Oxford Industries Inc. announced that, after more than a half century of service to the company, Chairman J. Hicks Lanier is retiring from its board of directors when his current term expires at the annual shareholders meeting on June 17, 2015. Pursuant to the board of directors' succession plan, the company expects Thomas C. Chubb III, Oxford's CEO and President and a current board member, to succeed Mr. Lanier as Chairman.
Oxford Industries, Inc. operates in the apparel industry, which owns and markets Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Johnny Was, Southern Tide, The Beaufort Bonnet Company and Duck Head lifestyle brands. The Company distributes its products through its direct-to-consumer channels, consisting of its brand specific full-price retail stores, e-commerce Websites and outlet stores, and its wholesale distribution channel, which includes sales to various specialty stores, signature stores, department stores, multi-branded e-commerce Websites and other retailers. Additionally, it operates Tommy Bahama food and beverage locations, including Marlin Bars and full-service restaurants, generally adjacent to a Tommy Bahama full-price retail store. Tommy Bahama designs, sources, markets, and distributes menâs and womenâs sportswear and related products. Lilly Pulitzer designs, sources, markets, and distributes upscale collections of womenâs and girlâs dresses, sportswear, and related products.
OXFORD INDUSTRIES, INC. 
