Differential Brands Group Names Matthew Fior President of Hudson Jeans
03 Abril 2017 - 5:05PM
Business Wire
Differential Brands Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFBG), a portfolio of
global consumer brands comprised of Hudson Jeans, Robert Graham and
SWIMS, today announced that Matthew Fior has been named President
of Hudson Jeans, effective April 10, 2017.
"We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Fior to Hudson Jeans.
Matthew will oversee the day-to-day operations of Hudson Jeans,
while providing guidance and leadership for the brand’s planned
strategic growth working alongside Peter Kim, Hudson Jeans Founder
and Vice Chairman,” commented Michael Buckley, Chief Executive
Officer of Differential Brands Group. “With an 18-year track record
of driving growth, Matthew has a wealth of knowledge and experience
as an industry leading merchant. Under his direction, we look
forward to maximizing the growth potential for Hudson’s Consumer
Direct, International and Licensing channels, executing on our
premium omni-channel vision for the future, and capitalizing on the
brand’s Wholesale department store and specialty store
relationships.”
Before joining Hudson, Mr. Fior held the position of Chief
Merchandising Officer at Lucky Brand, where he led the organization
to significant sales and profit growth across the Wholesale,
Retail, Ecommerce, International and Licensing channels. Mr. Fior
re-established the brand’s consumer target and positioning in the
marketplace and launched new strategies including product and
assortment expansion, and core door productivity, as well as
rebuilding and cultivating relationships with the existing and new
account base. Previously, Mr. Fior worked with other leading global
brands including Levi Strauss & Co. and Gap, Inc.
Mr. Fior stated, "I believe Hudson is uniquely positioned to
expand its brand beyond denim to become a true lifestyle brand, and
I am thrilled to be joining the organization to spearhead the
charge. I look forward to working closely with the Hudson
leadership team and the Board of Directors at Differential Brands
Group to further build this product-led brand.”
Mr. Kim commented, “I’m excited that Matthew has joined the
company and believe his excellent track record and strong industry
experience will be invaluable assets as we execute our strategic
growth plans. I look forward to partnering with him and the rest of
the Hudson team to continue expanding our brand.”
About Differential Brands Group:
Differential Brands Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFBG) is a platform that
focuses on branded operating companies in the premium apparel,
footwear and accessories sectors. Our focus is on organically
growing our brands through a global, omni-channel distribution
strategy while continuing to seek opportunities to acquire
accretive, complementary, premium brands.
Our current brands are Hudson®, a designer and marketer of
women's and men's premium, branded denim and apparel, Robert
Graham®, a sophisticated, eclectic apparel and accessories brand
seeking to inspire a global movement, and SWIMS®, a Scandinavian
lifestyle brand best known for its range of fashion-forward,
water-resistant footwear, apparel and accessories. For more
information, please visit Differential's website
at: www.differentialbrandsgroup.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The matters discussed
in this news release involve estimates, projections, goals,
forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements. All statements in this
news release that are not purely historical facts are
forward-looking statements, including statements containing the
words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,”
“continue,” “believe,” “plan,” “project,” “will be,” “will
continue,” “will likely result” or similar expressions. Any
forward-looking statement inherently involves risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or
contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the
anticipated benefits of the RG Merger and acquisition of SWIMS on
the Company’s financial results, business performance and product
offerings; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate the
Company’s brands and realize cost savings and any other synergy;
the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its
subsidiaries may be different from what the Company expects;
continued acceptance of our product, product demand, competition,
capital adequacy, general economic conditions and the potential
inability to raise additional capital if required; the risk that
the Company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and
changing customer preferences; the risk that changes in general
economic conditions, consumer confidence, or consumer spending
patterns will have a negative impact on the Company’s financial
performance; the highly competitive nature of the Company’s
business in the United States and internationally and its
dependence on consumer spending patterns, which are influenced by
numerous other factors; the Company’s ability to respond to the
business environment and fashion trends; continued acceptance of
the Company’s brands in the marketplace; and other risks. The
Company discusses certain of these factors more fully in its
additional filings with the SEC, including its annual report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and
subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, and
this release should be read in conjunction with those reports,
together with all of the Company’s other filings, including current
reports on Form 8-K, through the date of this release. The Company
urges you to consider all of these risks, uncertainties and other
factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements
contained in this release.
View source
version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170403006441/en/
Investor Relations:Differential Brands Group Inc.Bob Ross,
323-558-5115Chief Financial Officer
Differential Brands Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFBG)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Mai 2024 até Jun 2024
Differential Brands Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DFBG)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Jun 2023 até Jun 2024