MAS Holdings was named Vendor of the Year 2006, by Victoria's Secret (VS) at a ceremony held at VS headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, USA recently.
The award, presented in recognition of MAS' consistent commitment to Victoria's Secret Stores' success, included criterion such as partnership, collaboration, innovation and design, cost competitiveness, community involvement and overall performance.
In a letter announcing the honors, James F. Pappas, Executive Vice President of VS Production and Sourcing, congratulated MAS and their associates on the accomplishment, attributing VS' growth to its partnership with world class organizations that share its focus on excellence and customer satisfaction.
Pappas went on to say MAS Holdings exemplifies VS' values and beliefs and is critical in helping VS deliver industry-leading products to customers who expect the best quality and value.
Founded in 1977 in the USA as a luxury retailer of lingerie, women's clothing and beauty products, Victoria's Secret offers women a novel lingerie shopping experience as opposed to the traditional department store environment.
Owning company Limited Brands, which began as a single store, has since grown to be a multi-brand retail enterprise due to the vision, commitment and determination of it's founder and leader – Les Wexner.
Limited Brands Inc. sells women's and men's apparel, lingerie, beauty and personal care products through more than 3,700 stores employing more than 100,000 associates throughout the United States.