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Deer Stags Joins Forces With Jack Schwartz Shoes as It Nears 100th Anniversary
Jack Schwartz Shoes also owns and operates Lugz and British Knights, along with licensed footwear for Lee and…
Why Puma Could Get the Salomon Treatment After Anta’s Investment
Analysts suspect Puma could get a much-needed amplification in the market under Anta's guidance.
After Much Speculation, Anta Sports Scoops Up 29% Puma Stake in $1.8 Billion Deal
The all-cash deal is expected to close by the end of 2026.
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Children’s Footwear Brand Jbrds Puts Itself Up For Sale
On Thursday, co-founder and CEO Mike Gugat took to LinkedIn to pitch the sale of the brand.
To Raise Capital, Female Founders ‘Must Not Be Afraid to Do Things Differently’
Jefferies' Sasha Radic and The Equity Studio's Anna Sweeting discuss how women in business can best attract…
Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue
The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.
Birkenstock Snaps Up Australian Distributor
The transaction is expected to close by the end of this month.
Puma Shares Seesaw on Authentic Brands Group Takeover Speculation
Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note on Thursday that Authentic "does look to be a credible party" to…
Puma Stock Ticks Up on Adidas Takeover Speculation
Both Puma and Adidas declined to comment on the rumor.
Skechers Is Officially a Private Company After $9 Billion Deal With 3G Capital Closes
The deal was announced on May 5 and is the biggest shoe buyout in history.
As Dick’s Sporting Goods Works to Close Foot Locker Acquisition Next Month, Concerns Remain Over New Company’s Future
The deal is now expected to close on Sept. 8.
Blue Yonder Acquires Returns Management Player Optoro
Blue Yonder declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal, which sees it adding a returns provider to…
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.
Michael Bosstick’s Dear Media Acquires Fitness Platform Obé Fitness
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sharon Leite Returns to The Vitamin Shoppe as CEO Again
Two private equity firms, Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners, completed their…