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Laura Ashley to open first UK store under new owners

British fashion and home heritage brand Laura Ashley is set to open its first standalone store in more than five years at the Lakeside Retail Park in Essex on September 26. The opening marks the first bricks-and-mortar UK store under new owners Marquee Brands, the New York-based brand accelerator and owner of 17 brands, including Ben Sherman,...

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Marquee Brands to expand Isotoner with Sunwin Global Industry

Marquee Brands, which owns brands including Laura Ashley and Ben Sherman, has announced a new partnership with Sunwin Global Industry to accelerate Isotoner’s expansion into new lifestyle categories as it looks to evolve “comfort into a true lifestyle”. Isotoner, known for its slippers, socks and cold-weather accessories, will work with Sunwin...

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Marquee Brands acquires British heritage brand Laura Ashley

New York-based Marquee Brands, the brand accelerator and owner of 17 brands, including Ben Sherman, has acquired British fashion and lifestyle heritage brand Laura Ashley from global asset experts Gordon Brothers. In a statement, Marquee Brands said the acquisition of Laura Ashley, known for its romantic English floral aesthetic and...

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Marquee Brands names Authentic executive as chief marketing officer

Marquee Brands, a brand owner, licensor, marketer, and media company, has named former Authentic executive Natasha Fishman its chief marketing officer. Described as a “seasoned marketing and communications executive and visionary leader,” Fishman will Marquee Brands’ global marketing, creative and corporate communications teams. Heath Golden,...

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G-III and JS to develop BCBG family of brands

Marquee Brands, the parent company of global fashion house, BCBG, has announced new strategic partnerships with G-III Apparel Group to propel growth at its iconic brands – BCBG and BCBG Generation and JS International (JS) to reinvigorate BCBGMaxazria. The company said in a release that these partnerships will commence with each brand’s 2025...

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Marquee partners with Randa to acquire Totes and Isotoner brands

Marquee Brands and Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) have jointly acquired Totes Isotoner Corporation, the manufacturer of weather-related accessories, including umbrellas, gloves, and seasonal footwear. Through the acquisition, Marquee becomes the global owner of the Totes and Isotoner brands, while RAA comes on board as Marquee's core...

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Ben Sherman unveils official Team GB ceremony wear for Paris 2024 Olympics

British brand Ben Sherman, owned by Marquee Brands, is returning as Team GB’s official supplier for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics this summer. For the third consecutive Olympic Games, Ben Sherman will outfit the official Team GB delegation in exclusively designed looks for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, which draw inspiration from the...

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Ben Sherman owner signs deal with Apparel Group to enter GCC and India

Marquee Brands has struck up a partnership with global fashion conglomerate Apparel Group that will enable five of its portfolio brands to secure a foothold across the GCC and India regions. Among those included in the deal are BCBG, Ben Sherman, Bruno Magli, Sur la Table and Martha Stewart, each of which will be introduced to a new audience and...

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Ben Sherman signs new licensing agreement with BSI Apparel Limited

Contemporary menswear brand Ben Sherman has signed a new licensing deal with BSI Apparel Limited, a subsidiary of Broadgate1960, the parent company of Crew Clothing Company, Saltrock Surfwear, and Pringle of Scotland, to produce and distribute its men’s apparel and tailored clothing. In a statement, Marquee Brands, which owns Ben Sherman, said...

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Marquee Brands invests in Hatch, creates parent company for maternity brands

Marquee Brands has invested in maternity fashion brand Hatch and announced a new parent company, Hatch Collective, to consolidate its other maternity labels. US brand Hatch announced Wednesday the completion of a growth equity funding financing, though the amount raised was not disclosed. Newly formed Hatch Collective will be led by Hatch...

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Marquee Brands names first chief commercial and strategy officer

Brand owner, marketer and media company Marquee Brands has named Heath Golden as its first chief commercial and strategy officer. In the newly created role, Golden will oversee Fashion Lifestyle, Motherhood, and Marquee Brands Connect divisions to optimize and accelerate business growth opportunities. Golden joins from Randa Apparel &...

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Marquee Brands appoints Neil Fiske as CEO

Former Gap CEO, Neil Fiske, has been appointed as the new CEO of global brand owner, marketer and media company, Marquee Brands. Fiske has previously served as CEO of Billabong International where he restored the flagship of the brand to a position of market leadership, he was the CEO of Eddie Bauer for five years to reposition the company’s...