mergers and acquisitions
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.
WHP Global to Acquire a 50 Percent Stake in Lands’ End Brand
The brand management firm paid $300 million through a joint venture with the all-American fashion brand.
Next Plc Buys British Footwear Brand Russell & Bromley for 2.5 Million Pounds
Next plc has been the front-runner to purchase the troubled brand, and said it plans to keep three stores…
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STB Sends Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Filing Back for a Do-Over
The federal regulators said the railroads failed to project post-merger market share despite claims of…
Next Plc Pursues Troubled British Footwear Brands Russell & Bromley and LK Bennett
U.K. high street giant Next plc is a frontrunner to purchase heritage brand Russell & Bromley and LK Bennett…
Woolrich Goes Back to Its Roots Under New Owner
In its first move since the acquisition of the storied American outerwear brand, BasicNet is taking Woolrich…
Israel Injects New Uncertainty Into ZIM’s Strategic Review
The Israeli government reminded the ocean carrier it can block any deal where over 24 percent of shares are…
UP, Norfolk Southern Push Back on Class I Challenges to Merger Filing
The railroads say competitors' objections are "baseless" and improperly argue the merits rather than the…
Fewer, Bigger Deals Seen in Consumer, Retail Dealmaking
The big brand management groups continue to be on the hunt in fashion.
Rival Railroads Slam UP-NS Merger Application, Citing Incomplete Data
Class I railroads BNSF, CPKC, CN and CSX argue the filing violates STB merger rules and leaves key…
MSC Rejects ZIM Takeover Reports as Strategic Review Drags On
The two carriers already cooperate on trans-Pacific services, but MSC says acquisition talks never…
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern File Merger Application as Teamsters Object
In their filing with the STB, the railroads said a merger would convert more than 2 million truckloads of…
Swinger International Confirms Acquisition of Philippe Model Paris
The agreement was sealed between Swinger International and Alessandro Benetton's private equity firm 21…
Lever Style to Acquire Active Apparel Group
Lever Style manufactures apparel across a number of categories, including activewear and performance apparel.
China Demands Controlling Stake for Cosco in Panama Ports Deal
Beijing says it will block the $22.8 billion deal if Cosco doesn't get a higher ownership share than original…