Classic American fashion brand to launch in the UK

Coach, a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, has announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to establish a joint venture with Hackett Limited, the iconic British retailer, to open Coach stores in the UK, Spain, Portugal and Ireland.

Lew Frankfort, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coach, Inc. said, "We expect that the first locations in the U.K. and Spain will open during the next twelve months. We're confident that the Coach proposition of New York fashion and accessible luxury will resonate with the stylish European consumer, as it has throughout North America, Asia, and the Middle East."