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Dakine

Outdoor and boardsport bags and accessories. Hawaiian-origin surf and snow brand.

Status: Watchlist
Founded
1979
HQ
USA
Manufacturing
Various
Ownership type
Brand licensing (ABG-style)
Parent
Marquee Brands

Ownership

Owned by Marquee Brands, a brand management firm that follows an ABG-style licensing model. Sister brands in Marquee portfolio include Martha Stewart, Sur La Table, Emeril Lagasse, BCBG, Ben Sherman, Body Glove.

Why Watchlist

Marquee's licensing model separates brand ownership from product design and manufacturing. Same structural issue as ABG brands.

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