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Carrefour to Buy Brazil’s Grupo Big From Advent and Walmart
Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard called plans to buy Brazil's third-largest retailer a "transformation" move.
Carlyle to Buy British Premium Streetwear Retailer End
Under Carlyle, the company will explore growth opportunities, including the launch of women's wear as well as…
M&A Talk Swirls Around Kering, Richemont Following Blog Report
Shares in Compagnie Richemont closed up 3 percent Monday following a blog report that the group rebuffed an…
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Next Takes a 25% Stake in Reiss in Battle for British High Street
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Christian Louboutin Sells 24% Stake to Agnelli Family Holding
Exor is to invest 541 million euros, valuing the Christian Louboutin brand at 2.2 billion euros.
Renzo Rosso on Buying Jil Sander
The acquisition of Jil Sander points to the strength and ambition of the Italian fashion group, as founder…
OTB Acquires Jil Sander Brand
The Italian fashion group OTB is taking control of 100 percent of the Jil Sander brand.
Perfect Diary’s Yatsen to Buy Eve Lom From Manzanita Capital
Manzanita Capital will continue to hold a minority stake in the business. The acquisition is expected to be…
Birkenstock Deal Adds Heat to Comfy Shoe Sector
Private equity giant L Catterton and family holding Financière Agache took a majority stake in the…
LVMH Buys 50% of Jay-Z’s Champagne Brand
Under the terms of the partnership, the luxury conglomerate will take over distribution of the Armand de…
Paule Ka Changes Hands — Again
The French ready-to-wear label has been acquired by French entrepreneur Thierry Le Guénic.
Online Marketplace Notonthehighstreet Acquired by Great Hill Partners
With a recent change of ownership, struggling high-street retailers are also looking at the online…
Pierre Mallevays Joins Stanhope Capital Group
Founder of Savigny Partners, Mallevays is a prominent figure on Europe's luxury M&A scene.
Farfetch and Gucci’s China E-commerce Partner Baozun Buys Competitor
Baozun is one of the largest service partners that help an increasing number of luxury brands execute their…