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US: People’s Liberation changes name, business model
10 February 2012
Apparel business People’s Liberation is to change its name and business model after raising up to US$14.5m in funding from private equity group Tengram Capital Partners.
US: Madonna to launch Truth or Dare lifestyle brand
4 November 2011
Following on from the success of her Material Girl teen clothing line, pop star Madonna is to launch a second label called Truth or Dare, this time focusing on women aged 27-50.
US: Iconix reaffirms outlook as Q3 profit falls 5%
28 October 2011
Iconix Brand Group Inc, owner and licensor of brands like Candie's, Bongo, Badgley Mischka, Joe Boxer and Mossimo, has reaffirmed its full-year guidance after posting a 5.1% drop in third quarter profit.
EUROPE: Iconix to re-launch Rocawear
31 August 2011
Rocawear, the $800m US Street brand formed by rapper Jay Z, is the first label being relaunched by the European licensing unit set up by Iconix Brands to spearhead its expansion into the continent.
US: Iconix takes control of Zoo York as Q2 profit soars
28 July 2011
Iconix Brand Group Inc, which licenses fashion and footwear labels like Candie's, Bongo, London Fog and Joe Boxer, has booked a 69% jump in second quarter profit, and says it is taking full ownership of the Zoo York brand.
US: Anvil Knitwear fills top marketing post
8 July 2011
Sportswear maker Anvil Knitwear has tapped former Iconix Brand and Nike executive Heather Stefani as its new executive vice president of marketing.
US: Iconix buys Ed Hardy for US$62m
28 April 2011
Consumer brand company Iconix Brand Group has taken a majority stake in the Ed Hardy tattoo brand for a total of $62m, including a fee of $55m plus an earn-out sum of $7m.
US: Iconix hails strong start with Q1 profit surge
28 April 2011
Iconix Brand Group is increasing its forecasts for the full year after a buoyant first quarter which registered strong double-digit increases in sales and profits.
US: Iconix FY profit jumps 32%
17 February 2011
US fashion firm Iconix Brand Group has posted improved revenue and profits for the fiscal year, saying its brands had gained market share.
INDIA: Iconix signs Mossimo India licence deal
5 January 2011
Consumer goods business Iconix Brand Group has agreed a licensing deal for its Mossimo brand in India with wholesaler, retailer and distributor Arvind.
US: VF Corp to buy Rock and Republic denim brand
22 December 2010
Clothing maker VF Corporation is to buy the bankrupt upscale denim brand Rock and Republic, acquiring the company's trademarks and intellectual-property rights.
US: Madonna's clothing range expands into Canada
17 December 2010
Madonna and Iconix Brand Group has entered into its first international partnership with Hudson's Bay Company (HBC or the 'Bay') to manufacture and distribute its junior brand of 'Material Girl'.
US: Iconix Q3 profit boosted by Peanuts
29 October 2010
Licensed consumer goods business Iconix Brand Group raised its full-year guidance after seeing third quarter earnings and revenue surge up 32% and 63% respectively.
US: Iconix signs ad deal with Mad Men's Hendricks
26 August 2010
Iconix Brand Group has signed a deal for its London Fog brand's fall marketing campaign with actress Christina Hendricks.
US: Madonna’s Material Girl line faces trademark battle
23 August 2010
The new Material Girl line of clothing designed by Madonna and her daughter Lourdes, and launched at Macy’s stores earlier this month, is facing a trademark battle.
US: MG Icon launches campaign for Madonna clothing brand
29 July 2010
MG Icon, the joint venture between singer Madonna and Iconix Brand Group, has unveiled details of its autumn 2010 marketing campaign for its newly created junior brand Material Girl.
US: Organic growth drives Iconix Q2 profit
28 July 2010
Iconix Brand Group posted a 27% increase in second quarter profit to US$24.5m, driven by strong organic growth and a 35% rise in revenues.
US: Iconix appoints COO in management changes
28 July 2010
Iconix Brand Group has promoted three executives from within the company.
US: Sears and Kmart to launch Bongo brand
13 July 2010
Iconix Brand Group has signed a long-term direct-to-retail license agreement with Sears Holdings for the company's junior brand Bongo.
US: Britney Spears makes first foray into fashion
30 June 2010
Pop singer Britney Spears has designed her first ever collection of apparel and accessories for Iconix Brand Group’s Candie's brand, which will be sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores.
US: Iconix takes Candie's chain to China
23 June 2010
Iconix Brand Group has announced a deal to open free standing specialty and franchise Candie's stores throughout Greater China.
US: Iconix completes $175m Peanuts buy
4 June 2010
Iconix Brand Group has completed its purchase of the Peanuts brand - home of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and other cartoon characters - after joining forces with the Schulz family.
US: Iconix doubles Q1 profit
28 April 2010
US fashion company Iconix Brand Group has posted a 53% increase in first quarter net income, as it continues to snap up new brands.
US: Iconix buys Peanuts in $175m deal
27 April 2010
Iconix Brand Group has joined forces with the Schulz family to buy the Peanuts brand – home of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and other cartoon characters.
US: Madonna clothing range to hit Macy's stores
10 March 2010
A much-speculated clothing collection by Madonna will hit Macy's stores in August after the pop star struck a joint venture deal with Iconix Brand Group.
The week ahead on just-style...
8 March 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
CHINA: Iconix signs Badgley Mischka deal
1 March 2010
Iconix Brand Group has signed a deal to develop its Badgley Mischka brand throughout Greater China.
US: Iconix profits rise 9% during fiscal year
23 February 2010
The boss of Iconix Brand Group said the apparel firm will continue to pursue acquisitions after profits soared in the fourth quarter and full-year periods.
The week ahead on just-style...
22 February 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
US: Britney Spears fronts Candie's spring campaign
18 February 2010
Britney Spears is to front Iconix Brand Group's spring marketing campaign for junior brand Candie's, available at Kohl's Department Stores.
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