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Flip Flop Shops - Exclusive Footwear Sponsor for Erica Hosseini - size 9
Media Contact: Nicole Minadeo, Fishman Public Relations, 847.945.1300, nminadeo@fishmanpr.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nation’s Leading Flip Flop Retailer Launches Partnership with Erica Hosseini
Accomplished competitive surfer becomes the new face…or feet… of Flip Flop Shops
ATLANTA – Flip Flop Shops, the nation’s first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals, has gained yet another follower in their “Free-Your-Toes” movement. This time it is accomplished competitive surfer and model Erica Hosseini who has won 5 NSSA National Titles and a variety of pro and amateur events.
The national partnership with Erica Hosseini marks the next wave of growth for Flip Flops Shops. As the new face – or should we say, new feet – of the brand, Erica will be making appearances at various charity events as well as the many locations opening across North America.
“We are excited to have such an amazing girl and athlete be a part of our brand,” said Brian Curin (size 10), the President of Flip Flop Shops. “Erica embodies the soul of our brand and truly fits our vibe. It was a perfect fit to have her represent our Free Your Toes® mentality and all that we stand for as she too likes to live, work and play with her toes exposed.”
22-year-old surfer Erica Hosseini embodies the perfect version of a California girl to represent the Flip Flop Shops brand. Her surfing prowess, which was evident at an early age, led her to make the WQS final at Lower Trestles in the Foster’s Cup in 2002 at the age of 14. This made her the youngest competitor to make the final in an ASP event at that time and she never looked back. A year later she won 5 NSSA titles and these days Hosseini is still ripping. She won the Roxy Pro Junior in 2007 and the VQS championships in 2008. She represents brands such as Sector Nine Skateboards, Jack’s Surf Shop, Casio Baby-G Watches and Sharp Eye Surfboards and now adding to the list….Flip Flop Shops.
“I am stoked to work with Flip Flop Shops and be part of their free-spirited, adventure loving, lifestyle brand, whose team is just as passionate about freeing their toes as I am,” said Erica (size 9). “I am proud to support and help grow such an evolving brand and see big things for the future.”
Selling such popular brands as Reef, Sanuk, havaianas, Flojos and O’Neill, Flip Flop Shops plans to open 236 shops across North America within five years. The company's mission is to provide the opportunity for anyone, in any climate, to "live, work and play with their toes exposed®" while wearing the freedom of flip flops on their feet. Flip flops have grown to become the "global youth uniform", as well as accepted footwear for anyone ranging from surfers to high-level corporate executives. Indeed, flip flop sales exceeded those of athletic shoes for the first time in 2006, and flip flop fever has continued to build momentum ever since.
Flip Flop Shops currently has locations operating in Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, as well as forays into Vancouver, British Columbia and Guam. The company will soon open additional shops in Hawaii, Idaho, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio and Edmonton, Alberta.
About Flip Flop Shops
Founded in 2004, Flip Flop Shops is the nation's first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals featuring the hottest brands and latest styles from big names such as REEF, Sanuk, Flojos, Havaianas and O’NEILL. The company began franchising in January 2008. Flip Flop Shops is an Environmentally Responsible Retailer™ and encourages the nation to free their toes. The executive team boasts more than 50 years of franchise experience building and growing some of the world's fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of America's most well-known brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Moe's Southwest Grill and Nike. With eleven locations currently operating and 20 more in development, the company plans to open 236 shops by 2013. For more franchise opportunity information, visit http://www.flipflopshops.com/.
