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Mark Sweney

Laura Ashley bought by US owner of Ben Sherman

Laura Ashley Laura Ben Sherman Marquee Brands United States Gordon Brothers United Kingdom

A model in a Laura Ashley dress in 1993. Laura Ashley no longer has stores of its own. Photograph: Stephen Barker/Rex/Shutterstock

Laura Ashley has been acquired by New York-based Marquee Brands, the owner of 17 businesses including Ben Sherman and Martha Stewart.

The clothing and home furnishings brand, best known for its floaty floral frocks, has been sold by Gordon Brothers.

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