There could be a new lease of life for the floaty lady yet: following the acquisition of U.K. fashion and homewares brand Laura Ashley by New York-based Marquee Brands.

Iconic British brand Laura Ashley has been sold to a new US owner after first falling into administration at the beginning of the pandemic. The firm has been a staple on UK high streets since its ...

LAURA ASHLEY looks set for another rebirth after being snapped up by Marquee Brands, the owner of Ben Sherman. The US group, which already runs 17 different brands, bought the British firm from ...

NEW YORK, January 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marquee Brands, the global brand accelerator and owner of 17 world-renowned brands announces the strategic acquisition of Laura Ashley ®, the legacy ...

Laura Ashley, which was founded in 1953, will retain its UK-based team as part of the deal. The deal comes almost five years after Laura Ashley tumbled into administration at the onset of the ...