Gap sportwear brand wins "hot retailer" ICSC award
25 May 2011 09:53
Gap's women's sports brand Athleta has been awarded the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) 2011 "hot retailer" award, an award that recognizes retail concepts that drive consumers into shopping centres around the world.
Based on a survey of over 55,000 ICSC members worldwide, Athleta was chosen as one of the "hottest" retail concepts for 2011.
Today, Scott Key, senior vice president and general manager of Athleta, received the award at ICSC's global retail real estate convention, RECon, in Las Vegas, Nevada during a presentation hosted by actor and fashion designer, Carson Kressley.
The company expanded its catalogue and online business to brick and mortar in 2011 and the company is expected to open two additional stores in New York City this summer, with the goal of opening 50 stores across North America by 2013.
"We're thrilled to be recognized by the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) as one of this year's 'hot retailers," said Scott Key.
"We're committed to bringing our customers what they want – vibrant store environments that provide a place to build a community and purchase a wide selection of product they can wear straight from a morning run to dropping the kids off at school to getting coffee with a friend – all in the same outfit."
"Every year ICSC awards retailers that create unique and exciting shopping experiences that bring consumers into shopping centres around the world," said Michael P.
Kercheval, ICSC's president and CEO. "These retailers provide outstanding products and services thereby contributing to the overall success of the shopping centres that have them as tenants. ICSC is pleased to add Athleta to its list of 'Hot Retailers' and spotlight them during RECon."
Gap acquired Athleta in September 2008 making it the fifth brand alongside Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Piperlime.
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