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Marubeni acquires the Jacobson Group, owner of Gola

Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation, which operates across various business sectors, including lifestyle, food, agriculture, chemicals, and energy, has acquired UK-based footwear brand owner Jacobson Group Limited, which owns heritage British trainer brand Gola, as it looks to form a lifestyle brand business platform. The acquisition...

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Gola brand fuels Jacobson Group's record growth

The Jacobson Group, a company that owns a portfolio of British footwear brands, has reported a record financial performance for the year ending December 28, 2024. The company's turnover increased by 38 percent to 36.4 million pounds, driven by rapid growth in its e-commerce channels and strong performance with its retail and distribution...

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Gola to celebrate 120th anniversary with limited-edition capsule collection

British footwear and sportswear brand Gola Classics is set to mark its 120th anniversary this spring with the launch of an exclusive capsule collection. Set to launch before the brand’s anniversary date on May 22, 2025, the limited-edition capsule collection will include its best-selling Elan sneaker in two exciting colorways and Gola’s...