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Dockers inks licensing deal for Europe, Central Asia
Published
November 25, 2025
Dockers has inked a new distribution partnership with Orbico Group, which will drive growth of the U.S. apparel brand across Europe, including key markets Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom.
Dockers has been present in Europe for some three decades. The new agreement with Orbico looks to catapult Dockers’ expansion in the region following its acquisition by Authentic, in May this year, from Levi Strauss & Co.
“Partnering with Orbico allows us to bring Dockers to a key market while maintaining the brand’s authentic heritage,” said Henry Stupp, president, lifestyle & entertainment EMEAI at Authentic.
“This partnership builds on Authentic’s established relationship with Orbico, following our successful partnership on the Champion brand across EMEA. Together with Orbico, we will extend Dockers’ iconic appeal, expand the assortment, and position the brand for long-term growth in the region.”
Under the new partnership, Orbico will oversee Dockers’ distribution, manufacturing, and design across sportswear, activewear, socks and hosiery, lifestyle and performance footwear, outerwear, carrying bags, swimwear, and more, for adult men and women.
“This partnership marks an important step in deepening Orbico’s relationship with Authentic and reinforcing our leadership in brand distribution across the region,” said Edward Malky, CBO – style, at Orbico, which was founded by Branko Roglić in Switzerland in 1987.
“Dockers holds strong equity and recognition among European consumers, and together we will focus on maximizing its potential through strategic channel expansion and localized brand execution.”
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CCPIT to facilitate exchanges, collaboration between Chinese, US firms
CCPIT has approved 119 activities for Chinese enterprises to participate in US-based exhibitions this year; 30 are over by February, CCPIT spokesperson Wang Wenshuai told in a press conference.
It will also utilise its dedicated working group for foreign-funded enterprises, ensuring that the reasonable demands of US-funded enterprises are met, Wang was cited as saying by a state-controlled media outlet.
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade will facilitate exchanges and collaboration between Chinese and US firms in investment, trade and technology.
It has approved 119 activities for Chinese enterprises to participate in US-based exhibitions this year; 30 are over by February.
It will also utilise its dedicated working group for foreign-funded enterprises to address US firms’ demand.
CCPIT will use events like the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation CEO Summit and the B20 business activities during the December G20 Leaders’ Summit as an opportunity to work with all parties, including the US business community, to build consensus, deepen co-operation and promote inclusive, strong and sustainable growth of the Asia-Pacific and global economies, Wang added.
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European Commission, Switzerland sign broad package of agreements
The package establishes a modern framework for both sides, enabling frictionless access to a market of 460 million consumers in key sectors, delivering economic benefits to both parties.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Swiss President Guy Parmelin yesterday signed a broad package of agreements aimed at deepening and expanding EU-Switzerland ties.
By aligning standards and rules in closely integrated areas, it will provide legal certainty, simplify trade in goods like medical devices and food products, and ease cross-border supply for businesses on both sides.
By aligning standards and rules in closely integrated areas, it will provide legal certainty, simplify trade in goods like medical devices and food products, and ease cross-border supply for businesses on both sides of the border.
Additionally, it will ensure more consistent rules for individuals who live, work or study across the EU-Swiss border. Switzerland will contribute to the development of legislation in the areas covered by the package and will have the opportunity to influence these rules as they are being designed.
“By modernising and deepening our ties across key sectors, from trade and transport to health and energy—we are strengthening legal certainty, fostering innovation and creating new opportunities for our citizens and businesses,” von der Leyen said in a release from the Commission.
The package includes updates to four already existing agreements, which already give Switzerland access to the EU internal market, regarding air transport, land transport, the free movement of persons and mutual recognition of conformity assessment.
New agreements on food safety, electricity, health and Switzerland’s participation in the EU Agency for the Space Programme were signed. A new agreement introduced a permanent and fair financial contribution by Switzerland to economic and social cohesion within the EU.
Apart from a protocol on parliamentary cooperation, the package includes also a joint declaration on the establishment of a high-level dialogue on the broad bilateral package.
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