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Reebok sues Autry for 'knockoff' sneakers

Reebok has filed a lawsuit against Autry International and Autry USA, accusing them of selling knockoff versions of its sneakers. The lawsuit, filed in a US District Court, claims that Autry has copied Reebok's Window Box Mark, Crosscheck, and Stripecheck trademarks, creating confusion in the market. “Autry has done, and continues to do so by...

Business

Farfetch takes on Reebok’s e-commerce in Europe

Luxury fashion platform Farfetch is teaming up with Reebok to operate its e-commerce operations and wholesale business in Europe. In a statement, Farfetch said it has “replatformed” Reebok’s e-commerce sites in Europe, and is overseeing all marketing and e-commerce operations, as well as driving wholesale distribution to help “drive the...

Fashion

Authentic Brands Group launches ‘Take Action’ campaign

Authentic Brands Group, the brand development, marketing, entertainment and digital platform, has teamed up with international advocacy organisation Global Citizen to launch a collaborative ‘Take Action’ brand mark campaign. The initiative aims to encourage customers to use their purchasing power to drive change toward “the most urgent issues...

BusinessFeatured

Authentic Brands Group's acquisition strategy: A look at the past five years

The American Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is becoming an increasingly important player in the fashion industry, partly thanks to the various acquisitions it has made in recent years. The group seems to be pursuing a buy-and-build strategy and already has more than 40 brands in its portfolio. If you have lost track of all recent...

ManagementFeatured

Authentic Brands Group appoints new Reebok CEO

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has tapped Todd Krinsky as the new CEO of Reebok after acquiring the brand earlier this year. A Reebok veteran, Krinsky joined the US sportswear label in 1992 as an intern before working his way up the ranks to be appointed this year as vice president of the Reebok Design Group, where he oversaw product management...

Business

Itochu acquires rights to distribute Reebok in Japan

Itochu Corporation has announced that it has acquired the rights to distribute, market and licence Reebok in Japan from the brand’s owner, Authentic Brands Group (ABG). Itochu will work together with ABG and Locondo, a Japanese shopping mall company, as well as other partners, to develop the brand through retail and e-commerce, with the goal of...

Report

ABG taps Steve Robaire as EVP of Reebok International

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has tapped Reebok veteran Steve Robaire as the sportswear brand’s first executive vice president of its international business. Robaire has almost 15 years of experience in brand licensing, sales and marketing. He spent the most part of his career at Reebok, joining in 2008 as associate product manager and working...

Business

ABG names LF Corp as Reebok’s strategic partner for South Korea

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has continued with its strategy of establishing global partnerships for Reebok, announcing that it has signed a new long-term agreement with LF Corp, in South Korea. The partnership will allow LF the exclusive rights to distribute and sell Reebok apparel and footwear through wholesale, e-commerce and branded retail...

Business

Reebok continues global expansion with Canadian SportChek deal

Following its acquisition completion of Reebok, Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has continued its path of expansion for the label, striking a deal with multi-channel retailer SportChek to grow the sportswear brand through Canada. The long-term agreement will see Reebok apparel and footwear carried throughout 300 SportChek stores, e-commerce...

ManagementFeatured

Authentic Brands Group completes acquisition of Reebok

Multi-brand developer Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced the finalisation of its acquisition for sports retailer Reebok from Adidas. For what it has said is its largest acquisition to date, ABG has already taken steps to reposition and evolve the iconic sportswear brand through a string of global partnerships with operators, distributors...

ManagementFeatured

ABG announces partnership with New Guards Group for Reebok in Europe

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is forming a long-term strategic partnership with New Guards Group, owned by Farfetch, for Reebok’s European businesses, luxury collaborations and premium distribution. The partnership will mean that brand platform New Guards, which designs, manufactures and distributes luxury fashion, will act as the core operating...

Business

ABG enhances Reebok's partnership with Footlocker

Authentic Brands Group has enhanced its partnership with sneaker retailer Foot Locker, Inc. for the Reebok brand within the United States. Through this agreement, Foot Locker, Inc. and its brands will deepen their assortment with Reebok and will exclusively carry select Reebok footwear models for men, women, and kids in its company-owned stores...