Authentic Brands Group Partners with the ALDO Group for Hunter Bags and Small Leather Goods
WEBWIRE – Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform,announced a long-term partnership with the ALDO Group, a leading fashion retailer and wholesaler, for Hunter. ALDO Group will take on the design, production and distribution of Hunter bag products and small leather goods for ladies and men in the U.S. and Canada.
We are pleased to expand our relationship with the ALDO Group and embark on this new partnership for Hunter, said Jarrod Weber, Group President Lifestyle, Chief Brand Officer at Authentic. This partnership allows us to tap into the rich heritage of Hunter and translate it into a range of accessories that resonate with consumers seeking quality, style and functionality.
Building on their successful partnership, Authentic and the ALDO Group are set to bring the essence of Hunter to a broader range of consumers through a new assortment of bags and small leather goods. Known for its craftsmanship and timeless designs, bags are a natural extension of Hunter with each style embodying the brands ethos. Focused on creating enduring pieces that effortlessly elevate any ensemble, the partnership will showcase Hunters ability to seamlessly blend versatility and quality.
The ALDO Group has been in the bags business for five decades and we are thrilled to expand and grow this category for an iconic brand like Hunter. Consumers are drawn to its strong heritage and the brand has always played well between fashion and function – a perfect recipe for a fresh bag offering, said Jonathan Frankel, President of ALDO Product Services at the ALDO Group.
Hunters bag collections will launch for FW24 and will be available at department stores, specialty retailers as well as e-commerce sites including Amazon.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, which owns a portfolio of more than 50 iconic and world-renowned Lifestyle, Entertainment and Media brands. Headquartered in New York City, with offices around the world, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners and a global network of operators, distributors and retailers to build long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $29 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in 150 countries, including 13,300-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 382,000 points of sale.
Authentic is committed to transforming brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media. Authentics brand portfolio includes Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Shaquille ONeal, David Beckham, Dr. J, Greg Norman, Neil Lane, Thalia, Sports Illustrated, Reebok, Brooks Brothers, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Ted Baker, Hunter, Vince, Herv Lger, Hickey Freeman, Frye, Nautica, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Lucky Brand, Aropostale, Forever 21, Nine West, Sperry, Rockport, Eddie Bauer, Boardriders, Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Honolua, Spyder, Volcom, Shark, Tretorn, Prince, Airwalk, Izod, Jones New York, Van Heusen, Hart Schaffner Marx, Arrow and Thomasville.
For more information, visitauthentic.com.
About ALDO Group
Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. We operate under two signature brands, Aldo and Call It Spring, and a multi-brand retail concept, GLOBO and we are also an industry-recognized wholesale distributor and third-party sourcing provider of fashion footwear, handbags and accessories. With stores in more than 110 countries, we are on a journey to create a world of love, confidence, and belonging. In addition to its head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group has international offices in Europe and in Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.
About ALDO Product Services (APS)
The ALDO Group wholesale division, ALDO Product Services (APS) was founded on the belief that in order to be successful, and to help other companies realize their full potential, it is essential to consistently seize opportunities, break boundaries, and go above and beyond what anyone else in the industry can offer. Their mission is to offer everything they have learned to other partners whose goal is to build world-class footwear and accessories businesses. From product design and development to brand, marketing and distribution, APS offers a full 360-degree service.
For more information about the ALDO Group or to connect with our wholesale sales team, please reach out to Amlie Provost, Marketing Director at ALDO Product services ataprovost@aldogroup.com.
About Hunter
With a 160-plus-year heritage, the Hunter brand has evolved from a rubber boot to a lifestyle brand, offering an expansive footwear collection, outerwear, bags and accessories designed for outdoor performance in both rural and urban environments. With seasonal introductions of fresh new styles and colorways inspired by the brands strong DNA, Hunter has cemented its position as the welly of choice among outdoor enthusiasts, celebrities and fashion trendsetters alike.
For more information, please visit https://hunterboots.com.
