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"MAKE IT YOURS" IN MINUTES WITH GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES®NEW SEASONAL OFFERINGS

November 10, 2008
Great American Cookies has announced the launch of the fall "Make It Yours" promotion. Beginning just in time for the holidays, "Make It Yours" will provide customers the chance to entertain guests with customized cookie cakes. Baked fresh in minutes with a variety of seasonal decorations, including turkeys, snowmen, reindeers and more, cookie cakes deliver simple ways to bring both taste and meaning to any celebration...> Learn more
 

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES AND PRETZELMAKER EXPAND THEIR PRESENCE TO MEXICO WITH MASTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS

October 29, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) has announced a new Master Franchise agreement in Mexico with Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands, Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker. Both brands were acquired on September 24 by Houston-based company, MLW L.L.P., which operates various businesses in both the United States and Mexico...> Learn more
 

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® FRANCHISEE OPENS 10TH LOCATION IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

October 23, 2008
Great American Cookies has announced the opening of a new store in Lawrenceville, Ga. The new Great American Cookies, located in Discover Mills, opened its doors for business on September 11. The store is owned and operated by Darryl Light who currently owns nine other locations, including the very first Great American Cookies store, which opened in Atlanta in 1977...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE'S FOOT (TAF) OPENS NEW STORE IN MIDTOWN ATLANTA

October 7, 2008
The Athlete's Foot (TAF), a world leader in athletic footwear franchising, and its parent company NexCen Brands, Inc., (NASDAQ: NEXC), have announced the opening of a new store in Midtown Atlanta. The store, located at 950 West Peachtree Street, opened its doors for business in September. The store reflects the recent re-branding efforts instituted by NexCen, including the modernized logo, store design, and merchandising system...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY EXPANDS INTO LEBANON

October 2, 2008
Marble Slab Creamery announced the opening of its first franchise location in Lebanon. The company established an international master franchise agreement with operating principal, Nidal Nhara in 2007, who is expected to open five stores within a seven year period of the agreement...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY BRINGS GOURMET FROZEN TREATS TO THE BIG EASY

September 23, 2008
Marble Slab Creamery announced the opening of its first franchise location in New Orleans. The new store, located in the heart of the French Quarter, is owned and operated by Earl Anderson and opened its doors for business on July 31...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY & MAGGIEMOO'S ICE CREAM & TREATERY ANNOUNCE MOBILE TEXTING CAMPAIGN

September 23, 2008
Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery recently launched new mobile texting campaigns. Customers of both brands will be able to text and receive coupons for gourmet ice cream products through December 31...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE'S FOOT SIGNS AREA REPRESENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR BALANCE OF VIRGINIA

September 22, 2008
The Athlete's Foot (TAF), a world leader in athletic footwear franchising, recently signed an agreement for the balance of the state of Virginia with long time partner Joe Delphry of Norfolk, Va. Delphry signed his first operating agreement with TAF nearly a decade ago and signed an area representative agreement for the southern half of Virginia in October 2006. On August 28, 2008 he signed an agreement for the northern half of Virginia which allows him the rights to develop TAF throughout the entire state of Virginia. Delphry currently oversees 6 units across Richmond, Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area...> Learn more
 

MAGGIEMOO'S AND PRETZELMAKER COME TOGETHER IN A RENAISSANCE OF TREATS

September 18, 2008
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery and Pretzelmaker have announced the opening of a co-branded store in Ridgeland, Miss. The new Treatery, located at the Renaissance at Colony Park, is owned and operated by Brandon Falcon and Michael Williams of Ridgeland who opened the doors for business on September 4...> Learn more
 

MAGGIEMOO'S ICE CREAM AND TREATERY®, GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® AND PRETZELMAKER® ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF A NEW STORE

September 18, 2008
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery, Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker have opened the first tri-branded store. The new store, located in Lafayette Square Mall in Indianapolis, Ind., is owned and operated by Sam Dushey and opened its doors for business August 14...> Learn more
 

