Hush Puppies Adds Accessories Licensee

Wolverine World Wide has signed Grandoe to produce slippers and gloves for the Hush Puppies brand.

The line ($25 to $100) for men and women will hit retailers July in the U.S. and Canada. The slippers will be made in variations of leather, suede, shearling and fleece, while the gloves will feature sport, casual and dress styles.

"We are very excited to partner with such an established and reputable brand as Hush Puppies," says Eric Friedman, president and chief executive officer of Grandoe Corporation. "In addition to creating trend-right fashion slippers and gloves, our creative team is working on unique products that will appeal to a sophisticated, fashion-conscious consumer who associates the Hush Puppies brand with style and quality."

Besides Hush Puppies, Wolverine World Wide's brand portfolio includes Bates, Chaco, Cushe, Hytest, Merrell and Sebago. The company also markets footwear under licenses with CAT, Harley-Davidson and Patagonia.