Aussie Apparel Group, Ltd. has announced that it had retained a number of independent reps from around the U.S. to launch its Hot Tuna brand for fall 2003 delivery.
“I am extremely pleased with the sales rep force that Stewart Kawamura, our Hot Tuna National Sales Manager, has put together to represent the Hot Tuna brand,” stated Bruce MacGregor, President and CEO of Aussie Apparel Group. “It is a first class group.”
In the all-important Southern California market, where key independents such as Jacks Surf, Beckers, CCS and Vals Surf reside, the company has enlisted Derek Grauer. Mr. Grauer is a seven-year veteran of the surf and skate industry. Beyond the independents, industry leader Pacific Sunwear is also based in Southern California.
“Collectively, this group represents some of the very best brands in the extreme sports industry, including Patagonia Srf, Victory, Oakley, Etnies, Axion Footwear, World Industries, Black Fly and Body Glove,” explained Mr. Kawamura. “This sales force will be showing the Hot Tuna products starting this week for delivery in August 2003. They are very excited with the product line and are looking forward to getting in front of their retailers.”
Other reps retained by Aussie Apparel Group include Craig Comen for Northern California, Stan Wong in Hawaii, Rene DiChristina in Puerto Rico, Thunder Tindall in the Rocky Mountain Region, Steve Stratton in Texas, Dave Dalkiewicz in the Mid Atlantic, Emily Boynton in the Northeast and Charlie Cutter, who left Fila to work with AAPG, in the Great Lakes Region.
