Steve Madden
This section covers Steve Madden’s brand activity and commercial strategy within the UK retail market. Reporting includes store launches, wholesale distribution developments, licensing agreements, and digital retail performance. Editorial analysis explores marketing campaigns, product positioning, and executive appointments relevant to footwear and fashion categories. The content is intended for retail buyers, merchandisers, brand managers, and professionals tracking the competitive dynamics of accessible fashion and lifestyle brands.
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Feb- 2025 -14 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-14/2/25
The fast fashion retailer In The Style is reportedly preparing to appoint administrators as its financial struggles deepen. Acquired by Baaj Capital for just over £1m in 2022, the company saw revenues plummet from £46m to £30.4m in the year ending March 2024, with UK sales dropping to £29m. Despite…
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14 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Steve Madden acquires Kurt Geiger for £289m
Steve Madden has agreed to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by international private equity firm Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289m in cash. In addition to Kurt Geiger London, the brand’s portfolio includes KG Kurt Geiger and Carvela. Kurt Geiger also operates footwear concessions within…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilClothing & Shoes
Kurt Geiger owner mulls £450m sale to US fashion giants
The private equity firm which owns Kurt Geiger is reportedly mulling over a sale of footwear and accessories retailer to some of America’s fashion giants for around £450m. According to The Telegraph, Cinven has reportedly held “fireside chats” with potential buyers including Steve Madden, Michael Kors and Coach. If a…
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