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Elisabetta Franchi to Go Public in 2020
The listing is expected in the first quarter next year, after a reverse takeover by Spactiv, backed by…
Alibaba Acquires Kaola From NetEase $2 Billion
The deal will allow the group to control over half of China's cross-border e-commerce market.
Investor Negotiating Purchase of Les Copains Brand
Super Srl, owned by the Zambelli family, is looking at buying the storied Italian fashion brand, known for…
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What to Watch: The Future of the Roberto Cavalli Brand
A Milan judge this fall will rule on the industrial plan and agreement with creditors presented by the…
What to Watch: The Italian M&A Scene
There's no sign M&A deals could be dying down in the second half of 2019 and rumors continue to swirl around…
Xtep International to Expand K-Swiss in China
The Chinese sportswear retailer purchased K-Swiss, Palladium and Supra for $260 million.
Vivarte Sheds Shoe Brand Cosmoparis
The French company has been acquired by Thierry Le Guénic and Stéphane Collaert.
EssilorLuxottica’s Expansion Trumps Governance Issues
The eyewear giant has acquired a majority stake in the optical retailer GrandVision, which counts 7,200…
OTB Ups Stake in Viktor & Rolf Brand
The Italian fashion group first invested in the brand, founded by Dutch designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf…
Global M&A Deals Grew in 2018; Investors Upbeat About 2018-21 Period
Beauty and, by geography, Europe led the number of transactions last year, according to the Deloitte Global…
Roberto Cavalli Sold to Damac of Dubai
The new owner is Vision Investment Co. LLC, controlled by the founder and chairman of Dubai-based developer…
Galeries Lafayette to Take Majority Stake in Mauboussin
The department store group is teaming up with the jeweler's chairman Alain Némarq for the purchase.
Chanel Buys Stake in Italian Tannery Samanta
Located in Tuscany's leather manufacturing area, the company specializes in printed leather.
Coty Talks to Buy Kylie Cosmetics Stake Continue: Sources
The two sides remain in discussion and Coty chairman Peter Harf is said to be leading the process for the…
Ermenegildo Zegna Group Buys Majority Stake in Italian Textile Firm
As per the agreement, the Italian men's wear group will own 65 percent of Dondi, a leading manufacturer of…