NEW YORK, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON), today announced that Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has renewed its direct-to-retail license agreement for Iconix's Mossimo brand through January 31, 2012. Mossimo has been licensed exclusively to Target in the U.S. since 2000.

Neil Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix Brand Group, Inc., commented, "Target is a great partner and has helped grow Mossimo into one of the largest apparel brands in the Unites States. We look forward to continuing this relationship."

About Iconix Brand Group, Inc:

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including CANDIE'S(R), BONGO(R), BADGLEY MISCHKA(R), JOE BOXER(R), RAMPAGE(R), MUDD(R), LONDON FOG(R), MOSSIMO(R), OCEAN PACIFIC(R), DANSKIN(R), ROCA WEAR(R), CANNON(R), ROYAL VELVET(R), FIELDCREST(R), CHARISMA(R), STARTER(R) and WAVERLY(R). The Company licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and around the world. Iconix, through its in-house advertising, promotion and public relations agency, markets its brands to continually drive greater consumer awareness and equity.

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    Contact:

    Jaime Sheinheit
    Investor Relations
    Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
    212.730.0030

    Tara Levy
    Public Relations
    Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
    212.730.0030

SOURCE  Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

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    /CONTACT:  Jaime Sheinheit, Investor Relations or Tara Levy, Public
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    /Web Site:  http://iconixbrand.com/ /
    (ICON ICON TGT)

CO:  Iconix Brand Group, Inc.; Target Corporation

ST:  New York
IN:  FAS REA TEX
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