Authentic and International Apparel Corporation Sign Partnership to Drive Dockers’ Growth Across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development and licensing platform, today announced a long-term strategic partnership with International Apparel Corporation (IAC), a leader in retail and wholesale apparel, distribution and manufacturing, to drive the growth of Dockers across Central America, Ecuador, the Andean region and select Caribbean markets.
IAC will oversee the manufacturing and distribution across key categories, including men’s and women’s lifestyle apparel and accessories. The partnership establishes a dedicated platform to support Dockers’ expansion across diverse retail and cultural landscapes throughout these markets.
“IAC is an industry leader with deep operational expertise and a successful track record of scaling lifestyle brands across the region,” said Corey Salter, President of Entertainment and International at Authentic. “We are excited to partner with them and are confident in their ability to bring Dockers to new consumers while preserving the brand’s unique DNA.”
Authentic and IAC share a common vision centered on long-term brand building, operational excellence, and a localized approach to product, distribution, and market activation. By pairing Dockers’ globally recognized brand equity with IAC’s deep regional experience, retail relationships, and consumer insight, the partnership is designed to drive meaningful growth while maintaining strong market relevance.
“We are incredibly honored, excited, and proud of this long-term partnership with Authentic and with the Dockers brand in particular, which we have worked with and built over the last two decades across Central America. We are committed to leveraging this partnership to enhance our product offerings and reach new heights in the apparel industry, and we just can’t wait to embrace this new project with IAC’s full force and determination," says Denis Abadi, IAC's co-owner and CEO.
This long-term partnership underscores Authentic’s broader commitment to building durable regional partnerships that support brand growth through market-specific partners.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.
Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, Guess?, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.
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About International Apparel Corporation
For over 20 years, IAC has been operating and expanding as a leading distributor in Latin America of prime international lifestyle brands thru Adults’ and Kids’ Apparel, Footwear and Accessories products. Since 2003, IAC has exponentially grown the business, sales, wholesale and retail numerical distribution and market presence of Levi Strauss & Co’s Levi’s on Men’s, Women’s and Kids products and on Dockers Men’s Apparel, Footwear & Accessories. IAC is headquartered in Panama with local operations and offices across the region.
For more information visit www.iac.com.pa
About Dockers
The Dockers® brand has been the authority in khaki pants for more than 30 years. First introduced in 1986 in San Francisco, California, this American classic has always been at the heart of the casual movement, providing men with quality products for every occasion. Our thoughtful innovations and meaningful details have always served a purpose, not a trend. Today, the Dockers® brand continues to be America's favorite khaki and offers a wide range of apparel and accessories with no compromises in quality -always superior comfort and versatile style.
For more information about the Dockers brand, please visit www.dockers.com.