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Gordon Brothers acquires LK Bennett and sets shift to asset-light growth model 

The asset manager has acquired the British fashion brand’s intellectual property and will pivot to an asset-light, digital-led model focused on licensing. Announced on 28 January 2026, the move aims to rebuild the label’s global reach.

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