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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 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...

Business

Marquee Brands takes back BCBG licenses from Centric Brand

Licensing and operations for the BCBG brands are returning to Marquee Brands, which owns both BCBG Max Azria and BCBGeneration. Previously, licensing for both brands was controlled by Centric Brands, which has filed for bankruptcy this week. Marquee Brands will continue operations of wholesale and e-commerce business for BCBG. “Marquee is a...

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Marquee Brands acquires leading maternity brands

Marquee Brands is diversifying its women’s fashion division with the acquisition of leading maternity brands - Motherhood Maternity, A Pea In The Pod and Destination Maternity. In a statement, Marquee Brands confirmed that it was the “successful bidder” to acquire the intellectual property, e-commerce business and other assets of Destination...

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Marquee Brands acquires outdoor brand Dakine

Marquee Brands has added a new brand to its portfolio. The company, which owns the labels BCBGMaxAzria, Ben Sherman, BCBGeneration, Bruno Magli and Body Glove, has announced the acquisition of outdoor lifestyle brand Dakine and all related intellectual property. Investment management firm Neuberger Berman assisted Marquee Brands in the...

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Ben Sherman to launch pop-up store in New York

UK heritage brand Ben Sherman is set to open a pop-up store in Soho, New York, in September. The 2,000 square foot location will feature ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear and jewelry, as well as special limited edition pieces. Set to run throughout the Holiday season, the store will also include a stage for live in-store performances. “After...

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Bruno Magli to open first concept store in New York

Italian footwear label Bruno Magli is set to open a concept store in New York City, which will span over 2,000 square feet (186 square meters). The store is to feature the brand’s latest styles of men’s and women’s shoes, handbags, socks, and small leather goods. In addition, the location will host cultural events and exhibitions promoting...

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Marquee Brands acquires BCBG Max Azria

On Monday, FashionUnited reported that BCBG received approval for its restructuring program . Following up on Monday's news, this morning, Business of Fashion reported that Marquee Brands has acquired BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBGeneration and Hervé Léger for 108 million dollars. BCBG has been going through economic turmoil lately. In March they shuttered...

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Marquee Brands acquires Body Glove

US-based Marquee Brands, which owns Ben Sherman, has acquired outdoor sports brand Body Glove and its related intellectual property assets. Marquee Brands, which specialises in buying, licensing and developing brands with funding from asset management firm Neuberger Berman has acquired a majority stake in the Californian surf brand for an...

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Ben Sherman to take on Greater China through new partnership

London - British menswear brand Ben Sherman has signed a deal with MRH SpaRotica Groupé to begin distributing the label within the Greater China region, including mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong , as the brand continues to expand into new markets. Parent company Marquee Brands, which acquired the menswear brand last June, has penned an...