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Boardriders' sale to Authentic, Liberated Brands new licensing deals, and the Vans turnaround were among the industry's biggest stories in 2023.

Year in Review: 2023’s Big Stories

Boardriders, Vans, Liberated, and a crop of smaller brands gaining share at retail dominated this year’s industry headlines.

News December 19, 2023
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Top 25 Viewed Stories of 2023

It was a newsy year for the industry, with the market and employees upended by the Boardriders sale…

News December 18, 2023
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Tenore Trademark Application Filed at USPTO

Details about what categories the new brand is targeting and other news from the trademark application.

News December 12, 2023

DC Shoes Secures New Licensee Post Authentic Brands Acquisition

We have details about the new licensee for DC Shoes in the footwear and snow boots category, in…

News December 8, 2023
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Centric Brands Makes Licensing Deal With Authentic Brands Group

Centric Brands announced an exclusive licensing agreement With Authentic Brands Group on key categories for Quiksilver, Billabong, and…

Press Releases November 21, 2023
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DC Global GM and Global Head of Marketing Resign

DC Shoes, which has mounted an improbable comeback, is losing its two top executives. The brand is now…

News November 10, 2023

More Boardriders License Deals Inked

New licensing deals span Roxy and Quiksilver beach accessories to DC and Roxy occupational footwear.

News November 10, 2023
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Boardriders Layoffs Expected to Conclude by End of Month

Details about the layoff numbers for Boardriders that span the Huntington Beach headquarters, RVCA’s Costa Mesa office, Universal…

News October 11, 2023

Liberated Brands Confirmed as Licensee for Several Boardriders Brands

The long-term licensing agreement includes retail and e-commerce for Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, Honolua and Boardriders.

News September 27, 2023
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