About Erica Hosseni
Born in 1987, Erica Hosseni is a surfer and model from Newport Beach, CA. Hosseini began competing in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) at age 13. She entered her first pro event in April 2002, the Foster’s Cup at Lower Trestles, where she eventually won 2nd place and became the youngest surfer (male or female) to make the final of an ASP pro event. In 2003, she won 5 NSSA titles - Southwest Open Conference, Explorer Conference, Regionals, NSSA National Open Women’s Title, and The Governor’s Cup. In 2004 she finished 2nd in the Nationals Open Women, 1st in OP Pro, and a 3rd place bronze medal in the ISA Jr. World Championship in Tahiti. In 2005 she won 1st place at the Volcom Championships, 1st at the U.S. Championships, and 4th at the Target Pro Jr. In 2006, she placed 2nd at the Volcom Championships and 3rd in the Target Pro Jr. In 2007, she won 1st place at the Roxy Pro Jr. and in 2008 won first place at the Volcom Championships. Erica is sponsored by Flip Flop Shops, Casio Watches, Jack's Surf Shop, Sector Nine Skateboards, and Sharp Eye Surfboards.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nation’s Leading Flip Flop Retailer Launches Partnership with Erica Hosseini
Accomplished competitive surfer becomes the new face…or feet… of Flip Flop Shops
ATLANTA – Flip Flop Shops, the nation’s first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals, has gained yet another follower in their “Free-Your-Toes” movement. This time it is accomplished competitive surfer and model Erica Hosseini who has won 5 NSSA National Titles and a variety of pro and amateur events.
The national partnership with Erica Hosseini marks the next wave of growth for Flip Flops Shops. As the new face – or should we say, new feet – of the brand, Erica will be making appearances at various charity events as well as the many locations opening across North America.
“We are excited to have such an amazing girl and athlete be a part of our brand,” said Brian Curin (size 10), the President of Flip Flop Shops. “Erica embodies the soul of our brand and truly fits our vibe. It was a perfect fit to have her represent our Free Your Toes® mentality and all that we stand for as she too likes to live, work and play with her toes exposed.”
22-year-old surfer Erica Hosseini embodies the perfect version of a California girl to represent the Flip Flop Shops brand. Her surfing prowess, which was evident at an early age, led her to make the WQS final at Lower Trestles in the Foster’s Cup in 2002 at the age of 14. This made her the youngest competitor to make the final in an ASP event at that time and she never looked back. A year later she won 5 NSSA titles and these days Hosseini is still ripping. She won the Roxy Pro Junior in 2007 and the VQS championships in 2008. She represents brands such as Sector Nine Skateboards, Jack’s Surf Shop, Casio Baby-G Watches and Sharp Eye Surfboards and now adding to the list….Flip Flop Shops.
“I am stoked to work with Flip Flop Shops and be part of their free-spirited, adventure loving, lifestyle brand, whose team is just as passionate about freeing their toes as I am,” said Erica (size 9). “I am proud to support and help grow such an evolving brand and see big things for the future.”
Selling such popular brands as Reef, Sanuk, havaianas, Flojos and O’Neill, Flip Flop Shops plans to open 236 shops across North America within five years. The company's mission is to provide the opportunity for anyone, in any climate, to "live, work and play with their toes exposed®" while wearing the freedom of flip flops on their feet. Flip flops have grown to become the "global youth uniform", as well as accepted footwear for anyone ranging from surfers to high-level corporate executives. Indeed, flip flop sales exceeded those of athletic shoes for the first time in 2006, and flip flop fever has continued to build momentum ever since.
Flip Flop Shops currently has locations operating in Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, as well as forays into Vancouver, British Columbia and Guam. The company will soon open additional shops in Hawaii, Idaho, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio and Edmonton, Alberta.
About Flip Flop Shops
Founded in 2004, Flip Flop Shops is the nation's first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals featuring the hottest brands and latest styles from big names such as REEF, Sanuk, Flojos, Havaianas and O’NEILL. The company began franchising in January 2008. Flip Flop Shops is an Environmentally Responsible Retailer™ and encourages the nation to free their toes. The executive team boasts more than 50 years of franchise experience building and growing some of the world's fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of America's most well-known brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Moe's Southwest Grill and Nike. With eleven locations currently operating and 20 more in development, the company plans to open 236 shops by 2013. For more franchise opportunity information, visit http://www.flipflopshops.com/.
