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Aritzia Buys Rights to U.S. Fashion Retailer Fred Segal, Leases Iconic Melrose Site

On Feb. 19, 2026, Aritzia Inc. purchased the Fred Segal brand including its intellectual property and trademarks, and leased Fred Segal's original 8100 Melrose Avenue flagship.
Long known as an L.A. cultural touchstone, Fred Segal, founded in 1961, changed hands several times and recently closed its Sunset and Malibu locations.
Restoring the storm-damaged ivy-covered facade, Aritzia plans to redevelop the 8100 Melrose site into an immersive experiential destination, the company said.
Aritzia views the deal as part of U.S. expansion and prior acquisitions show Aritzia's M&A experience, including buying a 75 percent stake in CYC Design Corporation.
Jennifer Wong, chief executive officer of Aritzia, said the company is honored to steward and evolve Fred Segal for a new generation while bringing Aritzia's `everyday luxury` ethos to the cultural retail brand.

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Aritzia snaps up Fred Segal

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Aritzia buys Fred Segal brand, plans revival of iconic Melrose flagship store

Vancouver-based fashion giant Aritzia has purchased the Fred Segal brand and intends to revitalize the Melrose Avenue store in Los Angeles.

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Aritzia buys rights to U.S. fashion retailer Fred Segal, leases iconic Melrose site

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EXCLUSIVE: Aritzia Acquires Fred Segal Brand

Initial plans call for reviving the original Fred Segal location on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles into an "experiential destination."

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"Our focus now is on revitalizing the Fred Segal brand across product and retail, with the goal of reestablishing it as a true destination."

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Aritzia Acquires Fred Segal Brand and Melrose Lease

Aritzia acquires Fred Segal and secures 8100 Melrose, aiming to revive the LA icon as part of its U.S. expansion strategy. The post Aritzia Acquires Fred Segal Brand and Melrose Lease appeared first on Retail Insider.

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