NexCen Brands, Inc. announced the opening of the first Shoebox New York franchised store in Aruba. The store opened in Palm Beach Plaza in Aruba under an existing master franchise agreement with Shogun Trade International N.V.

Kenneth J. Hall, Chief Executive Officer of NexCen Brands, Inc., stated, “With the opening of this Shoebox New York franchised store, we are delighted to introduce this retail concept in Aruba. As we continue to extend the global footprint of our franchised brands, we look forward to exploring additional opportunities throughout the Caribbean.”

Chris Dull, President of NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., the franchising subsidiary of NexCen Brands, stated, “The opening of Shoebox New York in Palm Beach Plaza, a well known, premier shopping destination in Aruba, was a success. We believe that this location will allow us to increase brand visibility for Shoebox New York and to gain new and repeat customers with its high-quality, high-fashion shoes and accessories.”

About NexCen Brands

NexCen Brands, Inc. is a strategic brand management company with a focus on franchising. It owns a portfolio of franchise brands that includes two retail franchise concepts: TAF(R) and Shoebox New York(R), as well as five quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise concepts: Great American Cookies(R), MaggieMoo's(R), Marble Slab Creamery(R), Pretzelmaker(R) and Pretzel Time(R). The brands are managed by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands.