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Scotch & Soda's return to the high street: 22 stores reopened in Europe as global rollout continues

Since the bankruptcy of its European retail division in 2024, high streets across the region have been without Scotch & Soda. Now, however, under the ownership of US investment company Bluestar Alliance, stores have already reopened across Europe. In conversation with FashionUnited, Sander Born, chief sales director at Scotch & Soda, shares...

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Bluestar Alliance renews Dickies’ licensing agreement with Atomic for ANZ

Bluestar Alliance has announced a new licensing agreement with Atomic Fashion Marketing for its recently acquired workwear brand Dickies, strengthening the brand’s presence across Australia and New Zealand. The partnership marks a continuation of a long-standing relationship between Dickies and Atomic, which has served as the brand’s flagship...

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Dickies' next chapter: Bluestar Alliance to drive denim, footwear, and global growth

VF Corporation, a global leader in branded apparel, has successfully closed the previously announced transaction to sell its Dickies workwear and lifestyle brand to Bluestar Alliance LLC, a leading global brand management firm, for an aggregate base purchase price of 600 million dollars in cash. This acquisition reinforces Bluestar Alliance's...

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Mondottica named new eyewear partner for Palm Angels

British eyewear manufacturer Mondottica Limited is the new eyewear partner of Italian sportswear brand Palm Angels. The first eyewear collection from the collaboration for the spring/summer 2026 season was presented to select retail partners at the Silmo trade fair in Paris in recent days. It includes 20 sunglass models and 18 optical frames and...

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Dickies acquired by Bluestar Alliance in 600 million dollars deal

VF Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Dickies brand to Bluestar Alliance for 600 million dollars in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approvals. A new chapter for an iconic brand Dickies is an iconic American brand known for its durable workwear that has also become a key...

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Bluestar Alliance appoints new leadership at Palm Angels as expansion begins

Months after its takeover of Palm Angels, Bluestar Alliance has announced a number of leadership changes for the streetwear brand as it looks towards international growth and expanding product categories. The brand management firm, which also owns the likes of Off-White, Scotch & Soda and Hurley, has named Luca Donnini as Palm Angels’ general...

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Bluestar Alliance acquires streetwear brand Palm Angels

Bluestar Alliance, the global brand management company that owns, manages, and markets premium fashion, lifestyle, and consumer brands, has acquired luxury streetwear label Palm Angels to expand its global presence. The move follows Bluestar Alliance's recent acquisition of Off-White from LVMH and underscores the brand management company’s...

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LVMH sells Off-White brand to Bluestar Alliance

LVMH has sold Off-White, the brand founded by Virgil Abloh, to the New York-based brand management company Bluestar Alliance. The price of the sale was not immediately disclosed, but Off-White has been struggling to maintain relevance and sales in an increasingly competitive market. “Virgil was a creative pioneer who had a profound impact on the...

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Scotch & Soda parent company breaks silence: CEO on store openings, partners and growth

American group Bluestar Alliance is the owner of Dutch-heritage brand Scotch & Soda. Since its take-over in 2023, however, it has not all been smooth sailing. CEO and co-founder of Bluestar Alliance Joseph Gabbay shares the plans for the brand and the current market. For readers that don’t know Bluestar Alliance yet, can you explain what the...

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GAB Group takes over nine Scotch & Soda stores in Belgium

Bluestar Alliance, owner of Scotch & Soda, has announced that the Alain Broekaert Group (GAB) has taken over nine Belgian Scotch & Soda stores, including those in Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. They will continue as Scotch & Soda stores and reopen as early as autumn 2024. "We are delighted with this acquisition," said Alain Broekaert, CEO of GAB....

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The full story: Scotch & Soda one year after the Bluestar takeover

Update Wednesday, June 12, 3:30 PM CET The European branch of Scotch & Soda, S&S Europe B.V., has been declared bankrupt. The stores and webshop will remain open. The cause of the bankruptcy is logistical problems after the restart in 2023 and the resulting ongoing losses. Bankruptcy has not only been filed in the Netherlands, but also for the...

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Hurley inks licensing deal with Mamiye Brothers

American surf, skate and snow brand Hurley, part of Bluestar Alliance, has signed a licensing deal with fashion manufacturer Mamiye Brothers to develop its women's sportswear and activewear line. Launching January 1, 2025, for spring 2025, the partnership with Mamiye Brothers is designed to be a “step forward in further establishing Hurley's...