The Jones Group, the parent of Nine West, has acquired Kurt Geiger, Europe’s largest luxury shoe retailer from Graphite Capital, a United Kingdom mid-market private equity firm, for approximately $350 million in cash, inclusive of debt acquired.
The acquisition further extends Jones reach into the designer footwear business through Kurt Geiger’s portfolio of high-end brands and presence in leading department stores, such as Harrods and Selfridges.
Kurt Geiger distributes owned brands, including Kurt Geiger, Carvela and KG, and licensed brands, including Nine West, French Connection and Lipsy, in 49 company-operated retail locations and department stores.
In addition, Kurt Geiger operates 156 multi-branded shoe concessions in 14 major department store groups including Harrods, Selfridges, House of Fraser and La Rinascente.