LEADING MENSWEAR DESIGNER, MICHAEL BASTION DECORATES WITH WAVERLY IN HIS NEW YORK HOME

September 3, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of both the Bill Blass and the Waverly brand, is happy to announce that Bill Blass menswear designer Michael Bastion is featured in the September 2008 issue of Domino magazine...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE'S FOOT (TAF) EXPANDS TO GUAM MASTER FRANCHISEE EXPANDS COMPANY'S PRESENCE GLOBALLY

August 26, 2008
The Athlete's Foot (TAF), a world leader in athletic footwear franchising, and its parent company NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) announced the opening of a new location in Guam last month...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY AND FRESHËNS QUALITY BRANDS ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE FIRST CO-BRANDED STORE UNDER A NEW PARTNERSHIP

August 11, 2008
Marble Slab Creamery and Freshëns Quality Brands have announced the opening of a co-branded store in Woodland Hills, Calif. The co-branded concept is supported by NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery...> Learn more
 

SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT, MAGGIEMOO'S ICE CREAM & TREATERY AND MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY LAUNCH PROMOTIONAL PATNERSHIP FOR UPCOMING 3-D ANIMATED FAMILY FILM "FLY ME TO THE MOON"

August 11, 2008
In support of its upcoming 3-D animated family feature film "Fly Me to the Moon," Summit Entertainment has partnered with MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery and Marble Slab Creamery. The program, timed to the film's August 15, 2008 nationwide release, offers moviegoers and ice cream lovers alike an up close experience to two family favorites - entertaining films and super premium ice cream and frozen treats...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO MEXICO

August 5, 2008
Marble Slab Creamery announced today that it will start a new international franchise venture in Mexico. The franchise agreement will allow Marble Slab to continue to expand its reach and provide gourmet products to a growing number of countries. The initial agreement calls for a minimum 35 stores to open over the next 20 years throughout the country. The first stores are scheduled to open in early 2009...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY PRESENTS PREMIERE FRIDAYS SUMMER CELEBRATION

July 16, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery, is proud to announce the next four flavors for their Premiere Fridays summer celebration. Marble Slab has been rolling out the red carpet every Friday in honor of 16 new blockbuster ice cream combinations, each correlated to a current Hollywood movie premiere. The first showing began Friday, May 30 and a new combination will be presented each subsequent Friday through the first week of September...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN KUWAIT

June 30, 2008
Marble Slab Creamery has announced the grand opening of a new Creamery in Kuwait. Located at Al Koot Mall Waterfront, the Creamery is owned and operated by Nejoud Boodai and is the first of its kind. Construction began in January of 2008, and in a quick six months, the Creamery opened its doors for business on June 13. The opening is supported by NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery...> Learn more
 

HIT THE ROAD THIS SUMMER WITH GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES®

June 24, 2008
This summer Great American Cookies will reward customers with three free cookies with the purchase of any ten. Beginning June 18, the "Three for the Road" summer promotion will sweeten the summer months with free cookies all season long. Great American Cookies', a NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) ("NexCen") franchise, products are baked fresh in-store everyday, and are the perfect gourmet treat for any occasion...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY® AND GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES® A WINNING PAIR ON THE GRAND STRAND

June 20, 2008
Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies have announced the opening of a co-branded store in Anaheim, Calif. The new Creamery, located at New Garden Walk Shopping Center is the first of its kind. The store is owned and operated by husband and wife, Troy and Meredith Chadwick of Anaheim who opened the doors for business on Friday, June 13. The co-branded concept is supported by NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies...> Learn more
 

PRETZEL TIME, PRETZELMAKER ROLL OUT VIDEO CONTEST

June 19, 2008
Pretzel Time and Pretzelmaker are staging a video contest in hopes of crowning the Pretzel Dog as the new summertime snack of choice over a traditional hot dog...> Learn more
 

PRETZEL DOG & HOTDOG FACE OFF DURING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

June 17, 2008
Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time, the innovators of the original Pretzel Dog, are initiating the ultimate matchup of the season with the Pretzel Dogs Kick Bun Video Challenge. In the right corner, defending the summertime snack food title is Hotdog, the simple hot dog and bun. And in the left corner, draped in a fresh and delicious soft pretzel, is the challenger, Pretzel Dog...> Learn more
 

