Responding to customer needs, Best Buy and Liz Claiborne team up on
exclusive electronic accessories
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fashion meets function as
Liz Claiborne Accessories and Best Buy introduce a new line of consumer
electronic accessories available exclusively through U. S. Best Buy stores
and online at http://www.bestbuy.com.
Liz Claiborne's classic design and signature accents combine with Best
Buy's industry expertise and customer-focused philosophy to create a
collection of consumer electronic accessories perfect for the stylish woman
on-the-go. An extensive offering of laptop bags and sleeves, business
totes, cell phone cases, MP3 cases and camera cases will be available in a
variety of designs and fabrics, including luxe leathers, jacquard patterns
and metallic and patent finishes. A complete assortment of collections and
styles will be available this October in approximately 250 U. S. Best Buy
store locations and at http://www.bestbuy.com. Retail prices range from
$24.99 to $199.99.
"We view this partnership as an excellent opportunity to bring the Liz
Claiborne aesthetic to the consumer electronics industry by creating
fashionable accessories for the items we can't live without in this hi-tech
world," said Dina Battipaglia, president, Liz Claiborne Accessories. "Best
Buy is recognized for the variety and quality of its product offering and
is a true leader in the marketplace."
"We know many of our customers want technology to be more than a simple
necessity, they want their devices to reflect their sense of style," said
Liz Haesler, vice president at Best Buy. "By working with Liz Claiborne we
are bringing new options to our customers who are looking for both function
and fashion."
About Liz Claiborne Inc.
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets an extensive range of branded
women's and men's apparel, accessories and fragrance products. Our diverse
portfolio of quality brands -- available domestically and internationally
via wholesale and retail channels -- consistently meets the widest range of
consumers' fashion needs, from classic to contemporary, active to relaxed
and denim to streetwear. For more information visit
http://www.lizclaiborneinc.com.
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) operates a global portfolio of brands
with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide
customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their
unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics, home-office
products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through
approximately 1,200 retail stores across the United States, throughout
Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy
(BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca and BestBuy.com.cn), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca),
Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath
Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com), Jiangsu
Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn) and Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net). Best
Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through
volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education.
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