Dr. Dain Heer brings his popular Being You Class to Chattanooga Tennessee. A joyful 3-day event & exploration of YOU HOUSTON – July 17, 2022 – PRLog — Do you find you are your own worst enemy? Are you fighting against yourself instead of being your own advocate? Dr. Dain Heer will be bringing his signature 3-day Being You, Changing the World event to the Read House in Chattanooga, Tennessee, taking place July 22nd through July 24th, and is inviting participants to move beyond judgement to becoming their biggest cheerleader. This 3-day event will be live-streamed from Chattanooga, where participants will deep dive into a discovery of what is true for them, beyond the need of perfection and people pleasing. “What if being you is not about finding you, but about creating you, based on what is true for you?” says Dr. Dain. For those who have never actually experienced the feeling of being their authentic selves, Dr. Dain says the class will help them to discover what can happen when you stop sticking to the status quo and start prioritizing your own happiness and desires. “Being you isn’t about getting you ‘right.’ It is a deep dive into yourself, and exploring what’s right about you that perhaps you haven’t been taking a hold of,” shares Dr. Dain Heer. “At the end of 3 days you will look at the world from a different place.” The Being You, Changing the World class is based on the core principles from the bestselling book by the same name, and has been taught to thousands of participants over the last decade. Dr. Heer has also received countless letters from readers telling him the book has changed their life, and allowed them to reclaim their happiness. To register for the Being You, Changing The World class visit, https://drdainheer.com/ If you are interested in speaking with Dr. Dain for media opportunities, please contact Justine McKell at justine@mckellmedia.com or (346) 303-1081. About Dr. Dain Heer Dain Heer is an internationally renowned author, speaker and facilitator of consciousness and change who, for the past 20 years, has been inviting people to embrace their true greatness. His book, Being You, Changing the World is published in multiple languages. For more information visit www.drdainheer.com. Dain is also the creator of International Being You Day on May 22nd. Being You, Changing the World- Is Now the Time? International Bestseller, 2015 Being You, Changing the World is an innovative toolbox for the seekers in the world – the people who know that something different is possible.Using an exclusive set of tools and processes from Access Consciousness, Heer walks you through the steps to create real change in your life and in the world. What started as a book is now an international movement, with International Being You Day first being held on May 22nd 2021. www.beingyoubook.com and www.beingyouday.com New York, NY – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Authentic Brands Group (ABG) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Reebok from adidas. As it ushers in its largest acquisition to date, the global brand development, marketing and entertainment company is charting a new path for Reebok.
Reebok is a brand that needs no introduction, said Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ABG. The Reebok team has done an incredible job of cementing Reeboks place in the minds and hearts of consumers. Through ABGs operating model, Reebok will have the ability to evolve and embrace its iconic creativity, quality and innovation. Its time to let Reebok be Reebok.
With Reebok, ABG is taking a page from its playbook, connecting strong brands with best-in-class partners and a global network of operators, distributors, and retailers to optimize value in the marketplace. An essential pillar of ABGs strategy is preserving Reeboks DNA and a commitment to the brands heritage through the formation of Reebok Design Group (RDG) in partnership with SPARC Group. RDG is the global brand hub for the design, development and innovation for footwear and apparel servicing partners around the world.
Product has always been at the forefront of Reebok, and we are committed to upholding the standard that our brand fans and consumers have come to expect, said Matt OToole, President of RDG. 2021 was a banner year for Reebok, and in part that was a credit to our focus on the iconic silhouettes that immortalize the brand. Under new ownership, we have an exciting opportunity to reclaim our place in the market and take Reebok to even greater heights.
Reebok has inspired, connected and created great products for athletes and consumers across the world for generations. The brand is deeply rooted in professional sports, sneaker culture and performance apparel and will continue to deliver on its mission of providing each and every consumer with the opportunity, products and inspiration to achieve and exceed their potential.
From creating the first spiked running shoe over a century ago, to its breakthrough THE PUMP technology, to today with its award-winning Nano and Floatride models, Reebok has pioneered in the athletic space and continues to introduce innovations that propel the industry forward. The Reebok Classic Leather and Club C have cemented itself as icons within the footwear industry with their timeless and classic designs that first debuted nearly 4 decades ago and continue to be reimagined through unexpected collaborations with world-renowned creatives and design houses.
Reebok is one of the few super brands that has the permission to play in any space, said Nick Woodhouse, President and CMO of ABG. Its position at the intersection of fashion, sports and culture allows Reebok to be elastic while staying true to its celebrated ethos and unmistakable DNA.
To support the new global structure for Reebok, ABG has assembled a roster of key players from around the world who will drive distribution and further Reeboks business in key territories while upholding the brands integrity and values. Since announcing its definitive agreement to purchase Reebok in August 2021, ABG has secured a slate of trusted partners including New Guards Group, SPARC Group, Tristate, Trend Marketing, Al Boom Marine, Aditya Birla Fashion Retail Limited, The Falic Group, Accent Group, MGS, Bounty Apparel, Distrinando, SM Retail, CRC Sports, HSV Group, PT Mitra, JD Group and Foot Locker, Inc. More information on Reeboks global partner network can be found below.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 30 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and e-commerce channels and in more than 7,800* freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media. ABGs portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille ONeal®, David Beckham®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Sports Illustrated®, Reebok®, Eddie Bauer®, Spyder®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Nautica®, Izod®, Forever 21®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Lucky Brand®, Nine West®, Jones New York®, Fredericks of Hollywood®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Van Heusen®, Arrow®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Vision Street Wear®, Brooks Brothers®, Barneys New York®, Judith Leiber®, Herve Leger®, Frye®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
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