Thomas Scott India inks exclusive Dockers brand licensing deal
Thomas Scott India secured an exclusive licensing and global supplier agreement with ABG-Dockers LLC for the Dockers brand in India. The company will manage design, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and e-commerce for Dockers in India and supply products internationally. The deal is for 5 years, extendable for another 5.
This is a high-impact event as it involves an exclusive licensing agreement for a major international brand, significantly expanding the company's product portfolio, market reach, and operational scope within the apparel sector.
The agreement is positive as it allows Thomas Scott India to exclusively license and manage the globally recognized Dockers brand in India, expanding its market presence and revenue streams through both retail and B2B supply.
Thomas Scott (India) Limited has entered into a significant Licensing Agreement and Global Designated Supplier Agreement with ABG-Dockers LLC for the Dockers® brand in India.
Under this agreement, Thomas Scott India will become the exclusive licensee for Dockers in India, taking charge of the brand's product design, development, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and e-commerce operations. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company's presence in the premium lifestyle apparel segment.
Furthermore, the company has been appointed as a Global Designated Supplier. This role will allow Thomas Scott India to manufacture Dockers products for the brand's international partner network, leveraging its in-house manufacturing capabilities as an additional B2B supply stream. The agreement is for an initial term of 5 years, with an option to extend for another 5 years.
ABG-Dockers LLC is a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand management platform whose portfolio generates over USD 36 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. The consideration for the agreement is in the nature of royalty payable on net sales of licensed products, and supply/wholesale margins on products manufactured and supplied by Thomas Scott India.
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