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Alibaba, Intime Founder Offer to Delist Dept. Store Chain
The deal would cost as much as 19.8 Hong Kong dollars, or $2.6 billion. Intime operates 29 department stores…
Sears Sells Craftsman Brand for $900M
Sears will continue to sell the brand at its stores.
Iconix Sells Sharper Image Brand for $100M
The sale reflects Iconix's positioning as an "active brand manager."
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Kate Spade Shares Spike on Sale Talk
Caerus Investors sent a letter in November pushing for a sale of the firm.
Cnova N.V. Receives Offer From Groupe Casino
Cnova N.V. is an e-commerce firm with 7.9 million active customers.
Clessidra SGR Sells Buccellati to Chinese Gangtai Group
Clessidra and the Buccellati family will retain a 15 percent stake in the company.
Armònia SGR Acquires Aspesi
The Italian private equity fund acquired a majority stake in the fashion company founded by Alberto Aspesi.
Kellwood Sold to Hong Kong-Based Investor Group
David Falwell returns to firm as chief executive officer.
Salvatore Ferragamo Buys Remaining 20% Stake in Southeast Asia Venture From Trinity
Trinity said the disposals were in line with its strategy and they will generate an expected gain of…
Destination Maternity to Merge With Orchestra Prémaman S.A.
The cross-border deal still requires the approval of shareholders at both firms.
Metro AG Breaks Business Into Two Entities
The spin-offs are still subject to shareholder approval.
Jefferies Has ‘Hold’ Rating on Caleres Following $255M Purchase of Allen Edmonds
Caleres to fund deal through cash and borrowings under revolving credit line.
Swiss Trust Company Set to Buy Strenesse
Former Porsche Design chief executive officer Jürgen Gessler to become Strenesse ceo.
Fitbit Acquires Pebble Software, Employees
The fitness tracker-maker did not acquire Pebble's smartwatches, and Pebble will shut down operations.