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Ascena Buys Charming Shoppes for $890 Million
Companies call deal a compelling, strategic fit.
Ittierre Denies Interest in Aquascutum
Spokesman said company has no plans to buy the troubled brand.
Hermès Completes Purchase of Watch Dial Maker
The luxury brand has acquired the entire share capital of Swiss dial manufacturer Natéber SA.
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Jaeger Sold to Better Capital
The 128-year-old British clothing brand has changed hands.
Swatch Buys Watch Case Maker
The world’s biggest watchmaker has acquired a 100 percent stake in high-end Swiss-based watch case…
Gieves & Hawkes Changes Hands in $95.3M Deal
Trinity Limited, the Hong Kong-based retailer of luxury men’s wear brands and part of the Li & Fung Group, is…
Umberto Angeloni Ups Stake in Caruso to 80.1%
Luxury men’s wear clothing manufacturer expected to double sales within four years.
Amazon Acquires Robotics Firm Kiva for $775M
Technology firm combines material handling with control software to automate many of the services needed at…
M&A Activity in Special Situations Still Getting Done
Financing for distressed-situation acquisitions can be hard to obtain.
Louis Vuitton Acquires Léman Cadran
Move is a further bid to secure its supply chain.
Junior Gallery Outerwear Brand Sold
David Peyser Sportswear Inc., known for its Weatherproof brand, has acquired the women's outerwear brand.
Goody’s Gets Third Life Thanks to Stage Stores
Houston-based department store group succeeds with rebranding of liquidated chain.
Billabong Rejects TPG’s Richer Takeover Offer
TPG has upped its price but the Australian company is holding out for more.
Billabong Rejects TPG Offer
The Australia-based company said TPG's offer does not reflect its "fundamental value."