Foot Locker Partners With E! News Co-Anchor Terrence Jenkins For Back-to-School

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, has partnered with Terrence 'J' Jenkins, co-anchor of E! News, to share his style tips and favorite looks for the back-to-school season.

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As a TV co-anchor and red carpet commentator, Terrence is an expert on the season's latest trends, pairing everything from jeans to suits with his latest sneaker obsession.  From the new Kevin Durant sneakers, to the more traditional Air Force 1, Terrence shares the best looks for the back-to-school season.  

"I knew from the very beginning that my love for sneakers would always be a huge part of my life," said Terrence. "My passion for sneakers and gear began when I landed my first job at a Foot Locker store in Rocky Mount, NC, and continues to be the place that offers a great selection of 'approved' gear to curate my latest looks."

This back-to-school season, Foot Locker offers an incredible head-to-toe assortment of shoes, shirts, socks, hats, fleece, shorts, and backpacks.  Terrence's top picks include footwear and apparel from Brand Jordan, Nike Roshe Run, LeBron Soldier, New Era hats, elite socks, and the return of Starter jackets.

"Terrence has been part of the Foot Locker family since his time working in our store. From helping customers in Rocky Mount to now being an incredible ambassador of the brand, the relationship has come full circle," says Jed Berger, VP Brand Marketing, Foot Locker. "We couldn't think of a better person to represent Foot Locker and the products we offer."

Foot Locker scouts and selects the freshest, the most premium, and the highest-performing sneakers and gear to ensure that customers are selecting the best of the best.  If it's at Foot Locker, it's Approved.

About Foot Locker:
Foot Locker, Inc. is a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,500 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Runners Point, and Sidestep retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channels, including footlocker.com, Eastbay, and CCS.com, the Company is a leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

About Terrence 'J' Jenkins
Actor, philanthropist and author Terrence 'J' Jenkins co-anchors international news program E! NEWS after a seven year stint co-anchoring BET's "106 & Park," the longest-running music countdown show in history.  The THINK LIKE A MAN actor is set to release his debut memoir, THE WEALTH OF MY MOTHER'S WISDOM, on October 1.

Additional information may be found at http://www.footlocker.com/approved| Twitter: @Footlocker #Approved | YouTube: www.youtube.com/footlocker | Blog: http://unlocked.footlocker.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/footlocker  

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