WAVERLY SIGNS INTERNATIONAL LICENSING AGREEMENT

June 5, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Waverly brand, announced today that it will expand the Waverly brand to Greece, and ultimately to The Balkans, Romania, Albania, Serbia, and Bulgaria through key partner Bed and Bath S.A.. Bed and Bath is the leading home furnishing retailer in Greece with 27 retail stores in Greece and Cyprus...> Learn more
 

MAGGIEMOO'S AND GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES OPEN STORE

June 4, 2008
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Great American Cookies have announced the opening of a co-branded store in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. The new Treatery, located at Barefoot Landing next to the Alabama Theatre is the first of its kind. The store is owned and operated by husband and wife, Chris and Cindy Tobin of Myrtle Beach who opened the doors for business on May 11th. The co-branded concept is supported by NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery and Great American Cookies...> Learn more
 

WAVERLY KICKS OFF 85TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL DECORATING CONTEST

May 29, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Waverly brand, will host a National Waverly Decorating Contest with the grand prize a trip to New York and a style consultation with Waverly spokesperson Sandra Lee. The contest kicks off June 1 and runs through July 31, 2008. Waverly and the editors of Family Circle magazine will choose the winner and five runners-up in August...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY & MAGGIEMOO'S ICE CREAM & TREATERY PRESENT PREMIERE FRIDAYS SUMMER CELEBRATION

May 27, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery, has paired the two brands for the much anticipated co-production of Premiere Fridays summer celebration. Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's will be rolling out the red and pink carpets respectively to present 16 new blockbuster ice cream combinations each correlated to a current Hollywood movie premiere. The first showing will begin Friday May 30th, and a new combination will be presented each subsequent Friday...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS LAUNCHES WAVERLY.COM WEBSITE

May 15, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Waverly brand, today has launched a new Waverly.com website. It reflects the expansion of the Waverly brand beyond home furnishings to encompass a customer’s full lifestyle.The new site will create an interactive environment for consumers through its Styling with Sandra Lee section. Waverly spokesperson Sandra Lee is...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS DEBUTS WAVERLY ADVERTISEMENTS FEATURING SANDRA LEE

May 12, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Waverly brand, will kick off its 2008 “World of Waverly” ad campaign this month in Better Homes & Gardens. The new ad campaign will feature Waverly spokesperson Sandra Lee.Sandra Lee is a Home and Style expert and the host of “Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee” on the Food Network...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS TO OFFER FRESHËNS PRODUCTS

May 8, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo’s, Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker, and Great American Cookies franchised brands, has entered into a co-branding agreement with Freshëns® Quality Brands, a provider of freshly-blended fruit smoothies in more than 1,200 locations nationwide...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS AND PEERLESS TEAMING TO RE-LAUNCH BILL BLASS MEN'S COLLECTION

May 5, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Bill Blass brand, has entered into a licensing agreement with Peerless Clothing in preparation for the re-launch of the Bill Blass Men's Collection of tailored clothing. The new collection is being designed by Michael Bastian, the creative director for Bill Blass Menswear...> Learn more
 

MAGGIEMOO'S NEW PRODUCT PACKAGING

May 5, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery, has unveiled a new package design for MaggieMoo’s “to go” containers. The new design showcases enticing images of MaggieMoo’s award-winning ice cream. The images are intertwined by idioms of “sharing” on the quart...> Learn more
 

PRETZELMAKER / PRETZEL TIME CELEBRATE NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY, APRIL 26th

April 24, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc., (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time has announced that all participating Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time stores in the United States will be giving away free pretzels...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE'S FOOT LAUNCHES NEW CONCEPT

March 29, 2008
NexCen Brands' financial problems are mounting but the company's Athlete's Foot (TAF) franchise enterprise is rolling out a new merchandising concept with its Urban Premium store in Trotwood, Ohio...> Learn more
 

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY AND PRETZELMAKER DEVELOP A CO-BRANDED EXPERIENCE

March 21, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc., (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), has introduced a co-branded concept in Atlanta, GA, Memphis, TN and Houston, TX that partners Pretzelmaker with Marble Slab Creamery...> Learn more
 

