By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group and Orbico Group have signed a long-term collaborative partnership to expand the Champion lifestyle brand across EMEA. The announcement of this new long-term partnership follows Authentic's recent acquisition of the Champion athletic-wear brand. The acquisition agreement went into effect on September 30, … [Read more...] about Authentic and Orbico Partner to Expand Champion Across EMEA
Champion acquisition
Authentic Acquires Champion in Estimated $1.2 Billion Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has completed its second-largest acquisition, buying out the sportswear giant Champion from HanesBrands. ABG announced this week it has finalized the deal to acquire Champion, which generates close to $3 billion in annual revenue. Champion is a long-time leader in the sportswear segment, and is credited with … [Read more...] about Authentic Acquires Champion in Estimated $1.2 Billion Deal
HanesBrands Signs Agreement to Sell Champion Business to ABG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has entered into a definitive agreement with HanesBrands to acquire the IP and operating assets for Champion athletic apparel. Initially created in 1919, the Champion brand focuses on creating and distributing high-quality athletic and lifestyle apparel. The brand currently operates in more than 90 countries across … [Read more...] about HanesBrands Signs Agreement to Sell Champion Business to ABG
Authentic Brands Agrees to Acquire Champion for $1.2 Billion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire the sportswear brand Champion Athleticwear. The deal will see ABG expanding its brand empire by purchasing Champion from HanesBrands. The move is a continuation of Authentic Brand's inexorable expansion of its sports, lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Agrees to Acquire Champion for $1.2 Billion