New Balance and Amazon Fashion are teaming up to unveil an exciting new
program called The Gladiator Showdown. The Showdown will invite
contestants throughout the U.S. to snap a photo showing their inner
gladiator, use the hashtag #NBGladiator and post on Facebook, Twitter or
Instagram for a chance to win a 10-day VIP trip, with a companion, to
Rome to run in the New Balance sponsored Maratona di Roma race. In
addition to the Showdown champion, the three semifinalists will also win
5-day trips to Rome, with companions, to run the race. The program kicks
off January 6, 2014 and concludes on January 20, 2014 with fans voting
to decide the fate of the 16 brave gladiators. For official rules and
conditions please visit https://www.facebook.com/Amazon/app_448952861833126
In September, New Balance signed a sponsorship deal with race officials
to become the official athletic footwear and apparel sponsor starting
with the 20th anniversary Maratona di Roma, which will be held on
Sunday, March 23rd 2014. The race is one of the most magnificent
marathon courses in the world with the grandeur of its classical
landmarks offering a glorious sense of classical history. As the
official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Maratona di Roma, New
Balance will showcase their performance running collection at the
Marathon Sport Expo and as the exclusive merchandiser of the race New
Balance will be offering a new line of Maratona di Roma official running
gear including the New Balance – Maratona di Roma special edition
running shoe to celebrate the new sponsorship.
About Amazon Fashion
Amazon Fashion, a fast-growing division of Seattle-based Amazon.com,
Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), is a one-stop destination for head-to-toe style,
offering clothing, shoes, jewelry, timepieces, handbags, and accessories
from a wide range of iconic, designer, contemporary, and classic brands.
Amazon Fashion aims to reinvent the online fashion shopping experience
and to support Amazon.com’s corporate mission to be the Earth’s most
customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything
they might want to buy online. In true Amazon style, trying things
on—and sending them back—is easy with free shipping and free returns on
eligible items.
At Amazon Fashion, we carry the newest and most-wanted pieces of the
season, along with the classics and basics that make up the foundation
of every wardrobe, including must-have denim from Hudson Jeans, True
Religion, and Seven for All Mankind. Amazon Fashion also has one of the
largest selections of shoes for the whole family, from designer to
athletic, including favorite brands like Kate Spade New York, Steve
Madden, Cole Haan, Adidas, Timberland, and so many more. Amazon Fashion
also carries a vast array of handbags, jewelry, and must-have
accessories—as well as an impressive watch selection, including GUCCI,
Ferragamo, and Versace.
From tried-and-true heritage brands like Levi's, Lucky Brand, and
Pendleton to contemporary designers like Rebecca Minkoff, Rachel Roy,
Steven Alan, and Tracy Reese, Amazon Fashion offers options for just
about everyone. Amazon Fashion also provides how-to-wear-it ideas and
style inspiration to make shopping that much easier and more enjoyable.
Amazon Fashion editorials highlight the latest trends and newest
arrivals, while designer spotlights and other special content take you
behind the scenes with industry tastemakers.
About New Balance:
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission:
Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that
athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and
communities are proud to host. New Balance is currently the only major
shoe company that manufactures athletic footwear in the U.S. with 25% of
our sales in the U.S. produced at five New England facilities. The
company also operates a manufacturing facility in Flimby, U.K. New
Balance employs more than 4,000 associates around the globe, and in 2012
reported worldwide sales of $2.39 billion. To learn more about how New
Balance Makes Excellent Happen, please visit http://www.newbalance.com.
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