MOMS, DADS AND GRADS CAN CELEBRATE WITH SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS YEAR

March 21, 2008
Forget the flowers and ties this year for Mother’s and Father’s Day; celebrate with something the whole family will love, a treat from MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery, Marble Slab Creamery or Great American Cookies. MaggieMoo’s and Marble Slab Creamery have churned up the tastiest gifts for Moms and Dads everywhere…ice cream cakes...> Learn more
 

SHOEBOX NEW YORK EXPANDS TO SOUTH KOREA

February 22, 2008
Shoebox New York (Shoebox), a top women’s multi-brand retailer for luxury footwear, handbags and accessories, and its parent company NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) announced the signing of a master franchise agreement in South Korea. The Shoebox expansion leads the first entry for this franchise globally. The agreement with Magneato International, Inc. is for a minimum of 20 stores over a 25 year term...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE'S FOOT OPENS IN DOHA, QATAR

February 21, 2008
The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), a world leader in athletic footwear retail franchising, and its parent company NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) announced the opening of the company’s new store location, marking the entry into this country. The store is the 33rd TAF location in the Middle East; and the first in the nation of Qatar...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE’S FOOT EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE WITH MASTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT IN SWEDEN

February 21, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), the parent company of The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), a world leader in athletic footwear retail franchising, announced today that the company has expanded operations to Sweden, signing a Master Franchise Agreement with TAF Sweden AB. The ten-year agreement calls for the development of a minimum of ten stores in Sweden. TAF Sweden AB opened...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS, INC. MARKS 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF WAVERLY BRAND WITH NEW PRODUCTS AND A STRATEGIC CELEBRITY PARTNERSHIP DEAL

February 19, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), parent company of the Waverly brand, introduced this week three new product lines to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Waverly, the premier home fashion brand. At the beginning of the year, NexCen forged a powerful celebrity relationship with Sandra Lee, the acclaimed life and ...> Learn more
 

MISS MAGGIE MOO AND MARIO LOPEZ BRING A SPECIAL DELIVERY OF VALENTINE’S DAY CHEER TO THE CHILDREN AT THE SANTA MONICA – UCLA AND ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

February 14, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today a charitable campaign by one of its franchise brands, MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery. As part of the brand’s commitment to community giving, Miss Maggie Moo, the ambassador of MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery, spent time...> Learn more
 

PRETZELMAKER AND PRETZEL TIME OFFER LUCKY WINNER 'THE ULTIMATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT COMBO'

February 07, 2008
The hottest new gaming systems are sweeping the nation and are "must haves" for teens and adults alike. Now, Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time consumers have a chance to win "the ultimate entertainment combo" featuring Nintendo Wii(R), Guitar Hero III(R) and a 42" Samsung(R) LCD TV by purchasing their favorite...> Learn more
 

CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY, MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY WANTS YOU TO “SEE THE LIGHT”

February 06, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery has announced that now calorie conscious customers can also enjoy their family’s ice cream run. Marble Slab is celebrating its 25th anniversary, of...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS ACQUIRES THE GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE COMPANY(R) FROM MRS. FIELDS FAMOUS BRANDS

January 29, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that it has acquired the Great American Cookie Company ("Great American Cookies") from Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC ("Mrs. Fields"). The purchase price of the transaction is $93.7 million, and consists of approximately $89.0 million of cash and...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS, INC., SELECTS AXIS IMEX INC. AS NEW LICENSEE TO EXPAND WAVERLY BRAND INTO DECORATIVE HOME STORAGE CATEGORY

January 24, 2008
NexCen Brands, Inc., ("NexCen") (Nasdaq: NEXC) parent company of the Waverly brand announced today that it has added Axis Imex Inc. to its growing list of key partners to expand the Waverly brand into new lifestyle categories. Axis ImexInc.will immediately become the Waverly, Waverly Home (Target) ...> Learn more
 

NEXCEN BRANDS, INC., ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH WELSPUN USA TO EXPAND WAVERLY BRAND

January 19, 2008
NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of the Waverly brand announced today its alignment with Welspun USA in a key strategic partnership to expand the Waverly brand into new lifestyle categories. Welspun will immediately become the Waverly licensee for...> Learn more
 

