MARIMEKKO CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE
3 October 2008
TWO NEW MARIMEKKO CONCEPT STORES OPEN IN OSAKA, JAPAN
Two new Marimekko concept stores have been set up in Osaka: One (148 sqm) was
opened in the Abeno district on 9 September 2008 and the other (200 sqm) in the
Umeda district on 3 October 2008. After these openings, there are a total of 14
Marimekko concept stores and shop-in-shops in Japan. Three of them are located
in Osaka.
Developing and anchoring the concept store idea based on Marimekko's lifestyle
thinking represents an important part in the company's internationalisation
strategy. There are about 50 Marimekko concept stores worldwide at the moment;
the shops are owned by independent retailers. Marimekko products are sold in
over 40 countries.
The address of the Osaka/Abeno concept store is:
1F AND, 2-1-40 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka city, Japan
The address of the Osaka/Umeda concept store is:
4F Breeze Tower, 2-4-9 Kita-ku, Osaka 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 2007, the company's net
sales amounted to EUR 77.3 million. Exports and income from international
operations accounted for 26.5% of the Group's net sales. The Group employs about
400 people. The company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. For
further information, visit www.marimekko.com