The Directors of Umbro plc have signed a Distribution Agreement with Foot Locker. This unique distribution agreement formalises a trading relationship with Foot Locker, Inc in the USA which has been gaining momentum over the last 12 months for the sale and distribution of UMBRO football related apparel, equipment and footwear.

Peter McGuigan, CEO Umbro said, “We are delighted to be working with Foot Locker to provide a new and exciting range of soccer related products and we are optimistic about our prospects for the UMBRO brand in the US for 2005 and beyond.”