Marquee Brands Acquires Stance

Stance Healthcare Acquires Plural Studios

November 16, 2023

Manufacturing

Stance Healthcare, a Canadian manufacturer of healthcare furniture, has agreed to acquire Plural Studios, an Arizona-based maker of adaptive furniture for healthcare, corporate and hospitality settings. The deal, announced Nov. 16, 2023, will expand Stance's U.S. presence and broaden its design portfolio; Plural will continue to operate independently from Scottsdale with its existing leadership.

United Legwear & Apparel Co. Acquires TicTacToe Brand

January 22, 2021

Consumer Products

United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) has acquired the TicTacToe brand, a long-standing infant, toddler and children's legwear and apparel label. ULAC plans to offer TicTacToe as a wholly-owned brand to retailers and to develop a global licensing program across kids' categories.

Lolë Brands Acquires Sanuk from Deckers Brands

August 15, 2024

Consumer Products

Lolë Brands, a Montreal-based apparel company, has acquired outdoor lifestyle footwear brand Sanuk from Deckers Brands. Under the new ownership Sanuk will receive renewed investment, relocate operations with a new Los Angeles office, and be led by newly appointed VP, General Manager Katie Pruitt to prioritize direct-to-consumer and wholesale growth.

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.

Caleres Acquires Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry

February 19, 2025

Consumer Products

Caleres has agreed to acquire luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry, Inc. for approximately $105 million (announced) and closed for $120.2 million (including $11.5 million cash at closing), adding the brand to Caleres' Brand Portfolio. The acquisition, funded via Caleres' revolving credit facility, is intended to expand Caleres' luxury and direct-to-consumer capabilities and leverage its footwear operating expertise to return Stuart Weitzman to profitability.

Stratus Acquires MLE Brand Services

September 28, 2021

Industrial Services

Stratus, a brand implementation and facilities services company and portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, has acquired Chicago-area MLE Brand Services. The deal creates a combined $325+ million company with nearly 850 employees and expands Stratus’ capabilities across signage, brand rollout warehousing and logistics, refresh and remodel construction, repair and maintenance, and energy services; terms were not disclosed.