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WHP-led consortium initiates sales deal with Express

Express, Inc. announced that announced that it has received a non-binding letter of intent from a consortium led by WHP Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties for the potential purchase of the company’s retail stores and operations. Express also announced that it has named Mark Still as senior vice...

Fashion

WHP adds sock collection for Joseph Abboud

WHP Global has entered into a licensing agreement with Bespoke Fashion, LLC to design, develop and distribute a new collection of socks for the Joseph Abboud brand. The new offering of men’s casual and dress socks is slated to launch fall 2021 and will be available at retail throughout the United States and Canada. In a statement, WHP Global...

People

Anne Klein's granddaughter unites with Anne Klein for COVID-19 relief efforts

WHP Global, the parent company of Anne Klein, has united with the namesake designer’s granddaughter Jesse Gre Rubinstein to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the immediate need for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), the company has produced 100,000 face masks through its supply chain, which will be distributed with...

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Joseph Abboud brand sold to WHP

Tailored Brands, Inc. and WHP Global have announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Tailored Brands will sell the Joseph Abboud trademarks to WHP for 115 million dollars. Tailored Brands has also entered into a licensing agreement with WHP for the exclusive rights to sell and rent Joseph Abboud branded apparel and related...

Business

WHP plans to launch Anne Klein Jeans

WHP Global has signed a long-term licensing agreement with ONE Jeanswear Group to develop and distribute a contemporary denim line for the Anne Klein brand. The first collaboration under the new partnership is set to ship for fall 2020 and will be previewed during Market Week in New York. Price points for the collection will range from 69...