Ted Baker Owner Authentic Brands Group Acquires Footwear Retailer Hunter

of diversifying its portfolio with non-US brands. Following the deal, ABG plans to leverage its network of category experts and operating partners to accelerate the worldwide expansion of Hunter. The company also revealed plans to add additional brand partners to its portfolio, with announcements expected in the coming months.

To support the growth of Hunter, ABG has appointed product development and design organization Batra Group and Marc Fisher Footwear as the brand’s core partners in key regions.

Batra Group will become the core licensee in both the UK and across continental Europe, taking responsibility for the design and development of Hunter products, as well as operating Hunter’s branded retail stores, wholesale distribution, and e-commerce in those territories.

Meanwhile, Marc Fisher Footwear will become Hunter’s core footwear partner in the US. Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Authentic Brands Group, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, “We are excited to finalize the acquisition of Hunter, an original footwear and outerwear pioneer…