Authentic Brands Group continues its aggressive acquisition strategy, announcing an agreement to buy the shoe brand Reebok from adidas. Adidas said Thursday it signed a deal to sell the sneaker and sportswear brand to Authentic… . . . read more
Authentic Brands Transferring Licensing For Spyder To Volcom & Liberated Brands
July 1, 2021
Spyder is one of the most successful sportswear brands in the world, to the extent that it’s hard to spend five minutes on a ski hill without seeing dozens of people sporting the distinctive Spyder… . . . read more
Eddie Bauer Being Acquired By Authentic Brands
May 10, 2021
Retail and consumer products giant Authentic Brands and its partially owned subsidiary SPARC Group have reached an agreement to buy the outdoor clothing chain Eddie Bauer in a deal expected to close June 1. Deal… . . . read more
Marilyn Monroe Makeup Line Launched By Besamé
April 23, 2021
Marilyn Monroe, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated actors, just got her own makeup line via a partnership with Authentic Brands Group, owner of the brand. Bésame Cosmetics, an LA-based brand, known for glamorous… . . . read more
Business
M&A & Partnerships: December 2019
November 12, 2019
We break down this week’s must-know mergers and aquisitions.
Featuring: NFL/Nike/Fanatics, Le Tote/L&T, ABG/Barneys/Saks, Hasbro/eOne, and more…
People
Who’s News: October 2019
September 23, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Funko, Tapestry, AAFA, Neiman Marcus, DK, and more…
BUSINESS
M&A & Partnerships: September 2019
August 19, 2019
We break down this week’s must-know items, including job moves, mergers, and aquisitions.
Featuring: Loot Crate, ABG, and more…
Publishing
ABG Hands Over Sports Illustrated in $45 Million Up-front Deal to Start-up
June 18, 2019
Authentic Brands Group hands over operation of newly-acquired sports publication brand Sports Illustrated from Meredith to media distribution start-up The Maven…
Business
M&A & CSR
January 7, 2019
We wrap up some of the biggest moves to impact business in 2019 and highlight those who are particularly good and doing good—Apple, IOC, Alibaba, Sesame Workshop, ABG, eOne, NASCAR, and more…
Celebrity
Celeb Watch: Lifestyle, Fitness & Fashion
December 4, 2018
The latest on Jane Fonda; Cindy Crawford, LeBron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lindsey Vonn; Amy Schumer and Leesa Evans; Jessica Simpson; and more…