Terry Pillow

SEATTLE, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Riding the wave of its success in the U.S., the Tommy Bahama Group has announced an important step forward in their strategy to drive long-term growth through international expansion. Tommy Bahama will begin by opening company owned and operated retail stores in premium locations in Asia, including a combined restaurant and retail location in the Ginza district of Tokyo and stores in Macau and Singapore. "Tommy Bahama has enjoyed significant growth in our direct to consumer business. Through our website and U.S. based stores, we've seen a pent up demand and opportunity for

Tommy Bahama Group has named 20-plus year industry veteran Ferdinand Van Alphen the company's new VP of creative services. The appointment is effective immediately.Van Alphen has held many major posts within the creative side of the business, including senior creative posts at Tommy Hilfiger in both the USA and Europe as well as agency work in The Netherlands, New York, and Hong Kong. Most recently, Van Alphen owned a creative consulting agency, handling various projects for Vertu mobile phones, Boss fragrance, Pringles, and Liebeskind Berlin, among others.In his new endeavor, Van Alphen is responsible for the creative expression and

Tommy Bahama has signed a groundbreaking lease for the opening of its first Manhattan store at 551 First Avenue at 45th Street. The Seattle-based chain signed a 12-year lease agreement and will occupy 8,500 sq. ft. on the ground, mezzanine and basement levels of the renowned art deco Fred F. French building that is owned and managed by The Feil Organization.

Seattle-based Tommy Bahama Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Industries Inc., recently announced plans to open a Manhattan store, according to WSJ.com. The island-inspired retail chain has signed a 12-year lease for a 8,500-sq.-ft. space in the Art-Deco Fred F. French Building on Fifth Avenue at 45th Street. The company hopes to open the new store by the end of 2011. "With the strength of our brand in diverse locations across the country, we feel there has never been a better time for us to open a store in Manhattan," said Terry Pillow, CEO of Tommy Bahama.

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