Authentic Brands Group has granted Outdoor Collective (OC) the licence for Spyder manufacturing in the space of ski and snow apparel, as well as accessories.
Outdoor Collective will be responsible for the merchandising, design, operations, sales, service, marketing, sourcing and production of the Spyder brand.
The strategic move marks a new chapter as Outdoor Collective looks to expand its market reach and enhance production capabilities.
Outdoor Collective will continue to research and build Spyder products and open the scope to innovate on-mountain, Freeski, Venom, full après ski and year-round lifestyle categories within the product offering.
Under the supervision of a parallel team within OC, the development of Billabong Outerwear is set for an autumn 2025 launch.
“We are excited about this transition and are confident that Outdoor Collective is the right group to continue the legacy of quality and innovation that Spyder is known for,” commented Brady Collings, president at Outdoor Collective On-Mountain. “This move allows us to establish a multi brand platform dedicated to performance and innovation utilising our merchandising and design resources, while also ensuring that production remains in very capable hands.”
David Brooks, evp action and outdoor sports, lifestyle at Authentic, continued: “Spyder is one of the most respected performance brands in the world, built on decades of excellence and technical innovation. Outdoor Collective has the expertise and vision to elevate Spyder to new heights, while staying true to its heritage of delivering top-tier gear for winter athletes and enthusiasts.”
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