About Erica Hosseni
Born in 1987, Erica Hosseni is a surfer and model from Newport Beach, CA. Hosseini began competing in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) at age 13. She entered her first pro event in April 2002, the Foster’s Cup at Lower Trestles, where she eventually won 2nd place and became the youngest surfer (male or female) to make the final of an ASP pro event. In 2003, she won 5 NSSA titles - Southwest Open Conference, Explorer Conference, Regionals, NSSA National Open Women’s Title, and The Governor’s Cup. In 2004 she finished 2nd in the Nationals Open Women, 1st in OP Pro, and a 3rd place bronze medal in the ISA Jr. World Championship in Tahiti. In 2005 she won 1st place at the Volcom Championships, 1st at the U.S. Championships, and 4th at the Target Pro Jr. In 2006, she placed 2nd at the Volcom Championships and 3rd in the Target Pro Jr. In 2007, she won 1st place at the Roxy Pro Jr. and in 2008 won first place at the Volcom Championships. Erica is sponsored by Flip Flop Shops, Casio Watches, Jack's Surf Shop, Sector Nine Skateboards, and Sharp Eye Surfboards.
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Summer Shines on Flip Flop Shops!
Summer Shines on Flip Flop Shops
Niche Retail Chain Opens High-Profile Shops Worldwide
Flip Flop Shops Experiences Hot Growth as Consumers “Free Their Toes”
ATLANTA – Warm weather is here and toes that have been hiding all winter are ready to make their debut. Fortunately for consumers, and feet alike, Flip Flop Shops is opening new shops worldwide, bringing flip flop connoisseurs all the hottest brands and latest styles under one roof.
In recent weeks, Flip Flop Shops has opened in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Calif., Vancouver, BC, and Guam. All shops are featured in high-profile retail locations such as the Topanga Mall in Los Angeles, the heart of Santa Barbara on State Street, Vancouver’s surf, skate, snow mecca near the Kitsilano Beach area and the premier tourist shopping destination in Guam’s Micronesia Mall. These are in addition to the already existing shops located at Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, Calif. and in Chandler, Arizona at the Chandler Fashion Square Mall.
As the nation’s first retail chain to focus exclusively on flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shops shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, Flip Flop Shops is gearing up for a host of more locations this summer, including shops at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Universal Studios/City Walk in Universal City, Calif., Baybrook Mall in Houston, TX, Southplains Mall in Lubbock, TX and West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. To date, Flip Flop Shops has eight shops in operation, 20 more under development and plans to reach 236 locations by 2013.
Flip Flop Shops is actively seeking franchisees for such iconic locations as the Mall of America near the Twin Cities, Navy Pier in Chicago, Pier 39 located in San Francisco and numerous locations in some of the top malls throughout North America by Westfield, General Growth Properties, Macerich, the Simon Company and Taubman.
“Flip Flop Shops was created to fill a void in the retail industry, much like Sunglass Hut did nearly two decades ago and to promote the flip flop lifestyle and culture,” said the CEO Darin Kraetsch (size 10). “Consumers and investors have responded to Flip Flop Shops in a big way, and Flip Flop Shops has responded right back. We offer the hottest brands of flip flops and a true lifestyle brand, as well as a fun, potential-laden franchise opportunity for passionate, flip flop-minded entrepreneurs.”
Even the sight, sound and smell of Flip Flop Shops re-create the concept’s lifestyle focus and laid-back, yet adventurous character. Flip Flop Shops promotes “green” interior design, featuring recycled particle board and bamboo design elements and cork floor, and utilizes an aroma system that fills each shop with the beach-inspired scent of coconut suntan oil. Completing the ambiance, lifestyle music plays in the background, and flat screen TV’s take shoppers to active lifestyle-inspired scenes.
“Our flip flops are an extension of who we are and what we stand for,” said the President Brian Curin (size 10). “By focusing on doing right by our franchisees, our consumers and the hottest brands we carry, we have been able to develop a breakthrough brand and cult-like following, uniting flip flop lovers worldwide.”
