March 24, 2014: Hobbs, the women’s fashion retailer, is pleased to announce its entry into the USA market at select Bloomingdale’s locations.

Building on its current USA customer base via its online offering, Hobbs’ entry into this major market is in line with its international expansion strategy. The Company will offer its designs in five shops at  the following select Bloomingdale’s locations: Bloomingdale’s 59th Street (New York, NY), Bloomingdale’s Chestnut Hill (Boston, MA), Bloomingdale’s  King of Prussia (King of Prussia, PA), Bloomingdale’s at The Shops at Riverside (Hackensack, NJ) ), Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner (McLean, VA). Employing approximately 20 people, the shops will showcase an exclusive edit of the Hobbs collection focused on luxury fabrications, modern tailoring and elegantly crafted daywear.  Hobbs opened at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street on March 22, and will be expanding into the additional locations in early April.  This move follows the Company’s recent launch of local content websites in Germany, Australia and the USA.

Hobbs London opened its first store in Hampstead in 1981 and now has over 140 stores, throughout the UK and Ireland, and franchise stores in the UAE and Sweden. The classic British brand with a rich design heritage is made up of three complimentary labels; Hobbs London, NW3 and Invitation, each of which has its own signature pieces with a strong emphasis on quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail, from its in-house team of British designers.

Nicky Dulieu, Hobbs commented:

“We are extremely excited to be partnering with Bloomingdale’s as we make our entry into the USA, bringing the Hobbs brand to American shoppers. We believe customers will be attracted to our rich British heritage and reputation for quality tailoring, footwear, coats, dresses and accessories.

“The USA offers significant growth potential and marks an important stage in the brands evolution, once again demonstrating the strength of Hobbs’ international appeal, and the opportunity to open a concession there is a testament of the team’s hard work coming to fruition.”

Frank Doroff, Vice Chairman and GMM of RTW Bloomingdale''s commented:

“Bloomingdale’s is excited to offer our loyal shoppers the opportunity to shop Hobbs London for the first time in the USA at select locations.  Already a destination for other great British designers, we look forward to welcoming the Hobbs brand into the Bloomingdale’s family.”

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About Hobbs London:

Hobbs London opened its first store in Hampstead in 1981 and now has over 140 branches throughout the UK and Ireland as well as franchise stores in the UAE and Sweden.  A classic British brand with rich design heritage ideal for women looking for high quality stylish clothes offered at affordable prices.  The Hobbs brand is comprised of three complimentary labels sharing a common aesthetic, with each having its own personality in order to broaden the overall brand appeal, with signature pieces in tailoring, footwear, coats, dresses and accessories.

The company represents a quintessentially British look with a contemporary feel. Each season''s collection places strong emphasis on quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail.  We have an in-house design team, pattern room and source only the very best quality fabrics.

About Bloomingdale’s

Bloomingdale''s is America''s only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy''s, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 37 Bloomingdale’s stores and 13 Bloomingdale’s, The Outlet Stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, New Hampshire, California, and Texas. In addition, Bloomingdale''s has an international presence with a location in Dubai. Be sure to follow @bloomingdales on social media, become a Loyallist, and for more information, or to shop any time, visit www.bloomingdales.com.