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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…
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Unified Commerce Buys Greats From Steve Madden
Steve Madden will also become an investor in the direct-to-consumer platform as part of the deal.
Deckers Sells Sanuk to Canadian Active Company Lolë Brands
Terms of the deal, which closed on Thursday, were not disclosed.
Heavily Indebted Retailer Coin Opening Up to New Investors
The Italian retailer is said to have hired consultancy Kpgm to explore M&A options.
Authentic Lines Up New Licensees for Ted Baker
United Legwear, Peerless and BCI Brands will revive the collection and relaunch the North American websites.
Sanlorenzo Yachts Agrees to Buy Leonardo Ferragamo’s Swan
The Italian maker of made-to-measure yachts has agreed to take ownership of Sawa's Nautor Swan Group, a…
LVMH Doubles Down on Selective Retail, Adds Value Retail to Portfolio Via L Catterton Vehicle
L Catterton believes Value Retail is well positioned for growth and continued success, whereas seller…
How the FTC Could Complicate the Saks-Neiman’s Merger
The presence of Amazon and Salesforce could complicate approvals for HBC's move to merge Saks and Neiman…
Auréa Group Steps Forward to Buy The Body Shop
A consortium led by Auréa Group is in exclusive talks to buy what remains of The Body Shop International with…
Unpacking EssilorLuxottica’s Surprise $1.5 Billion Deal for Supreme
The eyewear giant is adding to its portfolio while the seller, VF Corp., trims back to pay down debt and…
Iris Ventures Leads $10 Million Funding Round Into Luxury Travel Expert Essentialist
Essentialist uses a combination of AI and personalized service to design and organize luxury trips for…