All ABG articles
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News briefsActive Brands Group and Imbox in new partnership deal
The two companies can now the offer its retail customers Imbox’s patented services in protection of footwear and headwear.
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ArticleReebok Basketball puts star power in its C-suite
Source: Reebok Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal Former star NBA center Shaquille O’Neal has become the first ”President Reebok Basketball.” Another NBA star, Allen Iverson, will be serving as Vice President Reebok Basketball. O’Neal will be focused on player recruitment and business development, Iverson on player recruitment and such ...
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ArticleAuthentic Brands adds another footwear brand to its portfolio
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has today confirmed its acquisition of footwear brand Rockport after speculation in June of this year that it was the “stalking horse” bidder for The Rockport Company. ABG announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the sale transaction of ...
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News briefsAuthentic emerges as “stalking horse” for Rockport
Affiliates of Authentic Brands Group, ABG-Regatta LLC and ABG Intermediate Holdings, have emerged as the ”stalking horse” bidder for The Rockport Company, agreeing to pay $40.4 million for the bankrupt firm’s intellectual property, $5 million for its Korean subsidiary and additional yet-to-be-determined amounts for inventory. Rockport filed for Chapter 11 ...
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ArticleAuthentic Brands announces next acquisition
In another acquisition move, Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform that owns more than 40 lifestyle, entertainment and media brands, including Reebok, Eddie Bauer, and Spyder, announced on April 24 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE) to ...
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ArticleAuthentic Brands Group makes binding offer to acquire Boardriders
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform that owns more than 40 lifestyle, entertainment and media brands, including Reebok, Eddie Bauer, Spyder, Volcom, Airwalk, Nautica, Prince or Sports Illustrated, announced March 31 that it had made a binding offer to acquire Boardriders, the global action ...
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ArticleABG and G-III sign long-term license for Nautica Women’s in North America
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) signed a strategic, long-term license for its Nautica women’s apparel with G-III Apparel Group, a global expert in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing. Under the partnership, G-III will design, manufacture and distribute Nautica women’s sportswear, jeans, tailored apparel and dresses for the U.S. and Canada. ...
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ArticleIs ABG buying Boardriders?
Jamie Salter-led Authentic Brands Group (ABG) may be on the verge of landing another big fish for its portfolio of brands. Recent developments suggest Oaktree Capital-controlled Boardriders is on the verge of selling its portfolio of largely surf-focused brands, led by Quiksilver and Billabong, and ABG appears in a position ...
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News briefsAuthentic Brands Group partners with Global Citizen
Authentic Brands Group and Global Citizen, an international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, have announced a multi-year alliance. The four-year partnership, described as “the first-of-its-kind for both companies,” will include the creation of an exclusive brand mark for consumer products, marketing activations, donation programs and more. ...
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News briefsNBA All-Star Allen Iverson partners with Authentic Brands Group
Reebok owner Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has teamed up with Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson to further develop Iverson’s own brand. Under the partnership, ABG will focus on growing Iverson’s entertainment business, securing new advertising deals and strategic partnerships, and developing new consumer product opportunities. Currently, ...
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News briefsAuthentic Brands Group reveal new corporate logo
The U.S.-based Authentic Brands Group – owner of over 40 brands, such as Reebok (acquired earlier this year), Nautica, Spyder, Eddie Bauer and Volcom – has introduced a new corporate logo and redesigned its company narrative. A wrap-up of the group’s public appearance and company strategies can be found online ...
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ABG and Warson collaborate on Volcom and Frye work shoes
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced an expanded partnership with Warson Brands, a full-service manufacturer of protective and safety technologies and longtime partner of Reebok. Warson has committed to designing, developing and distributing high-quality professional footwear for the Frye and Volcom brands in the U.S. and Canada. The Frye Company will ...
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News briefsABG expands Reebok in several EMEA countries
To support Reebok’s new global structure, Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is working with Al Boom Marine in the Middle East and North Africa, Bounty Apparel in South Africa and Flo Magazacilik (Flo) in Turkey to drive distribution and grow the business. The group made the announcement in a newsletter this ...
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News briefsAltered State Machine announces first metaverse AI boxing game
Altered State Machine (ASM), the specialist in artificial intelligence on the web3, in collaboration with Muhammad Ali Enterprises and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), has announced details of “Muhammad Ali - The Next Legends.” In the world’s first metaverse boxing game, thousands of unique boxers will train and compete in NFT ...
