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21 Investimenti Acquires Gianni Chiarini Accessories Group
The Florence-based company designs, produces and distributes the Gianni Chiarini and GUM brands' handbags and…
L’Oréal Finalizes Purchase of the CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi Brands
The French beauty giant paid $1.3 billion in cash for the three U.S. skin-care brands.
Gordon Brothers to Position Wet Seal at Department Store and Mass Channels
The $3 million deal still requires bankruptcy court approval.
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The Sports Direct boss is looking to move upmarket.
Four Holdings Buys Ailing Agent Provocateur
Luxury lingerie brand was put into bankruptcy protection before the sale.
Eurazeo’s Fintrax Teams With Lotte Group to Boost Tax-Free Market
The partners have created a joint venture to invest in South Korean refund operator CubeRefund.
Charles S. Cohen Takes Majority Stake in Savile Row’s Richard James
Cohen, a real estate and film entrepreneur, has long been a Richard James client.
Nasty Gal to Remain in Los Angeles, According to New Owners Boohoo Group
Boohoo confirmed it had finalized the purchase of the bankrupt online retailer.
Flash Sale Site Showroomprivé to Acquire Beauteprivée
The deal should be finalized in the first trimester of this year.
Zalora Group Denies Sale of Its Indonesian Business
It just sold a 49% stake in its Philippines business last week but denied it was in similar talks with…
Billabong Sheds Tigerlily in $46 million Deal
The swimwear brand will go to Crescent Capital Partners, as Billabong continues to hone its brand portfolio
Jaclyn Inc. Shareholders Approve Planned Merger With Golden Touch
The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2017.
A Kraft Heinz Offer for Unilever Spurs Speculation
Financial sources expect that for Unilever to consider a deal, Kraft would have to raise its price.
Bain Capital Completes Acquisition of Online Jeweler Blue Nile
The private equity firm is joined in the $500 million purchase by Bow Street and Adama Partners.
Kate Spade Shares Spike as Wall Street Bets on a Deal
Speculation has centered on a deal by midsummer at $24 or $25 a share.