Tandy Brands announces Sperry Top-Sider license
US leather company Tandy Brands Accessories has announced that it has entered into a multi-year license agreement with US footwear brand Sperry Top-Sider to market and distribute belts, shoulder bags, and small leathergoods for both men and women.
“We are excited to partner with Sperry Top-Sider, a brand recognised as an icon of American style for more than 75 years with distinct equities which we will leverage to develop a compelling product offering,” said Rod McGeachy, chairman, president and CEO. “The addition of this new license allows us to grow our portfolio of brands and expand our retail channels.”
“We are pleased to be partnering with Tandy Brands, a renowned manufacturer of leather accessories, and we are looking forward to a unique collection that pays homage to the Sperry Top-Sider brand,” said Craig Reingold, Sperry brand president.
Under the terms of the license agreement, Tandy Brands will have rights to create Sperry Top-Sider branded collections covering the men’s and women’s accessories category of belts, shoulder bags and small leathergoods such as wallets. Tandy Brands will distribute the collections through premium department stores and specialty retailers throughout the United States and Canada, Sperry Top-Sider’s own retail stores, and on the brand’s website.
