New York, U.S. (12 November 2025) – Brand management company Bluestar Alliance has completed its acquisition of workwear and lifestyle brand Dickies from VF Corporation. It said in a release that “the addition of Dickies reinforces Bluestar Alliance's position as one of the world's leading brand management firms, bridging ...more

Durban, KZN, SA – With new owners globally (Authentic Brands Group), new owners locally (LA Group), new management, and an evolving and difficult local market, there were always going to be changes to the way Boardriders does business.Its 10 surf- and skateboard orientated brands dominate their niches, “but we need to grow bey ...more

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA - Both sides are claiming victory in the latest court judgement in the long running battle for sole rights to the Polo brand in SA.        The US Polo Association, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, licenses its logo globally, and Stable Brands is its SA distributor.  ...more