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EXCLUSIVE: Fusalp Eyes Expansion With New Investors
French luxury skiwear brand Fusalp plans to open stores in the U.S. and launch footwear this year, as new…
Walton Family Shines Investment Spotlight on America’s Heartland
The Walton family of Walmart hosted their second, invitation-only Heartland Summit from May 11 to 12 in…
Who’s Behind All Those Celebrity Beauty Brands?
A list of the investors and partners behind the beauty brands of Drew Barrymore, Selena Gomez, Tracee Ellis…
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The tech start-up was once a part of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and services 50,000 users on supply…
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Legion Partners Calls for Marcianos’ Removal, Says Guess is ‘Ignoring Reality’
Activist investment firm Legion Partners published an open letter calling on Guess shareholders not to…
Ambitious Green VC Firm Counts Leonardo DiCaprio in Its Wing
To keep its early-stage portfolio moving forward on the path of change, Regeneration.VC uses a gauge to…
Rares Opens Up Sneaker Investment Platform to Secondary Trading
Rares split two pairs of Jay Z-designed Air Force 1s into 2,000 $13 shares last May. Owners can now sell…
China’s Peacebird Invests in Designer Label 8on8
It acquired a 20 percent stake in the label, founded by Central Saint Martins alumni Gong Li, for 10 million…
In Haircare, a Brand for Textured Hair, Raises Seed Funding
Investors in the round include Obratori, Anne de Kerckhove and CRE Venture Capital.
Victoria’s Secret Invests in Supermodel-Approved Swimwear Startup
Victoria's Secret put a big chunk of change into a swimwear startup with the Jenner and Hadid sisters' seal…
Seiya Nakamura 2.24 Partners With 247 for Global Expansion
Seiya Nakamura 2.24 aims to set up operations in Seoul and Los Angeles, while 247 plans to launch a New York…
Fair Harbor Gets Investment From Broad Sky Partners
The sustainable swimwear brand will use the funds to fuel expansion.
Neighbor Nabs Series A Funding With Big Plans for Growth
Three Tuft & Needle veterans gambled on launching an outdoor furniture startup during Covid. Now that bet's…