Authentic Brands
This coverage explores Authentic Brands’ activities, strategy, and influence within the UK and global retail landscape. Reporting covers brand acquisitions, licensing agreements, partnerships, leadership decisions, and the performance of its portfolio across sectors. Tailored for professionals monitoring brand management, intellectual property strategy, and retail growth opportunities.
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Feb- 2024 -5 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker owner mulls CVA amid UK operator split
Authentic Brands, the owner of Ted Baker, is reportedly considering a number of cost saving options after terminating its relationship with AARC, the firm that runs its UK operation. According to The Telegraph, Authentic Brands is close to appointing restructuring experts to implement measures which could include store closures, job…
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2 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-2/2/24
The overall percentage of UK-listed companies issuing profit warnings reached 18.2%, surpassing the levels observed during the 2008 financial crisis. Particularly, the FTSE retail sector struggled, with two in every five retailers issuing profit warnings. The retail industry issued a total of 24 profit warnings in 2023, indicating a notable…
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2 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Norwegian hedge fund builds stake in Superdry
First Seagull, a Norwegian alternative investment fund, has built a 5.3% stake in Superdry as a result of its plummeting share price, fuelling rumours of a takeover. According to The Times, the hedge fund sees an opportunity to bid for Superdry after multiple profit warnings over the last few years.…
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Jan- 2024 -12 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-12/1/24
Authentic Brands Group has acquired Sperry, a renowned American heritage footwear brand known for its iconic boat shoes with a 90-year heritage. The Aldo Group joins as Sperry’s North American operating partner for wholesale, e-commerce, and store operations. Authentic Brands plans to use its global network and operating partners to…
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12 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Authentic Brands acquires Sperry
Authentic Brands Group has announced the acquisition of Sperry, an American heritage footwear brand. As a result of this the Aldo Group comes on board as Sperry’s North American operating partner for wholesale, e-commerce and store operations. The brand is renowned for its iconic boat shoes and has heritage spanning…
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Nov- 2023 -7 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-7/11/23
Fast fashion brand Shein has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Topshop. This comes shortly after the acquisition of Missguided and its intellectual property rights from Frasers Group. Asos, the current owner of Topshop, has been considering selling the brand to bolster its financials following a significant loss of nearly £300m…
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7 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Shein eyes Topshop move
Fast fashion brand Shein has reportedly formally registered its interest in making an offer for Topshop, The Times has reported. The news comes right after the company acquired Missguided and its intellectual property rights from Frasers Group last week for an undisclosed amount. Topshop was acquired by Asos for £330m…
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-16/10/23
Next has finalised the acquisition of FatFace for £115.2m, with a portion of the payment made in cash and the remainder in Next’s shares. Following the transaction, Next will hold 97% of the equity, while FatFace’s management will retain 3%. FatFace will continue to operate autonomously with its own board…
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16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker owner steps in to ease financing trouble
Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands has stepped in after the company it appointed to run its UK operations has struggled to raise financing, according to reports from The Times. Authentic Brands paid £211m last year for the brand and intellectual property of Ted Baker and appointed retail management company AARC…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustClothing & Shoes
Authentic Brands partners with Baozun for Hunter China
Authentic Brands has announced a joint venture with Baozun for Hunter in Greater China and Southeast Asia. Through this partnership, China-based digital ecommerce group Baozun has acquired a 51% equity interest in Hunter in the region. This follows news that, in May of this year, Baozun was among the businesses…
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