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Differential Brands Group renamed Centric Brands

Differential Brands Group Inc. on completion of the acquisition of a significant portion of Global Brands Group Holding Limited’s North American licensing business for 1.2 million dollars, has decided to change its name to Centric Brands Inc. The company said in a statement that Jason Rabin, former president of GBG North America, will lead...

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Robert Graham partners with Peerless for tailored clothing

Differential Brands Group Inc. has announced that its Robert Graham subsidiary has signed a licensing agreement with Peerless Clothing International, Inc. to manufacture and distribute Robert Graham men’s and boys’ tailored clothing, suit separates and top coats. “We are thrilled to announce this new and very significant partnership which will...

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Differential to acquire majority stake in GBG’s North America business

Differential Brands Group Inc. has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Global Brands Group Holding Limited (GBG), to acquire a significant part of GBG’s North American licensing business, for a purchase price of 1.38 billion dollars. GBG's North America business is comprised of licensed brands such as Disney, Star Wars, Calvin...

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Maria Borromeo joins DFGB as President of Hudson Jeans

Differential Brands Group Inc. has named Maria Borromeo, President of Hudson Jeans. “Borromeo brings strategic leadership and experience with a record of success of growing and presiding over a brand from its inception. Under Maria’s leadership, we look forward to maximizing the growth potential for Hudson not only through implementation of a...

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Differential Brands Group: Q1 net sales drop 3 percent

Differential Brands Group Inc. has announced that total company net sales for the first quarter decreased by 3 percent to 38.8 million dollars, however consumer direct segment posted a sales rise of 12 percent. The company added that comparable retail stores net sales at both Robert Graham and Swims increased 16 percent driven by both full price...

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Throat Thread Apparel to relaunch Hudson Jeans into Canada

Differential Brands Group has announced a partnership with Throat Threads Apparel to relaunch the denim line, Hudson Jeans into Canada. The company said, under new design direction from seasoned denim innovator, Zihaad Wells, Hudson Jeans is injecting a rebellious energy into the denim world. “We are very excited to be a part of the rebirth of...

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Differential Brands Group appoints new CFO

Differential Brands Group has appointed Bob Ross as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 30, 2017, replacing Hamish Sandhu. In this role, he will report to Michael Buckley, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Bob to Differential Brands Group, and believe that he will be a valuable part of our team as we...