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Authentic EVP David Brooks on Plans for Boardriders Brands

We asked the EVP for action and outdoor sports, lifestyle at Authentic about the go-forward strategy for the…

News January 8, 2024
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
RVCA Founder Pat Tenore

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
CoryLong Sorel

Cory Long Named President of Sorel

Long most recently was global general manager and chief global merchant of DC Shoes, which was part of…

News November 16, 2023
Z Supply, Katie Singer, Mandy Fry, Cathey Curtis

Katie Singer Named Chief Merchandising Officer of Z Supply; Cathey Curtis Named Chief Marketing Officer

Former Billabong Women’s Global GM Katie Singer is exiting Liberated Brands to move to Z Supply. She will…

News November 14, 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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