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LVMH Métiers d’Art Takes Majority Stake in Italian Tannery
Based in Tuscany, Nuti Ivo Group is a supplier to European luxury houses, exporting 85 percent of its…
Permira Acquiring Majority Stake in Gruppo Florence
Attila Kiss will continue to lead Gruppo Florence as chief executive officer and Francesco Trapani will…
Chanel Partners With Brunello Cucinelli in Cariaggi M&A
This is the first such deal for Chanel and Cucinelli and, as per the agreement, the companies will each have…
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Staff International Buys Majority Stake of Jil Sander Leather Goods Supplier
The objective of the agreement is to guarantee a solid growth to the Florentine company, Frassineti.
Walmart in Deal to Sell Eloquii to Plus-size Player
The move is the latest divestiture from Walmart, which has been selling off direct-to-consumer businesses.
New Luxury Pole Buys Vionnet
ChimHaeres Investment Holding has ambitions to become a new luxury fashion and lifestyle pole, controlling…
MinervaHub Sells Majority Stake to San Quirico
Matteo Marzotto remains an investor and maintains his role as president.
Italy’s Cassina Acquires High-end Furnishings Brand Zanotta
Upscale furniture designer Cassina, controlled by Haworth Lifestyle Design group, signed an agreement to buy…
Fanatics Expands International Footprint With Acquisition of Italian Sports Retailer EPI
The Milan-based firm operates e-commerce and physical stores for several Italian soccer clubs as well as the…
Chinese Company Buys Cerruti 1881 and Kent & Curwen
Chinese fashion giant Biem.L.Fdlkk Garment bought the global trademark rights of Cerruti 1881 and Kent…
Gismondi 1754 Acquires the Vendorafa Lombardi Brand From LVMH
The Genoa-based jewelry company took control of the brand and some assets for 608,000 euros.
Authentic Brands Group Inks Deal to Buy Boardriders
The deal would bring Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA and other brands into the firm's portfolio.
U.K. Watchdog Gives Green Light to YNAP, Farfetch Deal
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has approved the deal between Yoox Net-a-porter Group and…
Burberry to Acquire Technical Outerwear Factory From Italian Partner
Burberry CEO Jonathan Akeroyd described the move as "an important next step in bringing our outerwear…