MISS MAGGIE MOO GOES ON A SHOPPING SPREE FOR CHARITY

December 21, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. announced today a charitable campaign by one of its franchise brands, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery. As part of the brand's commitment to community giving, Miss Maggie Moo, the ambassador of MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery...> Learn more
 

ACCLAIMED FOOD NETWORK STAR, LIFE & STYLE EXPERT TO PROMOTE WAVERLY BRAND AS NEW SPOKESPERSON

December 13, 2007
NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of the Waverly brand, announced today that it has signed Sandra Lee as Waverly’s spokesperson to promote the home products brand to a wider audience. Sandra Lee is an internationally acclaimed life and style expert, author, and host of the top-rated...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE'S FOOT OPENS NEXT GENERATION PERFORMANCE STORE IN TUSCALOOSA, AL

November 09, 2007
The Athlete's Foot (TAF), worldwide leader in athletic footwear franchising, announced today that the first next generation TAF performance store will open in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, next week. The Tuscaloosa franchise location is the first in the world to ...> Learn more
 

THE ATHLETE'S FOOT AWARDS DENVER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COURT TIME WITH DENVER NUGGETS’ CARMELO ANTHONY

November 09, 2007
Jasmine Warfield, a 16-year-old junior at Gateway High School in Aurora, CO, knows how it feels to be an underdog. Last year, the small forward led her varsity basketball team to playoffs only to lose in the first round. At the time, Jasmine was ...> Learn more
 

GRAND STREET CAMPUS WOLVES TO MEET NEW YORK KNICKS POWER FORWARD DAVID LEE AT LOCAL ATHLETE’S FOOT STORE

November 07, 2007
The Grand Street Campus Wolves are hungry to win and have been setting and achieving goals all year in the pursuit of a PSAL (Public School Athletic League) championship. At the beginning of the school year, a number of players on the team entered...> Learn more
 

BROOKLYN TEEN TO MEET NEW YORK KNICKS POWER FORWARD DAVID LEE AT LOCAL ATHLETE’S FOOT STORE

October 26, 2007
18 year-old Brian Shea is ready to demonstrate that he can work hard, and play hard. A freshman recruit for the Brooklyn College basketball team, he wants to earn his place on the team while maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 and becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. Brian eloquently expressed ...> Learn more
 

GEORGIA TEEN TO MEET FALCONS WARRICK DUNN AT LOCAL ATHLETE’S FOOT STORE

October 26, 2007
Lovell Jordan III, a 17-year-old Stone Mountain High School student, has been working to win the 4A Georgia Football Championship since his freshman year. Lovell is the captain of his high school football team, a starting running back and has set the bar higher this year – his senior year. He realizes that to win the championship he needs to...> Learn more
 

RUNNER MEETS RUNNING BACK: CLINTON PORTIS TO MEET NORTHERN VIRGINIA TEEN

October 25, 2007
“Running is my addiction,” 15 year-old Dakota Umbel wrote in her prize-winning entry to The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) nationwide In My Shoes contest. On Tuesday, October 30th, she will meet a pro athlete who shares her need for speed, Redskins running back...> Learn more
 

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE TO MEET DENVER BRONCOS BRANDON STOKLEY AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT

October 19, 2007
Some athletes, like high school senior Ta’ran Leopold, believe that practice makes perfect and that hard work will pay off in the end. Ta’ran, a running back for Gateway High School in Aurora, Colorado, expressed this belief in his winning entry of...> Learn more
 

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE TO MEET NEW ORLEANS SAINT MARQUES COLSTON AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT

October 18, 2007
Most athletes undergo extreme conditions to become the best at their game. For 15 year-old Orleans Parrish resident Todd Crawford, Hurricane Katrina was the most extreme experience he could ever imagine that would make him a better football player. In the aftermath of the...> Learn more
 

DELAWARE TEEN TO MEET PHILADELPHIA EAGLES WIDE RECEIVER AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT IN BEAR

October 15, 2007
16 year-old Brandon Norwood has a passion for the sport of football. Captain of his high school’s varsity team, Brandon hopes his skill and determination will lead him to a college career. The scholar athlete eloquently expressed his goals in his winning entry...> Learn more
 

