The strategic acquisition, which was announced today (2 January), retains Laura Ashley’s UK-based team and expands Marquee Brands’ global footprint with the opening of its first European headquarters ...

Laura Ashley has been bought by US firm Marquee Brands (Yui Mok/PA) Laura Ashley has been snapped up by Marquee Brands, the US owner of Ben Sherman. The US group, which runs 17 brands, said it has ...

Laura Ashley has been snapped up by Marquee Brands, the US owner of Ben Sherman. The US group, which runs 17 brands, said it has bought the fashion and furnishings business from investment firm Gordon ...

From those humble beginnings, Laura Ashley and her husband Bernard went on to grow a global brand. They designed and produced fashion, fabrics and homeware from their headquarters in a small mid ...