Gordon Brothers

Gordon Brothers Group is a retail focused investment firm that was founded in 1903 by Jacob Gordon. The firm has made headlines with its acquisition of Polaroid from bankruptcy in 2009 and its subsequent sale to Polish businessman Wiaczesław Smołokowski in 2017.^[1] Its headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Gordon Brothers

Company type	Private
Industry	Investments
Founded	1903; 122 years ago (1903)
Founder	J. B. Gordon
Headquarters	Prudential Tower Boston, Massachusetts
Area served	International
Key people	Norma Kuntz (CEO) Michael Frieze (chairman emeritus and former CEO) Ken Frieze (chairman and former CEO)
Products	Investments
Services	Valuations, dispositions, operations, and investments
Website	gordonbrothers.com

In December 2022, Gordon Brothers announced that Norma Kuntz would be appointed CEO of the company, effective February 13, 2023.^[2]

In May 2023, Gordon Brothers acquired H2 Brands Groups, a national consumer products company with annual sales in excess of $250 million and a portfolio of nationally recognized brands.^[3]

In June 2025, Gordon Brothers acquired struggling discount chain Poundland from Pepco Group for a nominal one pound sterling.^[4]

Notable liquidations

• Bed Bath & Beyond^[5]
• CompUSA^[6]
• G.I. Joe's^[7]
• KB Toys^[8]
• Linens 'n Things^[9]
• Music World
• The Sharper Image^[10][11][12]
• Anchor Blue Clothing Company (60 locations)^[13]
• Hollywood Video/Movie Gallery/GameCrazy^[14]
• Borders^[15]
• Syms^[16]

Notable restructurings

• Laura Ashley plc^[17][18]
• Polaroid brand, acquired in 2009 with Hilco and sold 2017^[19]
• Poundland^[20]
• Telefunken^[21]