Marquee Brands
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| Company type | Holding company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brand management, Fashion, Home cooking |
| Founded | 2014 |
Key people | Heath Golden (CEO, as of June 2024)[1] |
| Owner | Neuberger Berman |
Marquee Brands is an American brand management company that acquires and licenses consumer brands across categories such as home and culinary, fashion and lifestyle, expressive luxury, and active/outdoor. The company was established in 2014 by Neuberger Berman Private Equity and is backed by Neuberger Berman.[2]
It has offices in New York City and in Redondo Beach, California. As of June 2024, its chief executive officer was Heath Golden.[3]
Marquee Brands was formed in 2014 as a platform for acquiring and licensing brands.[2] In 2015, it acquired the heritage footwear brand Bruno Magli and the apparel brand Ben Sherman.[4][5] In 2017, Marquee acquired the intellectual property for the BCBG portfolio of brands after BCBG Max Azria Group's bankruptcy process.[6][7]
In 2018, the company acquired the Dakine intellectual property and arranged a long-term operating partnership for the brand following Dakine's bankruptcy-related sale process.[8]
In 2020, Marquee participated in the acquisition of retailer Sur La Table through a joint venture with CSC Generation during Sur La Table's bankruptcy sale.[9]
In January 2025, the company acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers; the deal was described as opening Marquee's first European headquarters in London.[1] In November 2025, Marquee announced the acquisition of Stance and a licensing partnership with United Legwear & Apparel Co.[10]
