Wrangler Apparel Now Available to Chinese Consumers through Digital Partnership with Tmall
GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$KTB #wrangler–Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the world�s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler® and Lee®, today announced that Wrangler, a global icon in jeanswear and casual apparel, has expanded the brands international reach to China. Taking a digital-first approach, the initial product offerings are available for consumers through Tmall, a leading online retailer in China.
One of Kontoors core strategic priorities includes expanding to new markets and geographies. Launching our iconic Wrangler brand in China, one of the fastest growing consumer markets in the world, is a key step toward that effort, said Scott Baxter, President and CEO, Kontoor Brands. As part of Kontoor Brands, the Wrangler brand is leveraging the collective experience that helped establish Lee as one of the leading denim brands in the Chinese market. This announcement marks an exciting milestone in the brands 70-plus year history.
Since becoming an independent, publicly traded company in May 2019, Kontoor has identified China as a key area of focus in the organizations international expansion strategy. The further globalization of the Wrangler brand illustrates Kontoors commitment to accelerating brand growth through new distribution channels and geographies.
Wrangler products are now available on Tmall.com, a leading online retailer in China. The launch was celebrated with an activation at Innersect, a multi-day consumer event.
Weve reimagined the adventurous optimism of Wranglers cowboy spirit for the Chinese market, developing a brand platform designed to resonate with Chinas youth and young at heart, said John Gearing, VP & GM, Kontoor Asia Pacific. We are building awareness and demand for the brand through our initial digital product offerings. In the coming months, we will accelerate our focus on creating engaging and innovative experiences designed to introduce Wranglers best-in-class apparel products to the Chinese consumer.
The brand expects to expand its product offerings along with additional marketing activations in spring 2021.
About Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the worlds most iconic consumer brands: Wrangler® and Lee®. Kontoor designs, manufactures and distributes superior high-quality products that look good and fit right, giving people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long-term value for its stakeholders. For more information about Kontoor Brands, please visit www.KontoorBrands.com.
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