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Authentic Finds Buyer for Boardriders Europe – French Company Beaumanoir

Authentic Finds Buyer for Boardriders Europe – French Company Beaumanoir

Details about the new owners of the Boardriders' operations in Europe who will also license Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, DC Shoes, Element, RVCA, and VonZipper in the region.

News June 5, 2024
Authentic to Acquire Champion Brand for $1.2 Billion

Authentic to Acquire Champion Brand for $1.2 Billion

Authentic plans to convert Champion’s operations into a licensing model as it does with all of its brands. The company said it is in discussions with several existing and potential…

News June 5, 2024
VF Replaces North Face Leader with New President – VF CEO Making Major Moves

VF Replaces North Face Leader with New President – VF CEO Making Major Moves

In less than a week, VF Corp. has named new leaders for its two biggest brands – The North Face and Vans. The changes come as the company races to…

Executive Edition June 4, 2024
Brixton Taps Brian White to Lead Wholesale Sales

Brixton Taps Brian White to Lead Wholesale Sales

White, who most recently served as senior vice president of global sales at Herschel Supply, is also well known for his five-year stint at Nixon.

News June 4, 2024
VF Corp. Replaces North Face President with Fashion Exec, Adds Two Board Members

VF Corp. Replaces North Face President with Fashion Exec, Adds Two Board Members

VF Corp. appointed Caroline Brown, a recently appointed board member who formerly led Donna Karan International, as global brand president of The North Face, replacing Nicole Otto. VF also announced…

News June 3, 2024
Gear Preview for Outdoor Retailer Summer

Gear Preview for Outdoor Retailer Summer

Retailers tell us they are on the hunt for new brands and new products, so we are offering an early look at some of the new gear that will be…

Gear June 3, 2024
Authentic EVP David Brooks Shares Update on Boardriders Licensing Partners, Operational Strategies

Authentic EVP David Brooks Shares Update on Boardriders Licensing Partners, Operational Strategies

We talk to David Brooks about the status of the legacy Boardriders business, and details about how the new licensees and regional partners are operating and in some cases working…

Executive Edition June 3, 2024
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series