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Spiritual Gangster Owner Unified Commerce Group Gets Investment Partner
The L.A.-based brand operator that also owns Greats and Böhme is partnering with Back Forty as its "deal…
Rare Beauty Brands Acquires Kate Somerville From Unilever
Rare Beauty Brands also owns Patchology and Dot Dot Dash.
Fashionphile Acquires Luxe Collective, Expands Footprint Into U.K. and European Luxury Resale Market
The omnichannel reseller plans to open a London flagship in 2026.
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One Month After Its $2.4B Acquisition of Foot Locker, Here Are 3 Burning Questions Dick’s Should Answer
Questions remain about Foot Locker's headquarters, possible layoffs and the future of Foot Locker's extensive…
Artistic Milliners Acquires Cone Denim
Cone Denim will continue to operate as a stand-alone portfolio company under Artistic Milliners.
Dickies Sold to Bluestar Alliance for $600 Million
The venerable workwear brand is owned by VF Corp., which has been working to pay down its debt load.
Nudestix Finds a Buyer
The beauty brand has been sold to an unidentified private business.
Foot Locker Shareholders Approve $2.4 Billion Acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods
If all goes to plan, the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Claire’s Gets $140 Million From IP White Knight to Save 795 Stores Across North America
Ames Watson leads group to buy the Claire's business and save between 795 to 950 stores in North America…
Gildan Inks $2.2B Deal for HanesBrands, Signaling Industry Shift
Gildan could be among the first to make major changes as tariffs reset the apparel landscape.
PR Agency Studio Beauty Acquires Wellness Firm Powers PR, Expands With Wellness Division
Powers PR founder Lana Powers joins as chief growth officer across categories.
Senator Warren to FTC: Block Dick’s Sporting Goods’ $2.4 Billion Foot Locker Acquisition
Warren noted that the deal could potentially lead to higher prices for consumers.
Ty Haney Officially Returns to Outdoor Voices
She founded the activewear brand in 2013 but left in the midst of financial and management issues in 2020.
Obagi, Milk Makeup Owner Waldencast Enters Filler Market With New Acquisition
Waldencast has acquired Novaestiq and U.S. rights to Saypha injectables, which will sit under the Obagi…
Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK as It Speeds Up International Expansion
The acquisition is a key part of Ulta Beauty's wider international growth strategy, as it gears up to launch…