Marquee Brands

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Marquee Brands
Company typeHolding company
IndustryBrand management, Fashion, Home cooking
Founded2014 (2014)
Key people
Heath Golden (CEO, as of June 2024) [1]
Owner Neuberger Berman

Marquee Brands is an American brand management company that acquires and licenses consumer brands across categories such as home and culinary, fashion and lifestyle, expressive luxury, and active/outdoor. The company was established in 2014 by Neuberger Berman Private Equity and is backed by Neuberger Berman. [2]

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It has offices in New York City and in Redondo Beach, California. As of June 2024, its chief executive officer was Heath Golden. [3]

History

Marquee Brands was formed in 2014 as a platform for acquiring and licensing brands. [2] In 2015, it acquired the heritage footwear brand Bruno Magli and the apparel brand Ben Sherman. [4] [5] In 2017, Marquee acquired the intellectual property for the BCBG portfolio of brands after BCBG Max Azria Group’s bankruptcy process. [6] [7]

In 2018, the company acquired the Dakine intellectual property and arranged a long-term operating partnership for the brand following Dakine’s bankruptcy-related sale process. [8]

In 2020, Marquee participated in the acquisition of retailer Sur La Table through a joint venture with CSC Generation during Sur La Table’s bankruptcy sale. [9]

In January 2025, the company acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers; the deal was described as opening Marquee’s first European headquarters in London. [1] In November 2025, Marquee announced the acquisition of Stance and a licensing partnership with United Legwear & Apparel Co. [10]

Brand portfolio

As of 2025, Marquee’s portfolio has included brands such as Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, Sur La Table, Emeril Lagasse, America’s Test Kitchen, BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBG, Ben Sherman, Bruno Magli, Totes, Isotoner, Destination Maternity, Motherhood, A Pea in the Pod, Dakine, Body Glove, and Stance. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Marquee Brands acquires Laura Ashley". Fashion Dive. January 3, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Neuberger Berman Private Equity Announces Establishment of Marquee Brands LLC to Enter Brand Acquisition and Licensing Industry". Neuberger Berman. September 10, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Marquee Brands Announces Acquisition of Totes Isotoner Corporation in Partnership with Randa Apparel & Accessories" (PDF) (Press release). Marquee Brands. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Marquee Brands buys Italy's Bruno Magli". Just Style. January 13, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Marquee Brands acquires Ben Sherman". FashionNetwork.com. July 15, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ "BCBG assets acquired by brand management firm Marquee". Retail Dive. June 21, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Marquee partners with G-III, JS Group on BCBG". Fashion Dive. July 15, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Marquee Brands Acquires Dakine". License Global. December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Sur La Table sells for nearly $90 million to One Kings Lane buyer". Business of Home. August 11, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Marquee Brands acquires California-based sock innovator Stance". FashionUnited. November 19, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.


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