Rockport news and archive

US brand Rockport to enter UK and Ireland via new Authentic deal

US footwear brand Rockport is set to enter the UK and Ireland through a new deal between its parent company Authentic Brands Group and distribution firm Chapters brand Group. Through the agreement, Chapters will distribute Rockport men’s and women’s footwear across the two regions. In a release, Chapters’ managing director, Graeme Nichol, said...

Member

Business

Authentic Brands Group acquires Rockport

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), the global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform that owns Ted Baker, has acquired US footwear brand Rockport, which filed for Chapter 11 in June. In a statement, Authentic said that Rockport would expand its diverse footwear portfolio, offering “comfort and technical product innovation,”...