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China Tourism Group Duty Free Buys DFS’ Greater China Retail Business
CTG Duty-Free and LVMH also entered into a memorandum of understanding where both parties aim to set up a…
Investment Banker David Shiffman Steps Up at Solomon Partners
The retail banking veteran was named head of investment banking at the group, but is keeping a hand in the…
Kevin Hart Partnering With Authentic Brands Group to Co-own, Grow His Brand
The popular comedian has a global media company and founded a tequila brand, dog food company and nutritional…
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VSP Vision Finalizes Deal to Acquire Marcolin
Founded in northern Italy in 1961, Marcolin today distributes its eyewear collections in more than 125…
Etro Has New Investors, Founding Family Exits
Confirming a WWD report, L Catterton remains the majority shareholder, while Rams Global, Mathias Facchini…
Kering to Acquire Italian Jewelry Manufacturer
It will start with a 20 percent stake in Raselli Franco Group, a longtime strategic partner. Full ownership…
EXCLUSIVE: MadaLuxe Takes Major Stake in Ippolita Jewelry Brand
Founder Ippolita Rostagno will continue in her role as chief creative officer, overseeing all aspects of…
Rachel Zoe Brand Gets Snapped Up by Gordon Brothers
The stylist retains a significant investment in the business and is staying on as chief creative officer.
Sources Say a Pool of Investors to Join L Catterton in Etro, Namesake Family to Exit Company
A banking source said the deal will be signed and made official on Thursday and will see Rams Global, Mathias…
Consortium Brand Partners Acquiring California Pizza Kitchen
The owner of Draper James, Outdoor Voices and Jonathan Adler is partnering with Convive Brands to run the 120…
EssilorLuxottica Makes New Acquisition in Med-tech With Signifeye Takeover
The move confirms EssilorLuxottica's big ambitions for its burgeoning med-tech division.
Destination XL to Merge With FullBeauty, Creating a $1.2B Extended Sizes Business
FullBeauty CEO Jim Fogarty will run the combined company while DXL chief Harvey Kanter will exit the business.
Style Capital Exits LuisaViaRoma, CEO Commits to Futureproof Business Model
As Style Capital exits the e-tailer, current CEO Tommaso Maria Andorlini has taken over the Italian private…