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M&A Still in Vogue
Buy, buy, buy. That's still the mantra for some companies, whether public firms looking for growth or…
2013: A Year of Fashionable Deals
A rundown of the industry's deals in 2013.
L Capital Buys 40% of Australia’s 2XU
The LVMH-backed fund has invested in the Melbourne-based technical sportswear manufacturer with an aim to…
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Role Reversal: Men’s Wearhouse in Pursuit of Jos. A. Bank
Makes $1.54 billion offer for company that terminated offer to buy it earlier in month.
Eminence Pushes Its Position for Men’s Wearhouse Merger
The hedge fund believes that the value created from combining Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank is…
Authentic Brands Group Buys Elvis, Ali Trademarks
The company, which already owns the Marilyn Monroe label, continues to bolster its celebrity roster.
Jos. A. Bank Withdraws Bid for Men’s Wearhouse
Hedge fund Eminence Capital, which owns a 9.8 percent stake in MW, followed with a filing with the SEC…
The M&A Dealwatcher
Here are some of the key themes on the industry's radar.
The Long View on Luxury Spending
The category might be subject to the occasional quarterly blip, but it’s here to stay.
Duck Head Brand Sold
Prospect Brands acquires name with Cival War roots.
ITE Moda Takes Stake in Hub Trade Show
British exhibitions producer has option to increase ownership.
Sequential Acquires Another Brand
The company plans to continue Franklin’s history of commemorating special events.
Men’s Wearhouse Rejects Latest Jos. A. Bank Offer
After consultation with financial and legal advisers, the retailer said access to due diligence is not in…
Jos. A. Bank Prepared to Boost Men’s Wearhouse Bid
Requests "limited due diligence" and sets Nov. 14 deadline.
Quiksilver to Sell Snowboard Subsidiary
The divestiture of the non-core business is part of its plan to focus on its three flagship brands.