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Germany’s Karstadt and Galeria Kaufhof Department Stores Merge
The merger of Hudson Bay's Kaufhof with Karstadt, owned by René Benko's Vienna-based Signa Group, will help…
EXCLUSIVE: Charles James Brand Rights Up for Sale
French entrepreneur Arnaud de Lummen has developed a new visual identity for the dormant American label.
Paoloni Invests in Emerging Brand Brognano
The manufacturing company bought a 35 percent stake in the Italian apparel label.
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The group is planning to spend up to 50 million pounds to replicate Acheson & Acheson across Europe and the…
Gildo Zegna, Thom Browne Discuss Agreement, See Growth Potential
Ermenegildo Zegna's acquisition of an 85 percent stake in the American designer's brand is expected to lead…
Damiani Raises Stake in Venini to 89%
The jewelry firm already held a 60 percent stake in the glassmaker company.
TomboyX Raises $4.3M Series A Round
Pauline Brown joins TomboyX's board.
Decision on Randa’s Competing Bid for Perry Ellis Said to Be Near
A stumbling block for Randa has always been the perception that inbound apparel licensees would not approve a…
Luxury Retailer Baron & Leeds Under New Ownership
The Tourneau brand will have access to Baron & Leeds stores to expand its customer base.
Vida & Co. Secures $29M Investment From Cimpress
Vida is working on an exclusive collection of custom-made, wearable-art pieces for Lord & Taylor.
India’s ShopX Raises $35 Million From Fung Investments
The platform wants to help India's 12 million small and medium-sized businesses get online.
Perry Ellis’ Special Committee Has Key Decisions to Make
Randa is in talks with Perry Ellis over its nonbinding offer of $28.90 a share.
Eurazeo Exits Desigual, Sells Stake to Thomas Meyer
The investment firm bought its stake in the Spanish retailer four years ago with plans to expand the label…
Fondo Strategico Italiano Invests in Beauty Packaging Company Lumson
Following the acquisition, the fund will control a 35 percent share in the company.
Italian Porcelain Brand Richard Ginori Acquires Manufacturing Plant
The company was trying to take control of the industrial site since it was acquired by Gucci in 2013.