About Flip Flop Shops
Founded in September 2004, Flip Flop Shops is the nation's first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals. The company began franchising in January 2008. Flip Flop Shops is an Environmentally Responsible Retailer and encourages the nation to free their toes. The executive team boasts more than 50 years of franchise experience building and growing some of the world's fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of America's most well-known brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Moe's Southwest Grill and Nike. With eight locations currently operating and 20 in development, the company plans to franchise 236 shops by 2013. For more franchise opportunity information, visit www.flipflopshops.com.
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Niche Retail Chain Opens High-Profile Shops Worldwide
Flip Flop Shops Experiences Hot Growth as Consumers “Free Their Toes”
ATLANTA – Warm weather is here and toes that have been hiding all winter are ready to make their debut. Fortunately for consumers, and feet alike, Flip Flop Shops is opening new shops worldwide, bringing flip flop connoisseurs all the hottest brands and latest styles under one roof.
In recent weeks, Flip Flop Shops has opened in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Calif., Vancouver, BC, and Guam. All shops are featured in high-profile retail locations such as the Topanga Mall in Los Angeles, the heart of Santa Barbara on State Street, Vancouver’s surf, skate, snow mecca near the Kitsilano Beach area and the premier tourist shopping destination in Guam’s Micronesia Mall. These are in addition to the already existing shops located at Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, Calif. and in Chandler, Arizona at the Chandler Fashion Square Mall.
As the nation’s first retail chain to focus exclusively on flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shops shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, Flip Flop Shops is gearing up for a host of more locations this summer, including shops at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Universal Studios/City Walk in Universal City, Calif., Baybrook Mall in Houston, TX, Southplains Mall in Lubbock, TX and West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. To date, Flip Flop Shops has eight shops in operation, 20 more under development and plans to reach 236 locations by 2013.
Flip Flop Shops is actively seeking franchisees for such iconic locations as the Mall of America near the Twin Cities, Navy Pier in Chicago, Pier 39 located in San Francisco and numerous locations in some of the top malls throughout North America by Westfield, General Growth Properties, Macerich, the Simon Company and Taubman.
“Flip Flop Shops was created to fill a void in the retail industry, much like Sunglass Hut did nearly two decades ago and to promote the flip flop lifestyle and culture,” said the CEO Darin Kraetsch (size 10). “Consumers and investors have responded to Flip Flop Shops in a big way, and Flip Flop Shops has responded right back. We offer the hottest brands of flip flops and a true lifestyle brand, as well as a fun, potential-laden franchise opportunity for passionate, flip flop-minded entrepreneurs.”
Even the sight, sound and smell of Flip Flop Shops re-create the concept’s lifestyle focus and laid-back, yet adventurous character. Flip Flop Shops promotes “green” interior design, featuring recycled particle board and bamboo design elements and cork floor, and utilizes an aroma system that fills each shop with the beach-inspired scent of coconut suntan oil. Completing the ambiance, lifestyle music plays in the background, and flat screen TV’s take shoppers to active lifestyle-inspired scenes.
“Our flip flops are an extension of who we are and what we stand for,” said the President Brian Curin (size 10). “By focusing on doing right by our franchisees, our consumers and the hottest brands we carry, we have been able to develop a breakthrough brand and cult-like following, uniting flip flop lovers worldwide.”
About Flip Flop Shops
Founded in September 2004, Flip Flop Shops is the nation's first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals. The company began franchising in January 2008. Flip Flop Shops is an Environmentally Responsible Retailer and encourages the nation to free their toes. The executive team boasts more than 50 years of franchise experience building and growing some of the world's fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of America's most well-known brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Moe's Southwest Grill and Nike. With eight locations currently operating and 20 in development, the company plans to franchise 236 shops by 2013. For more franchise opportunity information, visit www.flipflopshops.com.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Free Your Toes...Vegas!!
The shop is not open yet, but the sign is up and lit! Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas baby!
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