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Tomorrow Offloads A-Cold-Wall to Frasers-backed Distribution Agency, Four Marketing
Samuel Ross, founder of A-Cold-Wall, is no longer involved with the small, independent brand, and in…
Tapestry and Capri Terminate $8.5B Merger Agreement
Now Capri is pressing forward with a revamp that will include store closures and a marketing push for its…
These Fashion Companies Have Private Equity Backing — and Might Be Due for Deals
Private equity investors are holding on to fashion companies that sooner or later are going to come back to…
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Permira Inks Agreement to Buy Stake in K-Way
The fund will buy a 40 percent stake in the French premium outerwear brand in a deal that values the company…
Frasers Abandons Mulberry Bid, Begins Pursuit of Boohoo Group
Within hours of walking away from Mulberry, Frasers has shifted its attention to Boohoo Group, where it wants…
Arnault Family’s Agache Holding Confirms Talks for Paris Soccer Club Acquisition
The holding is expected to acquire a 55 percent stake in the Paris FC soccer club that would then grow to 85…
Bosideng-backed Moose Knuckles to Make China Runway Debut in Shanghai
The event will be hosted at an Olympic-sized ice rink in Shanghai on Oct. 24.
Mulberry Owner Challice Rejects Fresh Bid, Tells Frasers to Walk Away
Challice Ltd. has rejected a new bid proposal by Frasers Group, saying it remains "very supportive" of…
Arnault Family Poised to Buy Majority Stake in Paris Soccer Club
The acquisition would set the stage for a face-off between two soccer clubs owned by rival French luxury…
Y/Project Is for Sale
The company was placed into receivership on Sept. 26 and is seeking a buyer, according to legal filings.
Supreme’s Future Now Rests With EssilorLuxottica After $1.5 Billion Deal With VF Closes
The deal helps put VF back on its financial feet and gives EssilorLuxottica a new touchpoint with younger…
LVMH Sells Off-White to Bluestar Alliance
Bluestar Alliance owns, manages and markets a portfolio of consumer brands ranging from Hurley, Scotch & Soda…
French Creative Consulting Firm Mazarine Acquires Art Production Agency Arter
Mazarine, which owns event production specialist La Mode en Images, is expanding its scope by absorbing…
Tapestry Set to Sell Off Stuart Weitzman: Sources
Murmurs of a sale come just as Tapestry prepares to go to court and defend its $8.5 billion acquisition of…
Chanel Buys Stake in High-end Watchmaker MB&F
Maximilian Büsser founded the maison in 2005 on the premise of offering kinetic sculptures for the wrist that…