All Hunter Boots articles
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News briefsHunter insolvent, new Wellies expected under Authentic
Scottish company Hunter Boots, known for its original Wellington boot, went into administration in the UK on June 5 and changed its name to HBL Realisations Limited on June 14. U.S.-based Authentic Brands Group announced June 2 that it had acquired Hunter’s intellectual property. Documents filed by the company’s administrator, ...
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ArticleAuthentic acquires intellectual property of Hunter, new key partners in Europe and USA
After several weeks of negotiations, Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has acquired the intellectual property of Hunter, the British brand known for its iconic Original Wellington boots. With more than 160 years of heritage, the Hunter brand has evolved from a rubber boot to a lifestyle brand offering an extensive footwear ...
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News briefsHunter introduces slippers and sandals with algae
Hunter, one of the bigger players in the rubber boots market, has introduced a capsule of summer slippers and sandals made from blown EVA and a share of a new material made with algae that are harvested by cleaning up waterways. The colorful “Bloom” line consists of a sandal and ...
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Hunter launches first marketing campaign under Paolo Porta’s leadership
Hunter has unveiled “For the World Outside,” its first marketing campaign under the leadership of chief executive Paolo Porta, who joined the company in March. The new seasonal campaign of the British heritage boot brand features images by photographers Ryan Lowry, Anthon Gottlob and Alexandra Leese as part of a ...
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News briefsPorta appointed permanent CEO of Hunter Boots
British brand Hunter Boots has confirmed Paolo Porta as permanent CEO. Porta has held the position on an interim basis since replacing Vincent Wauters in June 2020. Prior to joining Hunter, he was senior vice president of merchandising and licensing at Jimmy Choo . Before that, he ...
