Authentic Brands Group and ALDO Group Acquire Sperry from Wolverine World Wide

Authentic Brands Group & SPARC Group Acquire Eddie Bauer

May 7, 2021

Retail

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group have agreed to purchase Eddie Bauer from PSEB Group, an operating company owned by Golden Gate Capital. ABG will own Eddie Bauer's intellectual property while the brand's core operating business will be integrated into SPARC's portfolio; Eddie Bauer will remain headquartered in the Seattle area under current President Damien Huang. The deal (expected to close by June 1, 2021) is intended to expand the brand's global reach and accelerate omnichannel and e‑commerce growth; no financial terms were disclosed.

American Exchange Group Acquires Luxury Footwear Brand Aerosoles

January 19, 2022

Consumer Products

American Exchange Group has finalized an agreement to acquire the assets of luxury comfort footwear brand Aerosoles. The buyer plans to operate Aerosoles as a separate division, expand its distribution channels, introduce the brand into new categories, and leverage existing retail relationships (Nordstrom, Macy's, DSW, Zappos, Belk and aerosoles.com) to drive growth.

Authentic Brands Group Takes GUESS? Private

January 23, 2026

Retail

Authentic Brands Group has completed a transaction to take GUESS? private, acquiring 51% of substantially all GUESS? intellectual property while existing GUESS? shareholders (the Marciano family and others) retain 49% of the IP. Current GUESS? management will own and operate the operating company and continue to run the business, with the deal intended to accelerate brand growth, category and geographic expansion through Authentic's platform.

Vida Shoes International Acquires Aquatalia

September 26, 2024

Consumer Products

Vida Shoes International, Inc. acquired luxury footwear brand Aquatalia from ADJHA Aquatalia LLC, with the transaction consummated on September 26, 2024. Vida said the acquisition expands its portfolio in the luxury footwear segment and will leverage Aquatalia's Italian craftsmanship and weatherproof technology to grow its women's luxury offerings and retail relationships.

Sea Glass Acquires Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates

January 7, 2026

Real Estate

Sea Glass, a boutique lifestyle real estate franchisor headquartered in Irvine, California, has acquired Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates, a commercial real estate franchisor. The deal brings the two complementary franchising platforms together under shared leadership to expand capabilities and resources across residential lifestyle and commercial real estate while preserving each brand's independence.

Authentic Brands Group Acquires Champion; Ames Watson to Operate Collegiate and Teamwear Business

September 30, 2024

Consumer Products

Authentic Brands Group has completed the acquisition of the Champion brand and certain operating assets from HanesBrands. As part of the deal, Authentic granted a license for Champion's U.S. collegiate apparel and teamwear business to GearCo, which will be managed by Ames Watson (with Fanatics as an investor), to drive growth in the collegiate and teamwear markets.