Macy's named exclusive department store for Sean John sportswear

NEW YORK Macy's announced that it will become the U.S. department store retailer for the Sean John men’s sportswear collection beginning in spring 2011, with merchandise receipts arriving in October. The exclusive Sean John product will be available online at macys.com and in 400 Macy’s stores across the country in 2011, with additional stores to be added in the years ahead.

The sportswear line will include woven sportshirts, knits, sweaters, tees, denim, vests, shorts and collection pants, outerwear, jackets and sportcoats.

Extensive Sean John sportswear shops will be included in Macy’s flagship stores – Herald Square in New York, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.

In addition to the exclusive sportswear offering, Sean John fragrances, fine tailored clothing, shirts and ties, lounge and underwear, leather goods, boys, women’s, and all other product categories will also have increased visibility in Macy’s stores throughout the country.

Sean John Founder, Sean “Diddy” Combs, said, “I am overwhelmed and humbled by the recognition from such an iconic American retailer as Macy’s and we’re astounded by the opportunity that this exclusive deal gives the Sean John brand and all of our licensing partners. When I launched the Sean John brand over 11 years ago, we created the tag line ‘The Future of Fashion” and today as we are announcing this partnership, I truly believe the future has arrived.”