Gardiners Group acquires Dubois in Europe to strengthen position in market

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-30 07:45:00

Gardiner Bros & Co (Leathers) announced the acquisition of Dubois, a family-owned business based in Brussels. Dubois distributes various footwear and apparel brands, with plans to add more, like Hard Yakka, Timberland Pro, and Base London.

The acquisition marks a milestone in Gardiners’ international growth strategy, strengthening their position in the European market. Both companies emphasize long-term customer relationships and sustainability. Gardiners’ product range includes over 5,000 lines and exclusive distribution rights for global brands in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Dubois CEO, Jean-Jacques Vankeerberghen, sees the acquisition as an opportunity to expand with existing and new brands across Europe. The shared values between the two family businesses are crucial in integrating and progressing forward.

Gardiner Bros recently partnered with Authentic Brands Group to reintroduce the Sperry brand to the UK and Ireland market. The news was originally published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand.

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