EXPRESS : Announces Exclusive Naming Rights Of PromoWest Productions Concert Venue In Columbus, Ohio; Going Forward, It Will Be Known As EXPRESS LIVE!

COLUMBUS, Ohio, /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: EXPR) today announces the exclusive naming rights to premier concert destination in the . Effective immediately, the venue, formerly known as the , will be known as EXPRESS LIVE!

By naming the venue EXPRESS LIVE!, EXPRESS builds upon an existing four-year relationship with , the largest full-service, independently owned and operated Midwest entertainment company. The strategic union deepens EXPRESS' support for this live concert venue, which is a pop culture destination for touring artists, fans and EXPRESS customers alike.

'At EXPRESS we believe that fashion and music go hand in hand,' said , President and CEO at EXPRESS. 'EXPRESS LIVE! gives us another opportunity to engage EXPRESS shoppers and deliver an exceptional concert experience with the most relevant names in music today, in our hometown of .'

'We've had an extremely successful partnership with EXPRESS over the last four years, which grew organically to include the venue's and fan-focused events. We're looking forward to taking this next step,' said , President and CEO of .

As the first indoor and outdoor concert venue in America, the new EXPRESS LIVE! features state-of-the-art lighting and acoustical systems. The location entertains over 300,000 people and hosts more than 110 events every year, including the upcoming , The 1975 and concerts.

Music plays an integral role in the identity and social interactions of EXPRESS shoppers, who follow an influx of artists on social media. Attending a performance at the newly named EXPRESS LIVE! venue offers the ultimate connection and experience for a true fan. EXPRESS will continue to partner with on customized programming and events.

About :
EXPRESS is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20 to 30 year old customer. The Company has over 30 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and quality for multiple lifestyle occasions at an attractive value, addressing fashion needs across work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out occasions. The Company currently operates more than 600 retail and factory outlet stores, located primarily in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and street locations across , , and . EXPRESS merchandise is also available at franchise locations in the , , and . EXPRESS also markets and sells its products through its e-commerce website, www.express.com, as well as its mobile app.

Customers can get in on behind-the-scenes action by following @ExpressRunway on Instagram, @ExpressLife on Twitter, @Express on and Facebook.com/EXPRESS #EXPRESSLIVE.

About :
, having celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2014, currently offers Columbus, Ohio, over 500 events a year at its venues EXPRESS LIVE! (formerly ), , The Basement and A&R Music Bar. In , purchased Bunbury Music Festival and Buckle Up Country Music Festival in . After a successful 2015, PromoWest will hold both Bunbury Music Festival, , 4, & 5, and Buckle Up Country Music Festival, dates to be announced, in 2016. It will also hold the inaugural PromoWest Fest , 16 & 17, 2016, in . PromoWest opened the country's second indoor/outdoor concert venue, Stage AE, in downtown in 2010. For more information on PromoWest, please visit www.promowestlive.com.

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Media Contacts: Sheena Melwani, EXPRESS, PR Specialist, [e-mail], 646-502-4978, or Becky Long, PromoWest Productions, VP of Sales and Brand Marketing, [e-mail], 614-461-5483