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Rag & Bone to expand into watches under new Sequel licensing deal

Rag & Bone is set to explore a new division. As part of a new five-year licensing deal with Sequel, the New York brand will be developing a line of premium watches under the watchful eye of its parent companies, Guess and WHP Global. Sequel, a subsidiary of Timex Group, has already been a long-term licensee partner to Guess, working with the...

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WHP Global plans acquisition of Guess

The US fashion company Guess Inc. could soon have a new majority owner. On Monday, the apparel retailer announced it had received a non-binding acquisition proposal from the US brand management firm WHP Global LLC. The prospective buyer, whose portfolio already includes brands like Vera Wang, G-Star, and Lotto, is offering 13.00 dollars (11.90...

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Guess and WHP strike licensing deal for Rag & Bone accessories

Guess and WHP Global, the joint owners of Rag & Bone, have partnered with Signal Brands on a five-year licensing deal for the New York label’s accessory line. The agreement intends to develop and further expand Rag & Bone’s handbags and small leather goods category. It further underlines the brand’s commitment to global expansion, a press...

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WHP completes the acquisition of Vera Wang fashion brand

New York based brand management firm WHP has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property of the iconic Vera Wang fashion brand, which was announced in December last year. WHP Global to acquire IP of Vera Wang, founder to remain onboard as Chief Creative Officer . As part of the transaction, Vera Wang will continue in her role as...

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WHP Global to acquire IP of Vera Wang, founder to remain onboard as Chief Creative Officer

New York-based brand management firm WHP Global has signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property (IP) of the fashion brand Vera Wang. As part of the agreement, the founder and chief creative officer of her eponymous brand Vera Wang will remain in her role and join WHP Global as a shareholder to further drive the brand’s future...

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FFI Global to develop kids clothing line for G-Star brand

WHP Global has announced a long-term licensing agreement with FFI Global to expand the G-Star brand offering in the children's apparel market. The company said in a media release that the partnership will leverage FFI Global's expertise and extensive market reach to introduce a fresh new line of innovative children's clothing under the G-Star...

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WHP Global partners with FFI Global for new G-Star kidswear line

G-Star is expanding its childrenswear offering through a partnership between WHP Global and FFI Global, WHP Global announced in a press release. The move will see G-Star leverage FFI Global’s expertise and extensive market reach. G-Star aims to target a younger generation by offering “fashion-forward and sustainable clothing options for kids”....

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WHP Global forms new retail operating platform to acquire Express

A conglomerate of firms, including fashion retail group WHP Global, have come together to form a new retail operating platform that has gained approval to acquire the majority of Express, Inc. operations. WHP, in collaboration with Brookfield Properties, an affiliate of Simon Property Group, and Centennial Real Estate, has established ‘Phoenix’,...

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Guess appoints Andrew Rosen as executive chair of Rag & Bone

Guess has announced the appointment of Andrew Rosen as executive chair of the Rag & Bone brand. Guess and global brand management firm WHP Global recently completed the acquisition of New York-based Rag & Bone, which operates as an independent brand within the Guess portfolio. While Guess owns the brand's operating assets, it jointly owns the...

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Dray to manufacture and distribute Lotto brand in Brazil

WHP has announced a new long-term licence for Lotto with Dray Indústria e Comércio, a sports footwear and clothing company. As part of the agreement, Dray will have the exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, promote, and distribute the Lotto brand in Brazil. Lotto is distributed in over 100 countries and is currently worn by more than 40...

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WHP Global and Tailored Brands renew licensing partnership for Joseph Abboud

WHP Global and menswear retailer Tailored Brands have extended their licensing partnership for the Joseph Abboud brand. Under the extended long-term agreement, the company said in a release, Tailored Brands will continue to design, manufacture, market, and sell Joseph Abboud branded tailored clothing and sportswear in the United States and...

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WHP-led consortium initiates sales deal with Express

Express, Inc. announced that announced that it has received a non-binding letter of intent from a consortium led by WHP Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties for the potential purchase of the company’s retail stores and operations. Express also announced that it has named Mark Still as senior vice...