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Arnault Again Raises Lagardère Stake Ahead of Court Decision
The move came just before a Paris court threw out a request by rival shareholders for Lagardère SCA to hold…
New Luxury Production Pole Established in Italy
Called Florence SpA, it has acquired three leading apparel producers, and is chaired by former Bulgari and…
Chanel Buys Majority Stakes in Italian Shoemaker Ballin, Tannery Gaiera
Chanel continues to bolster its supply chain by acquiring companies too small to weather the fallout of the…
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Fresh From an IPO, the Hut Group Buys Skin-care Brand Perricone MD
THG, which joined the London Stock Exchange earlier this month, has purchased the Perricone MD brand for $60…
French Foreign Minister Justifies His Role in LVMH-Tiffany Spat
Speaking before parliament, Jean-Yves Le Drian clarified that he had sent the letter in response to a…
LVMH’s Tiffany Project to Wind Through European Antitrust Procedures
The potential merger entered the first phase of a European Commission investigation, with a provisional…
EXCLUSIVE: Bluebell Group Takes Minority Stake in Translatio
The Hong Kong firm ups its exposure to Mainland China via the well-regarded Translatio, which distributes…
LVMH Submits Tiffany Deal for European Antitrust Review
LVMH said it expects to receive all requisite antitrust clearances "well before" the Nov. 24 deadline to…
LVMH Fires Back at Tiffany Over Timing of Court Battle
The French luxury group accuses Tiffany of "meritless allegations and aggressive misdirection campaign…
Made in Italy Fund Acquires Majority Stake in Accessories Brand Rosantica
Made in Italy Fund will boost the international business of Rosantica with a focus on the U.S.
Antonioli Acquires Ann Demeulemeester
This confirms a WWD report on July 5 that the Italian retailer was eyeing the Belgian fashion brand.
French Finance Minister Defends Involvement in LVMH’s Tiffany Deal
France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire stressed plans to implement a digital tax on American technology…
LVMH to Sue Tiffany for ‘Mismanagement,’ Dishonesty
The French group is in a dispute with the American jeweler over its planned $16.2-billion acquisition.
LVMH Says It Won’t Move Ahead With Tiffany Acquisition
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs asked LVMH to defer the transaction beyond Jan. 6, 2021, past the…