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Patriksson Communication Takes Majority Stake in Relative MO
Patriksson will run RMO’s Paris office, and plans to reintroduce the agency to London in 2015.
MMG Advisors Celebrate 25 Years
MMG Advisors, formerly known as Marketing Management Group, celebrated its 25th anniversary last week at the…
Brands in the Crosshairs: Private Equity Sets Sights on Fashion
The fashion runways are being stalked by investors wanting to buy more than the latest looks.
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Rakuten in Talks to Buy Ebates
Japan's largest online mall Rakuten Inc. may pay about 100 billion yen, or $950 million.
Dollar General Raises Offer for Family Dollar
The new offer is valued at $9.1B.
Family Dollar Stores Rejects Offer
Discount retailer said Dollar General’s offer over antitrust concerns.
Penske Media Buying WWD and Fairchild From Condé Nast
The transaction includes business-to-business brands Women’s Wear Daily, Beauty Inc., Footwear News and…
Alibaba Invests in Mobile Games Studio
The e-commerce giant has invested $120 million in San Francisco-based mobile games studio Kabam, the latest…
Rue La La Said Exploring Sale
Boston-based Rue La La, which has attracted interest from online shopping site Gilt Groupe, has hired…
Merger of Dollars Leads to $8.5B Deal
The deal gives Family Dollar an enterprise value of $9.2 billion.
Kellwood Buys Parker Brand
The contemporary apparel company has a wholesale volume approaching $50 million.
Aurelius Buys Scholl Shoe Business
German private equity firm Aurelius said on Monday it is buying Reckitt Benckiser's Scholl shoe business in…
Woolworths’ Bid for Country Road Deemed Fair
South Africa's Woolworths Holdings Ltd's $200 million bid to buy out Australian retailer Country Road Ltd…
Rachel Roy Close to New Owner
Topson Downs of California is set to acquire a majority stake in the Rachel Roy brand for an undisclosed…
Report: Advanstar May Seek Sale
Organizer of largest U.S. fashion trade show explores sale, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.