAN
Marimekko's local distributor in Japan, Look Inc., opened a new Marimekko
concept store in Matsuyama today. Two other new stores will also be set up soon:
one in Niigata on 27 February 2009 and the other in Kokura on 6 March 2009.
Marimekko aims to expand its distribution network primarily by increasing the
number of concept stores and shop-in-shops. At the moment, there are about 50
concept stores worldwide in addition to Marimekko's own stores. The broadest
Marimekko store network abroad is in Japan; there are a total of 18 stores after
these openings.
The address of the Matsuyama concept store is:
AVA 1F, 3-2-1 Ichibancho, Matsuyama city, Japan
The address of the Niigata concept store is:
Billboard Place 1F, 2-1-2 Yachiyodai, Chuo-ku, Niigata city, Japan
The address of the Kokura concept store is:
COLET 1F, 3-1-1 Kyomachi, Kita-ku, Kokura, Kitakyushu-city, Japan
MARIMEKKO CORPORATION
Group Communications
Marja Korkeela
Tel. +358 9 758 7238
Fax: +358 9 759 1676
Email: marja.korkeela@marimekko.fi
Marimekko is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company that was
established in 1951. The company designs, manufactures and markets high-quality
clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories under the
Marimekko brand, both in Finland and abroad. Marimekko products are also
manufactured under license in various countries. In 2008, the company's net
sales amounted to EUR 81.1 million. Exports and income from international
operations accounted for 27.0% of the Group's net sales. The Group employs about
410 people. The company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. For
further information, visit www.marimekko.com