French group Beaumanoir takes over Western European operations of Boardriders brands including Quicksilver and Billabong

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Feb 22, 2024 The French Beaumanoir Group is making its next move, following its acquisitions of women’s retailer Caroll in 2021 and the Sarenza website in 2022. The Brittany-based company has now entered into exclusive negotiations with the American Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to buy the Western European activities of … Read more

Authentic Brands taps BBC International for DC Shoes distribution deal

Authentic Brands announced on Thursday new a partnership with BBC International for the design and sourcing of DC Shoes footwear and snowboard boots and wholesale distribution across the U.S. and Canada. DC Shoes Steeped in the early aughts of skate culture, DC Shoes ​s an American company that specializes in footwear for action sports, including skateboarding and … Read more

Authentic expands partnerships in Japan, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Indonesia

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is expanding in key markets through two new strategic partnerships including a collaboration with BRJ Group to operate the Boardriders business in Japan and Taiwan. Authentic expands partnerships in Japan, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Indonesia. – Authentic Under this partnership, BRJ Group, backed by SMBC Capital Partners, will take … Read more