MICHIGAN TEEN EXPRESSES HER DETERMINATION AND FAITH, IS NAMED REGIONAL WINNER OF THE ATHLETE’S FOOT In My Shoes CONTEST

October 10, 2007
For 17 year-old Hannah Hackbardt soccer is life. She lives and breathes the game by playing year-round, watching a match anytime she can and even coaching an under-8 soccer team when she is not strength-training in the gym. A strong-willed young woman who...> Learn more
 

AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO MEET TEXANS’ AHMAN GREEN AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT IN KATY, TX

October 8, 2007
Israel Adedipe was searching online for scholarship opportunities when he came across a website promoting The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) back-to-school contest which invited teens nationwide to share their goals for the upcoming school year. Israel submitted a written entry to the In My Shoes contest outlining his ...> Learn more
 

LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETE TO MEET HURRICANES GOALIE CAM WARD AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT IN FUQUAY-VARINA

October 8, 2007
Ka’Ron Wilson has a quiet confidence. At just 15 years old, and in his freshman year at Western Harnett High School, he wants to be an inspiration to younger kids. In his winning entry to The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) nationwide In My Shoes contest the student athlete expressed his goal...> Learn more
 

Bill Blass Announces Licensing Deal with Mondani Corporation For Handbags and Small Leather Goods

October 4, 2007
Bill Blass Ltd., LLC, a division of NexCen Brands, Inc. (NYSE: NEXC), has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Mondani Corporation. This agreement will give Mondani Corporation the license to manufacture and distribute handbags, small leather goods and ...> Learn more
 

MaggieMoo’s Extends Ice Cream Line-Up with Newest Ice Cream Flavor and “Fresh Escape” – Red Velvet Cake

October 3, 2007
MaggieMoo’s, the super-premium ice cream brand known for introducing innovative frozen treats, announced today the launch of its newest flavor, Red Velvet Cake, available in Treateries nationwide on Oct. 3. With Red Velvet Cake ice cream as the featured flavor this fall, ...> Learn more
 

CHICAGO TEEN TO MEET HER SPORTS IDOL AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT

September 28, 2007
Kimberly Essary is a 16 year-old with goals. She wanted to make her sophomore volleyball team. She wanted to be a “game changer” on whom her teammates can count in critical situations. And she very much wanted to meet her sports...> Learn more
 

Marble Slab Creamery “Comes Home” for the Holidays with Pre-Packaged Pints and Quarts

September 26, 2007
Marble Slab Creamery, innovator of the frozen slab concept, today announced the introduction of its Marble Slab Creamery Comes Home campaign. This initiative marks the first time the company has offered customers pre-packaged pints and quarts of its quality, super-premium, homemade ice cream to...> Learn more
 

MaggieMoo’s Launches Cake Town, a Celebration of Holiday and Special Occasion Ice Cream Dream Cakes and Cupcakes

September 26, 2007
MaggieMoo’s, a super-premium ice cream brand known for creating innovative frozen treats, today announced the launch of Cake Town, a celebration that provides customers with new ways to incorporate MaggieMoo’s treats into their holidays and special occasions....> Learn more
 

NexCen Announces Second Major Area Development Deal for The Athlete's Foot Since Announcing Rebranding Effort

September 13th, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that a veteran apparel retailer has entered into a definitive agreement with NexCen to open twenty of The Athlete's Foot (TAF) franchises throughout the state of Mississippi. These TAF stores will be the first in the state of Mississippi. ...> Learn more
 

The Athlete's Foot "In My Shoes" Campaign gives Students the Chance to Meet Pro Athletes

September 13th, 2007
The Athlete's Foot (TAF) announced today that Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley, Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown, Texans running back Ahman Green and Lions quarterback Jon Kitna have joined the roster of pro athletes participating in the company's "In My Shoes" campaign. The athletes will make personal ...> Learn more
 

NexCen Brands Accesses $16 Million of Existing $150 Million Debt Facility to Finance Intellectual Property Assets of Pretzel Time and Pretzelmaker

