Global Icons, a brand licensing firm, acquires a majority stake in Fred Segal, a fashion retailer, from Evolution Media Partners, an investment firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. The company plans to both expand the chain and move it into licensing. The chain will open its ninth location in Malibu, CA. "Fred Segal is always changing and continues to be a destination and a pop culture retail icon that we will further invest in. I’m committed to preserving the history and integrity of the company while continuing to evolve the dynamic Fred Segal brand and experience,” Jeff Lotman, Global Icons CEO.