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Caleres to Acquire Tapestry’s Stuart Weitzman Brand for $105 Million
The deal reflects a new narrative for Tapestry, which will now focus on its Coach and Kate Spade brands after…
Bluestar Alliance Acquires Palm Angels
Founder and creative director Francesco Ragazzi will exit the brand.
Is Guess Inc. Revving Up Its Acquisition Engine?
Andrew Rosen, who already brought Rag & Bone to the retailer, has been considering whether to try to do the…
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Mellon cofounded the brand, but stepped away in 2011.
Golden Goose Welcomes New Investor Blue Pool Capital
The Hong Kong-based family office set up by Joe Tsai, cofounder and chairman of the Alibaba Group, has…
Stella McCartney Buys Back Minority Stake From LVMH
McCartney will continue to advise Bernard Arnault and senior LVMH management on sustainability issues.
Mytheresa to Be Renamed LuxExperience Ahead of Yoox Net-a-porter Acquisition
Mytheresa is making a fresh start, with a new name for its holding company — and stock exchange ticker — as…
Marco Bizzarri Said Among Those Eyeing Versace in Competitive Sale Process
The former Gucci president and CEO is said to be busy raising funds to invest in the Milan-based fashion…
SKKY Partners Invests in London Skin Care Brand 111Skin
The private equity firm founded by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons has taken a minority stake, while the terms…
P180 Buys Control of Vince Holdings, Putting Brendan Hoffman Back in the CEO Seat
Hoffman is using his new-found rental savvy to apply a different approach to inventory at the brand.
How Gordon Brothers Built Laura Ashley Into a $750 Million Business
The company, known for its liquidation expertise, has put itself into the growing brand management ecosystem.
Analysts Skeptical of Latest Prada, Versace M&A Speculation
The likelihood and potential success of Prada Group acquiring Versace was waved away, citing concerns over…
Chinese Conglomerate Youngor Group Has Acquired Bonpoint
Over 17 years of ownership, private investment firm EPI expanded the luxury children's brand's international…
Consortium Brand Partners Acquires Jonathan Adler Business
The investment firm partnered with American Exchange Group, which will operate the company's 10 stores and…
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Sells 15% Stake in Paris’ Forum des Halles Shopping Center
The center is France's busiest mall.