Holt Renfrew and Canada Goose: Helping to Save our Polar Bears One Toque at a
Time

Limited Edition Toque Launches with a Goal to Raise $100,000 for Polar Bears International

TORONTO, Nov. 2 /CNW/ - Just in time for the holiday season - and the cold weather that comes with it - two iconic Canadian brands - Holt Renfrew and Canada Goose - have come together to offer an incredible gift that gives back - a limited edition, Canada Goose designed toque.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each toque will go to Polar Bears International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear and its habitat through research, stewardship and education.

The limited edition toque retailing for $50.00 and available in two colours - red and black - is lined in fleece with a merino wool exterior featuring the Canada Goose crest.  

Beginning October 29, 2010, the Canada Goose toque will be available for purchase online at holtrenfrew.com.  The toques will be available for purchase at Holt Renfrew locations across Canada beginning November 4, 2010.

"Holt Renfrew's relationships with great partners like Canada Goose allow us to offer our customers amazing 'only at Holts' designer items. What better way to celebrate the holidays than to give a gift that also gives back," said Mark Derbyshire, President, Holt Renfrew. "Sales of the limited edition Holt Renfrew Canada Goose toque will support our efforts to contribute up to $100,000 to Polar Bears International."

"Canada Goose has been involved with Polar Bears International for a number of years. When you consider two thirds of the world's polar bear population lives in Canada it only makes sense a truly authentic Canadian brand who's made its name in the north, take a leadership role in preserving the habitat of the polar bear, "says Dani Reiss, President & CEO, Canada Goose.  "We are thrilled to see a great retail partner like Holt Renfrew take up the cause of the great white bear!"

To further support this great partnership, Mark Derbyshire, President, Holt Renfrew will join Polar Bears International spokesperson Chantal Kreviazuk and Dani Reiss, President & CEO of Canada Goose and Polar Bears International President & CEO Robert Buchanan in Churchill, Manitoba in November.  The trip will give attendees the opportunity to observe polar bears in their natural habitat, meet and learn from the world's leading scientists about the bears and promote the importance of saving these creatures and their environment. 

About Holt Renfrew
Celebrating a 173-year heritage, Holt Renfrew is recognized worldwide for its inspired shopping experience. Holt Renfrew locations across the country include: Toronto (three), Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. For additional information on Holt Renfrew please visit our website www.holtrenfrew.com.

About Canada Goose
Canada Goose is committed to producing the best extreme weather outerwear in the world. The company has been manufacturing innovative, high quality outerwear in Canada for over 50 years. From South Pole research facilities and the Canadian High Arctic to the streets of New York City, Stockholm, Milan, Toronto and Tokyo, people wear Canada Goose products because of its reputation for authenticity, quality, functionality and style. Ask Anyone Who Knows™. www.canada-goose.com. For more information about Polar Bears International visit www.polarbearinternational.org

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