mergers and acquisitions
Ted Baker Bidding War Ahead?
Ted Baker officially put itself up for sale after at least two bidders expressed interest in the British high…
‘Multiple’ Kohl’s Contenders Could Sweeten the Pot
A bidding war could be ahead for the department store retailer.
Kohl’s List of Suitors Growing Longer by the Day
The newest names linked to potential bids for Kohl's drew reactions across the industry.
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‘Commerce-as-a-Service’ Platform Goes Public in $646 Million SPAC
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Why This Virtual Shopping Platform is Betting on Conversational Commerce
Virtual shopping and clienteling mobile app provider Salesfloor has acquired AI-powered Automat to power…
Farfetch Adds Luxury Beauty Via Violet Grey Acquisition
The purchases comes ahead of Farfetch's launch of its beauty platform, slated for later this year.
Kohl’s Confirms Takeover Offers
The department store retailer is at the center of frenzied buyout interest focused on $7 billion in real…
Aerosoles, Sundry Acquired in Growth-Focused Deals
American Exchange Group and Digital Brands Group, Inc. are taking the acquisition route to diversify their…
Bast Fibre Technologies Acquires N.C.-Based Lumberton Cellulose
Ideally located to serve its North American customers, BFT plans to invest and make the operation its…
ICR Day One: Supply Chain Issues and M&A
Fashion retailers talked how they tackled supply chain disruptions and discussed how they think about mergers…
Juicy Couture Owner Looking at David Beckham Deal: Report
The footie who inspired the 2002 Keira Knightley rom-com "Bend it Like Beckham" could soon be in bed with…