September 7th, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that it has drawn down $16 million from its existing $150 million debt financing facility to finance the intellectual property (IP) assets of Pretzel Time and Pretzelmaker, two of the most recognized ... > Learn more
 

NexCen Brands, Inc. Announces Agreement to Manufacture and Distribute Licensed Branded Apparel for The Athlete's Foot(R)

September 6th, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Li & Fung USA, a world leader in sourcing, distribution and retailing. Under the terms of the agreement, Li & Fung USA, a subsidiary of Li & Fung Trading, Ltd., will manufacture and distribute branded apparel under The Athlete's Foot (TAF) ... > Learn more
 

The Athlete's Foot Announces Pro Athlete Appearances for "In My Shoes" Back-to-School Campaign

August 17th, 2007
The Athlete's Foot (TAF) today announced that Redskins running back Clinton Portis, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward, Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, New York Knicks forward David Lee and Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn will make personal appearances at...> Learn more
 

NexCen Brands Acquires Pretzel Time(R) and Pretzelmaker(R) Franchise Concepts

August 7th, 2007

NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that it has acquired the assets of Pretzel Time Franchising, LLC ("Pretzel Time(R)") and Pretzelmaker Franchising, LLC ("Pretzelmaker(R)"), which are wholly owned subsidiaries of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC...> Learn more

 

NexCen Announces 100-Store Deal with The Athlete's Foot

August 3rd, 2007

NEW YORK, Aug 03, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that TAF MID-AMERICA ENTERPRISES, INC. ("TAF-MAE"), a domestic and international franchisee of The Athlete's Foot (TAF) for the last 17 years, has entered into a definitive 20-year...> Learn more

 

Bill Blass Announces Licensing Deal with The Global Fur Group

August 2nd, 2007

NEW YORK, Aug 02, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bill Blass Ltd., LLC, division of NexCen Brands, Inc. (NYSE: NEXC), has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with The Global Fur Group. This agreement will give the Montreal-based The Global Fur Group the license to manufacture and distribute luxury fur... > Learn more

 

Local Man Wins National Hershey Company and MaggieMoo’s Sweepstakes

July 31st, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md. (July 31, 2007) – MaggieMoo’s, a super-premium ice cream brand known for introducing innovative frozen treats, announced today that David Ridgeway of Ellensburg, WA is the winner of the “So Many KissesTM…So Little Time” sweepstakes, sponsored by Hershey Company and MaggieMoo’s... > Learn more

 

Marble Slab Kicks-Off New Campaign with Indulgence and Diamonds

July 30th, 2007

HOUSTON, TX (July 30, 2007) -  Marble Slab Creamery, known for providing customers with the highest quality, super-premium, homemade ice cream, is meeting consumer demand for ice cream combined with baked goods.  At Creameries nationwide, Marble Slab is launching its “Good Things Come in 3’s” campaign...   > Learn more

 

The Athlete's Foot Announces "In My Shoes" Back-to-School Promotion
Contest Gives Students Chance to Win One-on-One Time with a Professional Athlete

July 30th, 2007

NEW YORK, July 31, 2007—  One of the most recognizable names in athletic retailing for over 35 years, The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), today announced the launch of its In My Shoes back-to-school promotion and contest.   In My Shoes encourages students nationwide to aspire, achieve and excel this upcoming school year by inviting...   > Learn more

 
Bill Blass Appoints Peter Som as Creative Director Women's Division and Michael Bastian as Creative Director for Menswear
July 27th, 2007

NEW YORK, July 27, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bill Blass, Ltd., LLC, a division of NexCen Brands, Inc. (NYSE: NEXC) announced today that Peter Som has been appointed creative director of the company's women's division and Michael Bastian, creative director for menswear.   > Learn more

 
MaggieMoo's Spokescow "Miss Maggie Moo" Celebrates Her Birthday During Ntional Ice Cream Month
June 27th, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md. (June 27, 2007) – MaggieMoo’s International, a super-premium ice cream brand known for introducing innovative frozen treats, today announced that Maggie, its seven-foot-tall, long-eye-lashed, spokescow -- complete with her signature pink dress and blue pearls -- will celebrate her birthday with a charitable extravaganza during July’s National Ice Cream month...  > Learn more

