Mergers & Acquisitions
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…
Italian Fragrance Brand Vranjes Firenze Accelerates Growth With Acquisition, Collaboration
The Florence-based label has acquired a majority stake in Integra Fragrances, tied up with leather goods…
Coats Group Completes $770 Million Deal to Acquire OrthoLite
Coats is an "expanded" tier 2 supplier in shoe components following the completion of its $770 million…
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Founder and chief executive officer Shai Eisenman said she was thinking about "how to build the strongest…
Italy’s Brandart, Leader in Luxury Packaging, Wants to Own the Visual Merchandising and Retail Event Space
As the Lombardy-based firm reveals its takeover of lighting scenography leader Terotecna, its CEO said the…
On the Shores of Lake Como, a New Hotel Group Is Born
The owners of Villa d'Este, whose grounds have captured the wonder of the international jet-set for almost…
Big 5 Is Getting its Wish to Go Private
The $112.7 million deal by Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill to take Big 5 Sporting Goods private will close…
Alsara Investment Group Takes a Stake in Italian Design Firm Giorgetti, Eyes Further Investments
A group of Middle Eastern shareholders led by Dubai-based asset management firm Solida Capital, and which…
Can Dick’s Restructure Foot Locker? Analysts React
Dick's restructuring of Foot Locker has its challenges, and merger history hasn't been kind for fashion and…
Moncler’s Ruffini Family Invests in Luxury Hotel Supplies Group La Bottega
The family is acquiring a 14.7 percent stake in the Italy-based luxury hotel supplier, as it expands into a…
EXCLUSIVE: Bansk Group Takes Majority Stake in Byoma
The group is building out its beauty portfolio, this time with an eye to skin care.
VSP Vision to Acquire Marcolin From PAI Partners and Other Minority Shareholders
Founded in northern Italy in 1961, Marcolin today distributes its eyewear collections in more than 125…
What to Watch: Will Beauty M&A Continue to Gain Momentum?
E.l.f. Beauty, Ulta and Unilever deals signal an optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2025.
Skechers and 3G Get Green Light: Here’s When The Biggest Shoe Buyout Deal at $9 Billion Will Close
With regulatory approvals in hand, Skechers and 3G are expected to close on their $9 billion merger on Sept…
Caleres Completes Stuart Weitzman Acquisition, Reveals Brand President
Caleres has a new leading brand in its women's shoe portfolio via its Stuart Weitzman purchase from Tapestry…