In announcing its formation, Golden is identified as aco-investor in the acquisition of an 85% share of Domain Home, the27-unit home fashion retailer, also based here, from UK-based AgaFoodservice Group plc. Aga acquired Domain Home in 2002 with plansto incorporate its high-end kitchen appliances in Domain Homeunits.

In a partnership with Colts Neck, NJ-based Synergy EnterprisesLLC, Golden acquired it back from Aga on June 20. According topublished reports, Aga paid $25 million for Domain, and the Goldenpartnership bought it back for $18 million. Under the agreement,Aga products will continue to be sold in Domain units and used fordemonstrations in a dozen select Domain stores.

James Schaye, a founding member of Hudson Capital, is themanaging partner of Golden Acquisition. He began his retail careerwith Raymond Department Stores, his family's business. Beforefounding Hudson Capital Partners LLC in 2004, he also held severalposts with Federated Department stores, Gordon Brothers andSchottenstein Corp. Among Hudson Capital's most recent dispositionsis Tower Records.