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Gordon Brothers Acquires SOLIC Capital Advisors

June 26, 2025

Financial Services

Gordon Brothers has acquired SOLIC Capital Advisors, a boutique financial advisory and investment banking firm that specializes in restructuring and distressed-asset support. The deal expands Gordon Brothers' asset services and advisory capabilities and broadens its client coverage—notably enhancing expertise in the healthcare sector.

Berger Financial Group Acquires Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc.

February 14, 2024

Wealth Management

Minneapolis-based Berger Financial Group has acquired Springfield, Illinois–based Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc., adding the firm's investment management and strategic wealth planning capabilities to Berger's platform and bringing Berger's total client assets under management to $2 billion. The acquired team joined Berger under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); the deal is described as Berger's largest acquisition to date.

Marquee Brands Acquires Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers

January 4, 2025

Consumer Products

Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers and will retain the brand's UK-based team while opening its first European headquarters in London. The deal expands Marquee Brands' portfolio of lifestyle and fashion brands, increases its global retail value to over $4 billion, and positions Laura Ashley for broader international distribution through Marquee's licensing and retail networks.

Gordon Brothers Acquires Substantially All Assets of Catch Co.

March 22, 2024

E-Commerce

Gordon Brothers has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Catch Co., the owner of Mystery Tackle Box and a portfolio of fishing brands. The asset purchase preserves the business operations and jobs while positioning the brands for future growth under Gordon Brothers' ownership.

Burch Creative Capital Takes Majority Stake in Rowing Blazers

February 27, 2024

Consumer Products

Burch Creative Capital has acquired a majority stake in cult menswear brand Rowing Blazers, with Tom Vellios (co-founder of Five Below) and Jason Epstein (partner at Stonecourt Capital) co-investing alongside BCC. Founder Jack Carlson will remain as Creative Director and co-founder David Rosenzweig will remain as Director of Strategy; the new capital and expertise will be used to hire key roles, expand the women's line, broaden distribution, and grow the retail footprint including a planned Manhattan flagship.

Marubeni Growth Capital US Acquires RG Barry Brands

June 4, 2024

Consumer Products

Marubeni Growth Capital US (MGCU), the U.S. growth equity platform of Marubeni Corporation, completed its inaugural investment by acquiring RG Barry Brands (RGB) on June 4, 2024, with Blackstone exiting and Mill Road Capital retaining a minority stake. MGCU will use RGB as the cornerstone of a next-generation multi-brand consumer platform to drive organic and inorganic growth across RGB’s Dearfoams, Baggallini, Columbus Product Group and Planet A brands.