NEW YORK, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- You are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on December 12th at 9:00 am EST with Rhonda Brown, President and CEO of Footwear, Accessories and Retail Group.

    What:     Jones Apparel Group, Inc. Footwear and Retail Business Strategy
              Meeting

    When:     December 12th at 9:00 EST

    Where:    http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=2402

    How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
              address above

    Contact:  Anita Britt - Senior Vice President, Finance and Investor
              Relations, 215-785-4000

Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY) (www.jny.com) is a leading designer and marketer of branded apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company's nationally recognized brands include: Jones New York; Lauren by Ralph Lauren, Ralph by Ralph Lauren, and Polo Jeans Company, which are licensed from Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation; Evan-Picone, Rena Rowan, Norton McNaughton, Erika, Energie, Currants, Jamie Scott, Todd Oldham, Nine West, Easy Spirit, Enzo Angiolini, Bandolino, Napier and Judith Jack. The Company also markets costume jewelry under the Tommy Hilfiger brand licensed from Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and the Givenchy brand licensed from Givenchy Corporation. Celebrating more than 30 years of service, the Company has built a reputation for excellence in product quality and value, and in operational execution.

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site www.jny.com. To access the replay, click on investor relations then conference calls.

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SOURCE Jones Apparel Group, Inc.
Web site: http: //www.jny.com
CONTACT: Anita Britt, Senior Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations of Jones Apparel Group, +1-215-785-4000
Audio: http: //www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=2402