Authentic Brands Group news and archive

Juicy Couture partners with Shinsegae International

Authentic Brands Group, owner of a global portfolio of lifestyle and entertainment brands including Juicy Couture, has announced that it is expanding the fashion brand in South Korea with a partnership with Shinsegae International that will see the opening of 10 new shop-in-shops in the region. Shinsegae International, the leading Korea-based...

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DSW and Authentic Brands Group complete acquisition of Camuto Group

DSW Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of the operations of Camuto Group, known for its Vince Camuto brand and the footwear licenses of Jessica Simpson and Lucky Brand. Additionally, DSW and Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG), have completed their acquisition of several intellectual property rights from the Camuto Group under...

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Ariel Chaus repurchases Bernard Chaus Inc from Camuto Group

Ariel Chaus, current CEO of Bernard Chaus Inc. (BCI) is repurchasing 100 percent of BCI's shares from Camuto Group to reclaim full ownership of the brand. In addition, the company said, Bernard Chaus is partnering with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) on a shared ownership interest in the intellectual property of the BCI brands. Additionally, the...

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DSW and Authentic Brands Group to acquire Camuto Group

DSW Inc. has announced the acquisition of operations of Camuto Group, known for its Vince Camuto brand and the footwear licenses of Jessica Simpson and Lucky Brand. Additionally, the company said, DSW along with Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG), have jointly acquired several intellectual property rights from the Camuto Group under a new...

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Christian Juul Nielsen is Hervé Léger’s new creative director

French label Hervé Léger has a new creative director: Christian Juul Nielsen, who also holds the same role at womenswear brand Land of Distraction. According to Nielsen’s Linkedin profile, he will divide himself between the two companies. Founded in the 1980’s, Hervé Léger is best known for its bandage dresses. The brand changed hands twice last...

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Kohl’s to debut Nine West’s women’s clothing range

Kohl’s has announced that through a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Nine West, the company will debut a new women’s apparel collection, in addition to Nine West footwear, handbags and outerwear. “We’re excited to bring Nine West, a brand synonymous with fashion and sophistication, to Kohl’s customers nationwide,...

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ABG names new executive vice chairman

Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of a global portfolio of brands including Juicy Couture, Jones New York and Judith Leiber, has named Daniel W. Dienst as its new executive vice chairman and chief strategy officer. Dienst, has served as chairman and chief executive of four public companies during his career including, most recently, Martha...

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Authentic Brands Group completes Nine West, Bandolino acquisition

Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG), has announced the completion of Nine West and Bandolino acquisition from Nine West Holdings, Inc. Through this purchase, the company said, ABG increases its footwear and accessories business to over 2 billion dollars in global retail sales, further establishing its position as a leader in the fashion footwear...

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VF Corporation sells Nautica brand to Authentic Brands Group

VF Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Nautica brand business to Authentic Brands Group. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2018. Commenting on the development, VF’s Chairman, President and CEO Steve Rendle said in a statement: “As part of VF’s global business strategy, we’ve stated that our...

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Neil Lane targets “global growth” in deal with ABG

Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing, and entertainment company, has acquired a majority interest in Neil Lane, the Los Angeles-based jewellery brand to the stars, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Neil Lane is part of Authentic Brands Group’s plan to further strengthen its portfolio, which includes...

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Safilo renews Juicy Couture licence agreement

Safilo and Authentic Brands Group (ABG) have announced a five year extension of their license agreement for the design, manufacturing and distribution of the Juicy Couture eyewear collections of sunglasses and optical frames. The company said that the agreement will now run until December 31, 2022. “The renewal of our license agreement,...

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Juicy Couture set to pull out of the UK market

London - Although Juicy Couture has seen somewhat of a revival recently, it seems as if parent company's Authentic Brands Group best efforts were not enough to keep the brand afloat in the UK. The fashion brand, best known for its bling velour tracksuits favoured by the likes of Paris Hilton over a decade ago, is set to pull out of the UK...