Gordon Brothers Acquires Substantially All Assets of Catch Co.

Catch Co. Acquires Recur Outdoors

September 3, 2021

E-Commerce

Catch Co., the subscription- and ecommerce-focused fishing brand operator behind Mystery Tackle Box and Karl's Bait & Tackle, has acquired Boston-based Recur Outdoors (including its Postfly brand). The terms were not disclosed; Catch Co. said the deal expands its fly-fishing offerings and complements its recently scaled retail distribution following a $38 million Series B.

Gordon Brothers Invests in Rachel Zoe

December 16, 2025

Consumer Products

Gordon Brothers has made a majority investment in the intellectual property and related consumer business of the Rachel Zoe brand. Rachel Zoe remains a significant shareholder and will continue as Founder and Chief Creative Officer while Gordon Brothers will expand licensing, product categories, experiences and distribution to drive growth.

Cooke Inc. Acquires Slade Gorton

March 15, 2023

Food & Beverage

Cooke Inc. has acquired Slade Gorton, one of the largest U.S. distributors, importers, and manufacturers of fresh and frozen seafood. Slade Gorton will remain led by family members Kim Gorton (CEO) and Mike Gorton Jr. (EVP), and will be integrated into Cooke's vertically integrated seafood network to strengthen Cooke's U.S. distribution and product offering.

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.

The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Foley Fish

April 26, 2021

Food & Beverage

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. acquired substantially all of the assets of M.F. Foley Company Inc. (Foley Fish), a New Bedford, Massachusetts-based seafood purveyor. The acquisition accelerates The Chefs' Warehouse's center-of-the-plate and seafood category expansion in the Northeast and brings Foley Fish's long-standing relationships and product quality into The Chefs' Warehouse platform.

Fortune International Acquires Boston Sword & Tuna

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Bensenville, Illinois-based Fortune International has completed its acquisition of Boston Sword & Tuna, a Boston-based seafood distributor and processor. Boston Sword & Tuna will continue to operate under its existing leadership and brand, expanding Fortune's presence in the Northeast and enhancing its processing and distribution capabilities.