Total Apparel Group to Distribute FIFA Gear

FIFA's exclusive worldwide licensee Global Brands Group has pegged Total Apparel Group with a multiyear distribution agreement in the U.S., Caribbean and U.S. territories.

The deal includes the 2010 FIFA World Cup and other FIFA brands, wtih categories such as apparel, footwear and accessories. New FIFA merchandise, to be launched at U.S. retailers in spring/summer 2009, will feature mens', womens' and children's apparel and accessories, footwear and headwear.

FIFA selected Global Brands Group in 2005 as its retail, licensing and event merchandising agent for 2007 through 2014.