mergers and acquisitions
Nike Who? DSW Owner Filling Void Left by Swoosh Split
The latest portfolio addition of Topo Athletic reinforces Designer Brands' brand-building strategy.
JD Sports Offloads 15 Brands to Frasers
Frasers Group continues its acquisition spree.
Spanx Challenger Invests in Body Confidence
Trafilea, the parent of size-inclusive shapewear and intimates brands Shapermint and Truekind, has acquired…
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Tom Joule and Next to Acquire Bankrupt Joules
The duo linked up in a $27.7M deal for the bankrupt retailer that will save 1,450 jobs.
Frasers Buys Tailor to the Royal Court
Gieves & Hawkes, the 250-year-old Saville Row staple has been acquired by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.
Joules in Takeover Talks, Is Bidding War Next?
Meanwhile, the U.K. has a plan to help retail while M&S is set to close 67 full-line stores.
All About Gap’s $40 Million China Deal
The San Francisco apparel company continues tweaking its international strategy.
Victoria’s Secret Just Bought a B Corp
Intimates "trailblazer" Adore Me will be a "growth vehicle" for the inclusive post-Angel lingerie giant when…
Does Goat-Grailed Deal Preview Resale’s Future?
The acquisitions of both Grailed and Poshmark signal that resale's increasing popularity may result in more…
Frasers Buys Bankrupt Sneaker Seller as JD Sports Nabs Spanish Sports Retailer
Plus, Mango and Gilly Hicks opened new stores in the UK, where the government is reeling amid financial…
Tractor Supply Wins FTC Approval to Acquire Smaller Rival
Tractor Supply will acquire 166 Orscheln stores in the deal, but must divest 85 to two Midwestern retailers.
Poshmark to Be Acquired in $1.2 Billion Deal
"We don't think they'll get a better deal than this," Wedbush Securities' Tom Nikic said, referencing…
Frasers Snubbed and Joules Needs ‘Hail Mary’
Deal making overseas seems to be taking a step back as buyers and sellers assess the economic landscape.
Oxford Pays $270 Million for Johnny Was
The Tommy Bahama owner said Johnny Was' upscale bohemian aesthetic complements the other brands it owns.
Walmart Wants a Bigger Foothold in Major African Market
The big-box chain is looking to South Africa as the next big growth hotspot.