{"id":14569,"date":"2025-06-09T22:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T04:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ouf.jhy.mybluehost.me\/?p=14569"},"modified":"2025-06-09T22:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T04:14:56","slug":"rockport-unveils-2025-uk-and-ireland-expansion-with-chapters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=14569","title":{"rendered":"Rockport Expands into UK and Ireland with Chapters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-0\">Rockport is bringing its signature comfort and style to new customers in the UK and Ireland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.authentic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Authentic Brands Group (Authentic)<\/a>, a global powerhouse in brand development and licensing, has announced a significant new partnership with&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaptersbrandgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chapters Brand Group<\/a>, a leading footwear distributor in the UK and Ireland. This collaboration will see Chapters distributing&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rockport<\/a>&nbsp;men\u2019s and women\u2019s footwear across both regions, marking a new chapter for the iconic American brand.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Henry Stupp, President, Lifestyle &amp; Entertainment EMEAI, Authentic Brands Group<\/strong>&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/fdra.org\/latest-news\/authentic-taps-chapters-brand-group-to-bring-rockport-to-the-uk-and-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">said<\/a>: \u201cRockport is a brand with a strong heritage, global recognition and a loyal following. Chapters\u2019 deep understanding of the regional markets and expertise in brand building make them the ideal partner to establish Rockport\u2019s presence and unlock long-term growth across these important regions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Rockport: Comfort Meets Contemporary Style<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Founded in 1971,&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rockport<\/a>&nbsp;has long been celebrated for its innovative comfort technology seamlessly blended with contemporary design. The brand\u2019s diverse range of footwear is designed to transition effortlessly from work to weekend, offering all-day comfort without compromising on style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">As Authentic highlighted in its media statement, \u201cFounded in 1971, Rockport is known for combining innovative comfort technology with contemporary style. The brand offers a wide range of footwear that transitions seamlessly from work to weekend, delivering all-day comfort without compromising on design.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Chapters Brand Group: Bringing Rockport to New Audiences<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaptersbrandgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chapters Brand Group<\/a>, with its extensive experience in licensing, distribution, and product creation, is well positioned to introduce Rockport to consumers in the UK and Ireland. The company\u2019s portfolio includes respected names like Cat Footwear, Norda, Original Penguin, Bench, Lambretta, Osprey London, and Kickers, emphasizing its expertise in the fashion and footwear sector.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Graeme Nichol, Managing Director, Chapters Brand Group<\/strong>&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/fdra.org\/latest-news\/authentic-taps-chapters-brand-group-to-bring-rockport-to-the-uk-and-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">said<\/a>: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to introduce Rockport to consumers across the UK and Ireland. There\u2019s a clear demand for footwear that combines everyday functionality with thoughtful design and Rockport delivers exactly that. The Umbwe is an iconic footwear classic, and we\u2019ve stuck faithfully to the brand\u2019s original specifications, using Vibram soles, Hydroshield membranes, full moccasin construction, and sumptuous, buttery calf leathers to ensure comfort and quality remain at the forefront.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What\u2019s Next for Rockport in the UK and Ireland?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The partnership comes at a pivotal moment for Rockport, which was acquired by&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.authentic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Authentic<\/a>&nbsp;in 2023. Authentic\u2019s strategy involves forging strong regional partnerships to rejuvenate and expand its brands, and the agreement with Chapters is an evidence to this approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Rockport\u2019s Fall\/Winter 2025 collection is now available at select retailers and online at&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super dark:hover:text-superDark dark:hover:decoration-superDark underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockport.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rockport.co.uk<\/a>, offering UK and Irish consumers their first taste of the brand\u2019s renowned blend of comfort and style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">With this new alliance, Rockport is poised to make a significant impact on the UK and Irish footwear markets, backed by Authentic\u2019s global brand expertise and Chapters\u2019 local market knowledge. As both companies look ahead, consumers can expect a fresh wave of thoughtfully designed, comfort-driven footwear options from a brand with over five decades of heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rockport is bringing its signature comfort and style to new customers in the UK and Ireland. 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