Japanese conglomerate Marubeni has acquired UK-based Jacobson Group, the owner of footwear and sportswear brand Gola, through its Marubeni Consumer Platform US (MCPU) unit. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Jacobson Group will be integrated into MCPU’s lifestyle platform. Its portfolio includes Gola, Lotus, Ravel and Frank Wright, along with licensed brands Dunlop and Lonsdale. MCPU President Shana Randhava said the deal supports the group’s platform strategy and reflects growing market demand for Gola.

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