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Kate Spade Shares Jump on Review of Strategic Options
Kate Spade & Co. confirmed that it is reviewing its strategic alternatives and posted fourth-quarter gains in…
Kate Spade Shares Rise on Bid Speculation
More recently, private equity is said to be looking at the firm.
Noyon Takeover Gets Green Light from Court
In a historic move, four major lingerie players including Etam and La Perla have come together to save one of…
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Elevate Brandpartners Buys Australian Eyewear Company
The seven month-old San Francisco-based company, which is backed by Boston growth equity firm Summit…
Qatar’s Al Alfia Launches Bid for Australia’s Specialty Fashion Group
The investment company is valuing the retailer at 134 million Australian dollars or $102 million at current…
B2B Vendors Speculate on a Hudson’s Bay Co. Deal for Macy’s
An acquisition of Macy's would give the Hudson's Bay Co. real estate — and another omnichannel platform.
The Carlyle Group to Acquire Golden Goose Deluxe Brand
The investment is meant to drive international retail expansion and strengthen the brand's e-commerce channel.
Shareholder Activism Expected to Pick Up in 2017
Moody's said activism tends to be credit negative for the company being targeted.
LVMH, Marcolin to Set Up Joint Venture
As per the agreement, starting in 2018, Marcolin will design and manufacture eyewear for the Céline and Louis…
For Coach, Elevating Fashion Now Includes Focus on Outerwear
On the acquisitions front, Coach is looking for great brands where it is confident there's room for growth.
Steve Madden Ltd. Acquires Schwartz & Benjamin Inc.
The business will continue as a stand-alone operation under the Steve Madden umbrella.
Extension for WBA and Rite Aid Deal
The price for WBA to acquire Rite Aid has been cut to a minimum of $6.50 per share and a maximum of $7.00 per…
Luxottica Acquires Brazilian Optical Retail Chain
Óticas Carol operates about 950 franchised stores in Brazil.
Kirschenbaum Family Is Rebuilding The Shoe Box Business
The family reacquired the brand it founded from the Camuto Group.