The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection By Pukka To Debute In November 2006
Findlay, Ohio (August 14, 2006) – Pukka, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium custom headwear, announced today the signing of a three-year licensing agreement with Cutter & Buck, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUK). The agreement gives Pukka Headwear the exclusive rights to design and produce The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection which will be sold through a select number of promotional products distributors beginning late Fall 2006.
Known as the hottest custom headwear brand in golf, Pukka has a reputation for providing original designs, the industry’s highest quality and the ultimate fit. Now, through The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection, Pukka will provide top-of-the-line customizable headwear to customers in the promotional products industry. Debuting in November 2006, The Cutter and Buck Headwear Collection will offer an in-stock inventory of basic caps as well as fully customizable, made-to-order headwear, in low minimums and industry leading turn times.
"The partnership between Pukka and Cutter & Buck is a prefect fit," said Shawn Rogers, President of Pukka Headwear. "The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection by Pukka will reflect the ‘high-end’ quality and style for which both brands are known. We look forward to working with Cutter & Buck and supplying the promotional products industry with first-class headwear for years to come."
Founded in 1990, Cutter & Buck is a designer and marketer of upscale, golf-inspired sportswear and outerwear. Based in Seattle, Washington, the company sells its products primarily through department stores, golf pro shops and resorts, specialty retail shops, direct mail catalogs, corporate sales, and online at cutterbuck.com. Cutter & Buck products feature distinctive, comfortable designs, high-quality materials and manufacturing, and rich detailing.
"Cutter & Buck is extremely excited to be partnering with Pukka Headwear, to create the Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection," said Joel Freet, manager of international and domestic licensing for Cutter & Buck. "Pukka’s design integrity, quality and ability to customize headwear on a very short timeline will be an enormous asset to our brand’s support of the Cutter & Buck customer and mirrors our product philosophy."
About Pukka Headwear
The name Pukka means "genuine, authentic, superior, first class". A designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom headwear, the company offers a unique blend of quality products and services to the golf industry. Based out of Findlay, Ohio, Pukka is a division of FDI, a privately owned father-and-son founded business. Since 1992, FDI has supplied some of the most well known and highly respected fashion retail and wholesale organizations in the apparel and accessories industry. For further information, please visit www.pukkaheadwear.com or call 1-877-345-5110 to speak with a customer service representative. To learn more about Factory Direct International visit www.fdizone.com. Pukka Headwear is a supporting partner of Golf Retirement Plusâ?¢.Findlay, Ohio (August 14, 2006) – Pukka, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium custom headwear, announced today the signing of a three-year licensing agreement with Cutter & Buck, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUK). The agreement gives Pukka Headwear the exclusive rights to design and produce The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection which will be sold through a select number of promotional products distributors beginning late Fall 2006.
Known as the hottest custom headwear brand in golf, Pukka has a reputation for providing original designs, the industry’s highest quality and the ultimate fit. Now, through The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection, Pukka will provide top-of-the-line customizable headwear to customers in the promotional products industry. Debuting in November 2006, The Cutter and Buck Headwear Collection will offer an in-stock inventory of basic caps as well as fully customizable, made-to-order headwear, in low minimums and industry leading turn times.
"The partnership between Pukka and Cutter & Buck is a prefect fit," said Shawn Rogers, President of Pukka Headwear. "The Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection by Pukka will reflect the ‘high-end’ quality and style for which both brands are known. We look forward to working with Cutter & Buck and supplying the promotional products industry with first-class headwear for years to come."
Founded in 1990, Cutter & Buck is a designer and marketer of upscale, golf-inspired sportswear and outerwear. Based in Seattle, Washington, the company sells its products primarily through department stores, golf pro shops and resorts, specialty retail shops, direct mail catalogs, corporate sales, and online at cutterbuck.com. Cutter & Buck products feature distinctive, comfortable designs, high-quality materials and manufacturing, and rich detailing.
"Cutter & Buck is extremely excited to be partnering with Pukka Headwear, to create the Cutter & Buck Headwear Collection," said Joel Freet, manager of international and domestic licensing for Cutter & Buck. "Pukka’s design integrity, quality and ability to customize headwear on a very short timeline will be an enormous asset to our brand’s support of the Cutter & Buck customer and mirrors our product philosophy."
About Pukka Headwear
The name Pukka means "genuine, authentic, superior, first class". A designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom headwear, the company offers a unique blend of quality products and services to the golf industry. Based out of Findlay, Ohio, Pukka is a division of FDI, a privately owned father-and-son founded business. Since 1992, FDI has supplied some of the most well known and highly respected fashion retail and wholesale organizations in the apparel and accessories industry. For further information, please visit www.pukkaheadwear.com or call 1-877-345-5110 to speak with a customer service representative. To learn more about Factory Direct International visit www.fdizone.com. Pukka Headwear is a supporting partner of Golf Retirement Plusâ?¢.
Contact:
Michael Coppes
419 429 7808 ext. 147
mcoppes@pukkaheadwear.com
www.pukkaheadwear.com
