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TPG Capital Formalizes Takeover Bid for Billabong
The private equity firm is valuing the surf wear company at about $820 million.
L Capital Buys Stake in Chinese Fashion Co.
The LVMH-backed fund and investors have taken a minority stake in Trendy International for $200 million.
Tengram to Invest up to $14.5M in People’s Liberation
Marketer of Justin Timberlake's William Rast brand will switch to licensing.
JR Apparel World Acquires Members Only Brand
The firm's ceo, Jaggi Singh, is also the owner of NML International, which holds the ABS by Allen Schwartz…
FAM Brands Acquires Teháma Inc.
Brand was created in 1997 by Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood and designer Nancy Haley as a lifestyle label of…
PPR Finalizes Brioni Purchase
Retail-to-luxury group said Wednesday it had completed its acquisition of 100 percent of the Italian tailor.
Fossil to Buy Skagen Designs for $236.8M
Concentrating on modern Danish design, Skagen’s products run the gamut from watches and jewelry to sunglasses…
Macy’s, Shopko and Dollar General to Open Stores
While specialty chains last quarter spoke of store closures, two retail channels — department stores and…
Carrefour in Talks With French Operator
French retailer confirms it is negotiating a potential tie-up with Guyenne & Gascogne.
Penney’s-Martha Deal Seen as Tired Formula
The agreement will replace a deal Stewart has with Macy’s Inc., which expires in January 2013.
Italian Firms Buy Dow’s XLA Business
Aquafil and Carvico have entered into a new joint venture, 50-50 owned by each company, called XLAnce Fibre…
PPR Division Redcats to Sell French Brand
Mail-order division Redcats plans to sell casual chic brand Somewhere.
Première Vision Completes ModAmont Acquisition
A purchase option for the transaction had been granted in early October, but had to pass through various…
Lejaby Finds Possible Investor
Financial holding group Abcia is making a play to bail out Lejaby.
Private Equity Group Buys J. McLaughlin
The deal, completed Monday, values the classic, preppy brand at $80 million, according to sources.