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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Apr- 2023 -26 AprilClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker CEO to step down after takeover
Ted Baker CEO Rachel Osbourne is set to step down from her position following the takeover by Authentic Brands Group (ABG), according to reports from Sky News. Osborne joined Ted Baker as finance chief in 2019, before being elevated to the top job in March 2020. The news comes as…
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25 AprilClothing & Shoes
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Vince IP
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), has entered into a strategic partnership with Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE) to acquire the Vince brand intellectual property. Through the agreement, VNCE will contribute its intellectual property to a newly formed Authentic subsidiary, ABG Vince, of which Authentic will own a majority stake of 75%, while…
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4 AprilNews
Authentic Brands to acquire Boardriders
Global brand development Authentic Brands Group has made a binding offer to acquire Boardriders, a global action sports and lifestyle company, from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. The group said that the deal would diversify and expand its portfolio with the addition of the Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC…
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Mar- 2023 -31 MarchClothing & Shoes
Toys R Us owner amongst potential bidders for Hunter
The owner of Toys R Us, WHP Global, is reportedly one of several potential buyers eyeing a takeover of iconic footwear brand, Hunter Boots. According to Sky News, Marquee Brands, the owner of Ben Sherman, and Baozun, a Chinese e-commerce group which owns Gap’s Greater China operations, have also expressed…
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3 MarchClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker owner considers Hunter Boot bid
Owner of Ted Baker and Reebok Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is reportedly weighing up a move to acquire Hunter Boot, according to Sky News. It is unclear how serious ABG are about bidding for the footwear company which holds a royal warrant for footwear. The business is up for auction…
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Sep- 2022 -8 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker appoints head of menswear sales
Ted Baker has appointed James Waller as its new head of sales for menswear. In his new role, Waller will work under global creative director Anthony Cuthbertson to help support the delivery of vision and strategy for Ted Baker’s menswear clothing. Ted Baker said he has an “impressive” background in…
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8 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Reebok appoints new CEO
Sparc Group, a full-service lifestyle brand operating company, has announced the appointment of Todd Krinsky as the new CEO of Reebok. He will continue to be based at the brand’s Boston headquarters and will report to Marc Miller, CEO of Sparc Group. Krinsky will take up the role from Matt…
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Aug- 2022 -16 AugustClothing & Shoes
Reebok owner acquires Ted Baker for £211m
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the parent company of Reebok, has reached an agreement to acquire Ted Baker for approximately £211m, with Ted Baker shareholders being entitled to receiving 110p in cash for each Ted Baker share. It is reported that the cash consideration is final, Bidco, an ABG-owned entity, reserves…
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Jun- 2022 -7 JuneClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker’s preferred bidder backs out of deal
The proposed sale of Ted Baker has been thrown into doubt after it confirmed the board’s preferred bidder has backed away from a deal. The company, which has not named its bidder, was “informed by the preferred counterparty last night that it did not intend to proceed with an offer…
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May- 2022 -30 MayHigh Street
Reebok owner in talks to seal £300m Ted Baker takeover
Reebok’s owner, the Authentic Brands Group (ABG), is reportedly racing to finalise a £300m takeover of Ted Baker, according to Sky News. ABG has reportedly become the preferred bidder for the London-listed fashion retailer, and has indicated that it is willing to pay more than 150p-a-share for the company. According…
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