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Arnault Family’s Offer for Christian Dior to Begin June 8
The offer for outstanding shares will end on June 28, French stock market regulator AMF said.
Experienced Capital Partners Buys 43% Stake in French Label Sessùn
The investment firm, which targets retail-focused brands in the affordable-luxury segment, wants to develop…
Asia’s Fortune Fountain Capital Buys French Crystal Maker Baccarat
The financial holding group plans to invest up to $56 million over the next five years in the company's…
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Coin Department Stores Up for Sale
Owner BC Partners has given a mandate to Rothschild to explore a sale of department store chain Gruppo Coin…
Abercrombie Could Post a Q1 EPS Loss Greater Than Expected
The consensus estimate pegs Q1's net loss at 70 cents a share, on sales of $651 million.
Launchmetrics Acquires Visual Box, Launches Platform
The company has launched a public relations and influencer monitoring tool dubbed Discover.
Arnault Files $12.6 Billion Offer for Christian Dior
The offer's terms are in line with the French billionaire's plan announced on April 25.
Study Predicts More Megadeals; Rebound in Valuations Ahead
With organic growth slowing, companies will rely on acquisitions to grow their businesses.
Douglas Snaps Up Italy’s Limoni and La Gardenia
The acquisition, subject to approval from competition authorities, will see the German perfumery operator…
Ares to Acquire DevaCurl, Focus on International Growth
The company has been backed by Tengram Capital Partners since 2013.
Madison Avenue Adapts Amid Vacancies and Consumer Spending Shifts
The local BID encourages merchants to collaborate on traffic-generating special events.
L’Occitane Takes 40% Stake in LimeLight’s U.S. Business
The company is looking to ramp up its own push in the color-cosmetics category.
Analysts Not Keen on Possible Strategic Takeover at Abercrombie
Analysts say strategic buyers tend to have difficulty merging specialty retailers.