Operating Company Consumer

Marquee Brands

New York, New York, United States

Marquee Brands owns and manages a portfolio of established global consumer brands across categories such as luxury, lifestyle, and sports/active apparel. The company focuses on driving growth through brand extensions, marketing and direct consumer engagement, expanded retail distribution, and international expansion.

Focus Areas
Apparel & Accessories, Footwear & Socks, Activewear

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2025-2026.

Recent pace

3

3 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout

Marquee Brands Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for Marquee Brands. 1 2025 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Marquee Brands LLC, JM&A Design & Development Inc.
    Target
    Roots Corporation
    Industry
    Retail
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Marquee Brands and JM&A Design and Development agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Roots Corporation for C$4.10 per share in cash, taking the Canadian lifestyle retailer private. JM&A will lead Roots’ Canadian and U.S. operations, while Marquee focuses on global brand expansion and new categories; the deal remains subject to shareholder, court, regulatory, and other closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    Marquee Brands, DAMAC Group
    Target
    Roberto Cavalli
    Industry
    Retail
    Location
    Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    Marquee Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli through a strategic partnership with DAMAC Group. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, with DAMAC Group remaining a significant shareholder after completion.

  • November 19, 2025
    Buyer
    Marquee Brands
    Target
    Stance
    Type
    Buyout

    Marquee Brands has acquired Stance, the San Clemente-based lifestyle and performance sock brand. The deal brings Stance into Marquee's global portfolio (backed by Neuberger Berman) and pairs the brand with United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) as its global licensee for most territories to drive product, retail and e-commerce expansion.

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