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Boardriders and Volcom to make Hawaii retail return under new partnerships

Boardriders is set to make its return to Hawaii through new partnerships under the group’s current parent company, Authentic Brands Group. The Levy Group has stepped up to reopen Volcom’s store in Haleiwa, while BR Japan will oversee the reopening of Boardriders’ Waikīkī location. Speaking on the plans, David Brooks, EVP of action and outdoor...

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Authentic Brands Group to accelerate TikTok Shop selling

Authentic Brands Group, the global brand development and licensing platform, which includes brands such as Reebok, Champion, Quiksilver, Juicy Couture and Forever 21, has tapped Pattern Group Inc. to accelerate its marketplace growth across TikTok Shop. Pattern Group accelerates brands on global e-commerce marketplaces, leveraging proprietary...

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Guess Q3: Revenue up, net earnings positive ahead of delisting

Guess, Inc. reported a strong third-quarter performance for the period ended November 1, 2025, posting higher revenue and a return to profitability even as it moves toward a proposed take-private transaction with Authentic Brands Group. Chief executive officer Carlos Alberini said the company delivered encouraging results, citing 7 percent...

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Authentic taps Orbico Group for Dockers European expansion

Dockers is set to embark on a European expansion under the eye of Orbico Group. The brand distribution firm has been tapped by Dockers’ parent company, Authentic Brands Group, to oversee a strategy designed to position the US brand for long-term growth. Through the agreement, Orbico will oversee the distribution, manufacturing and design across...

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Reebok signs long-term deal for eyewear in Brazil

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), the global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, which owns sportswear brand Reebok, has signed a licensing agreement with RobSol Indústria Óptica to design, manufacture, and distribute Reebok sunglasses, optical frames, eyewear accessories, and swim goggles throughout the region. The new...

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Champion to launch fragrance line developed by Revlon

Athleticwear brand Champion, part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, has signed a global fragrance licensing deal with beauty company Revlon Consumer Products, as it looks to launch its first-ever signature fragrance collection. Champion’s inaugural fragrance line will debut in 2027 and will channel “Champion’s heritage and modern...

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Authentic reportedly eyeing a takeover of Missoni

Authentic Brands Group is said to be close to taking over Italian luxury brand Missoni. According to sources for WWD, exclusive negotiations remain ongoing, with a deal expected to close by the end of the year. Authentic, the parent company of Reebok and Champion, is believed to have become the leading bidder after its competitor, WHP Global,...

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Authentic names new SVP of Reebok amid expansion plans

Reebok has a new senior vice president. The sportswear giant’s parent company, Authentic Brands Group, has appointed Daniel Schachne to the leadership position. Upon taking up the title, Schachne has been tasked with leading Reebok’s global growth strategy, working alongside licensing partners, retailers and brand ambassadors while the brand...

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Reebok opens European HQ in London, names regional CEO

US sportswear giant Reebok has appointed a new chief executive officer for its European business upon opening a London-based headquarters dedicated to the region. Marc Le Roux has been named CEO of Reebok Europe, a role he will take over from Steve Robaire, who had been serving in an interim capacity. Le Roux’s experience in the industry...

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Authentic Brands Group taps L’Oréal veteran to helm Mexico team

US fashion conglomerate Authentic Brands Group has named Victor Alvarino as its new senior vice president, head of Mexico. The executive confirmed his appointment via LinkedIn. Alvarino has already been with Authentic since September last year, having initially served as director of Mexico while also holding the title of senior vice president....

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Ted Baker launching activewear in November

British brand Ted Baker, part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, is launching into activewear, as it continues its evolution into a full lifestyle brand. Ted Baker Sport will launch on November 13 across the UK and Western Europe, offering performance activewear for men and women targeting yoga, training and tennis, as well as wear beyond...

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Reebok International reports strong financial performance in 2024

Reebok International Limited and its subsidiary RILUK IPCO Limited, reported a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024. Group profit after taxation increased to 179.9 million dollars, up from 163.6 million dollars in 2023 and revenue increased to 302.4 million dollars. This profit surge was driven by the expansion of...