 
MaggieMoo's Launches Newest Ice Cream Flavor and Fresh Escape - Buttered Popcorn
June 12th, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers no longer have to decide between something salty or sweet - now they can have it all. MaggieMoo's International, a super-premium ice cream brand known for introducing innovative frozen treats, announced today the launch of its newest flavor, Buttered Popcorn... > Learn more


NexCen Brands, Inc. Presents Vision for the 'Next Generation' Athlete's Foot at Global Franchise Convention
June 11th, 2007

LAS VEGAS, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One of the most recognizable names in athletic retailing for the past 35 years, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), announced today that it will enhance and update its in-store design, marketing and merchandizing efforts, and franchise support systems to reinvigorate the brand and position it as a... > Learn more


NexCen Brands Names Michael C. Dull President of its Franchise Management Quick Service Restaurant Division
May 22nd, 2007

NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that Michael C. "Chris" Dull will become President of the Company's Franchise Management Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Division. Mr. Dull will lead all initiatives surrounding NexCen Brands'... > Learn more


Pamela Maffei Toolan to Continue as VP of Design for Waverly
May 21st, 2007

NEW YORK, May 21, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen") announced today that Pamela Maffei Toolan will remain Vice President of Design for the Waverly Lifestyle Group. NexCen completed its acquisition of Waverly on May 2, 2007.... > Learn more


MaggieMoo's Launches New Line of Fruit Smoothies for the Health-Conscious Consumer
May 16th, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md., May 16 PRNewswire - As the temperature rises this summer, so does demand for cool treats. MaggieMoo's International, a super-premium ice cream brand known for introducing innovative frozen treats, announced today the launch of its new line of low-fat, lactose free, fresh ice cream and fruit smoothies... > Learn more


NexCen Brands Acquires Waverly
May 2nd, 2007

NEW YORK, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NexCen Brands, Inc. ("NexCen") (Nasdaq: NEXC) announced today that is has completed its acquisition of the Waverly brand ("Waverly") from F. Schumacher & Co. For nearly 85 years, Waverly has been one of the most recognized names... > Learn more


Food Network's 'Unwrapped' To Feature MaggieMoo's Super-Premium Ice Cream Cupcakes and Cakes
April 23rd, 2007
COLUMBIA, Md., April 23, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- MaggieMoo's International, a super-premium ice cream brand known for introducing innovative frozen treats such as ice cream cupcakes, will make its debut tonight at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Food Network's "Unwrapped"... > Learn more

NexCen Brands to Acquire Waverly
March 13th, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. ("NexCen" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NEXC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Waverly brand ("Waverly") from F. Schumacher & Co. The Waverly brand is a premier lifestyle authority... > Learn more

Nexcen Brands Acquires MaggieMoo's(TM) & Marble Slab(TM) Hand-Mixed Premium Ice Cream Franchise Concepts
March 1st, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. ("NexCen" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEXC) is pleased to announce it has closed the acquisitions of MaggieMoo's International, LLC ("MaggieMoo's") and Marble Slab Creamery, Inc. ("Marble Slab"), two well known and established... > Learn more

NexCen Brands Acquires Bill Blass
February 15th, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. ("NexCen" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NEXC) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Bill Blass Holding Co., Inc. ("Blass"), a designer apparel company known for its modern and timeless American style for both men and women... > Learn more

NexCen Brands to Acquire MaggieMoo's(TM) & Marble Slab(TM) Premium Ice Cream Franchise Concepts
February 15th, 2007
NexCen Brands, Inc. ("NexCen" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NEXC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire MaggieMoo's International, LLC ("MaggieMoo's") and the assets of Marble Slab Creamery, Inc. ("Marble Slab")... > Learn more

NexCen Brands to Acquire Bill Blass
December 20th, 2006
NexCen Brands, Inc. ("NexCen" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NEXC) is pleased to announce today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Bill Blass Holding Co., Inc. ("Blass"), a designer apparel company known for its classic and timeless... > Learn more