Fossil group and Intel Corporation has announced that they will be collaborating to further
develop wearable technology for the fashion industry.
Fossil Group, a global design, marketing and distribution company specializing in fashion
accessories will partner with Intel, a leader and innovator in the technology industry, to identify, support and develop emerging trends in the wearable technology space.
The companies will work together on emerging products and technologies that will be developed for the fashion-oriented consumer. Fossil Group is committed to being a leader in the space and its work with Intel will enable iconic fashion brands within the Company's portfolio to participate in wearable technology in a fashionable way.
Kosta Kartsotis, Chief Executive Officer of Fossil Group, commented: "We are very excited about collaborating with Intel and working to develop the next innovation in the emerging wearable technology space. Combining our fashion lifestyle brands with Intel's expertise in technology, hardware and innovation will position us to be a leader in this segment."
Mike Bell, Vice President of Intel and General Manager of the New Devices Group, said: "The combination of Intel's technology and Fossil Group's ability to design innovative fashion accessories and to create, market and distribute globally is why we are confident about
this initiative. We are focused on identifying trends and emerging uses of technology and accelerating wearable technology innovation worldwide."
In addition, Fossil Group will work closely with Intel Capital, Intel's global investment
organization, to identify and evaluate co-investments in emerging technologies to accelerate industry innovation and stay at the forefront of the wearable consumer trend. Intel Capital has invested in a wide range of start-ups in the wearables space, including Thalmic Labs and Basis.
About Fossil Group Inc.
Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer lifestyle and fashion accessories.
The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under a diverse portfolio of proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, accessories and clothing.
The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in approximately 150 countries worldwide through approximately 25 Company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of over 60 independent distributors.
The Company also distributes its products in over 550 Company-owned and operated retail stores, through its international e-commerce websites and through the Company's U.S. e-commerce website atwww.fossil.com.
Certain press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available at www.fossilgroup.com.
AboutIntel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and
builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing
devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability,
Intel also manufactures the world's first commercially available "conflict-free" microprocessors. Additional
information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel's conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.
Source ; The Quadrant Company
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