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Authentic Brands Buys IP of Iconic Boot Brand, Plans Global Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has purchased the intellectual property of Hunter , the 160-year-old British heritage brand, famous for its iconic Original Wellington boot, that has evolved into an outdoor lifestyle brand. Marc Fisher Footwear will take on the Hunter brand’s footwear design, wholesale and ecommerce operations.

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How Kathmandu plans to become the world’s most loved outdoor brand

Inside Retail

From switching its focus on hardcore sporting adventures to inspiring joy in the great outdoors, Kathmandu is changing things up as it primes itself for global ambitions. We had to find what’s special about Kathmandu and what’s unique about us in the market. IR: I love how the marketing campaigns are really bright and fun.

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As DTC Business Wanes, Solo Brands Taps New President and CEO

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15, 2024, when Christopher Metz, who most recently served as CEO of Vista Outdoor Inc., He also helped rebalance Vista Outdoor’s balance sheet and improve overall cash flow. ” Despite less-than-stellar sales for its direct business, Solo Brands has been seeing a hearty boost in its wholesale division. .”

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Georg Jensen bought by Royal Copenhagen parent

Inside Retail

Fiskars Group is a global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living including Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Moomin Arabia, Waterford, and Wedgwood, with presence in more than 100 countries. million (US$161 million).

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Hoka’s head of Apac distribution and e-commerce on stepping up its presence

Inside Retail

The outdoor brand has plans for an aggressive retail expansion while simultaneously continuing its community-building initiatives. Inside Retail : What is the overarching vision fuelling Hoka’s retail expansion into the Australian market? IR : Community-building initiatives have long been part of Hoka’s marketing strategy.

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Activewear unicorn Vuori heads Down Under in global rollout

Inside Retail

South California activewear label Vuori has outlined its plan to enter Australia and six other countries, its first international venture since inception. . The other overseas markets are the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, and Canada. The brand is eyeing opening its first international flagship store in London this year. .

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BMG brings Juicy Couture Kids, New Balance Kids, more big brands Down Under

Inside Retail

An extensive portfolio of classic and popular fashion brands will enter the Australian retail sector for the first time as Brand Machine Group (BMG), a global leader in branded fashion manufacture and licensing, launches into the local market in 2024. First up is the US$2.4 We’re hoping to have that done by the second quarter of 2025.”

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