Steve Madden Acquires Almost Famous

Steve Madden Acquires Kurt Geiger from Cinven

February 13, 2025

Retail

Steve Madden (Steven Madden, Ltd.) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger from private equity firm Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289 million in cash. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, expands Steve Madden's international footprint and accessories and direct-to-consumer capabilities while building on Kurt Geiger's omni-channel growth and strengthened e-commerce position.

Steve Madden Acquires GREATS

August 12, 2019

Consumer Products

Steve Madden completed the acquisition of privately held Greats Brand, Inc. (GREATS), a Brooklyn-based digitally native footwear brand known for premium Italian-made sneakers. Steve Madden said the deal will combine GREATS’ brand and DTC capabilities with Steve Madden’s infrastructure and global reach to accelerate growth.

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.

The Estée Lauder Companies Acquires the TOM FORD Brand

November 15, 2022

Consumer Products

The Estée Lauder Companies has acquired the TOM FORD brand and all related intellectual property in a transaction valuing the enterprise at $2.8 billion. ELC paid approximately $2.25 billion at closing (offset by $250 million from Marcolin) and will license TOM FORD fashion to Ermenegildo Zegna Group and eyewear to Marcolin under long-term agreements.

Madden Media Acquires Karsh Hagan

December 16, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

TobinLeff served as exclusive M&A advisor to Denver-based Karsh Hagan on its merger with Tucson-based Madden Media. The transaction combines Karsh Hagan’s creative and brand capabilities with Madden Media’s integrated media, PR and data-driven tourism expertise to expand the combined agency’s footprint and service offerings.

2.0 Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in Feat Clothing, Inc.

May 29, 2024

Consumer Products

Salt Lake City-based private equity firm 2.0 Ventures has acquired a majority stake in DTC athleisure brand Feat Clothing, Inc.; financial terms were not disclosed. Feat co-founder and CEO Taylor Offer will step down from day-to-day duties and join the company's board while the brand's seven-person team, product assortment and distribution channels remain in place.