mergers and acquisitions
Adidas Finally Finds a Buyer for Reebok
The agreement comes nine months after rumors began that Adidas was looking to offload the brand it bought for…
How Kornit’s Latest Acquisition Empowers ‘4.0’ Strategy
Kornit Digital wants to become the operating system for on-demand sustainable fashion, committing to generate…
Levi’s CEO on Activewear Acquisition: ‘Beyond Yoga Will Become a Powerful Growth Engine
The denim giant is the latest to branch out in an effort to capitalize on the flourishing $200 billion…
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City Chic Acquires Navabi in Plus-Size Fashion Deal
City Chic Collective expands into the European plus-size market through its $7.1 million purchase of German…
IPOs, SPACs, Bankruptcies and More: What’s Happening and Ahead on Fashion’s Financial Front
Moving from uncertainty to recovery, global real GDP could rise 6 percent in 2021, fueling retail sales…
Neiman Addresses Bergdorf Sale Speculation
The luxury retailer spoke out about rumors that it's planning to part ways with its beloved Bergdorf brand.
Playboy Makes a Play for Lingerie With Aussie Acquisition
Consumers buying into Hugh Hefner's provocative Playboy Bunny aesthetic now have new fashion and lifestyle…
Versace Owner Talks When Next M&A Deal Might Come
The CEO of Capri, which owns Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, says the luxury firm has goals to achieve before…
Etsy Follows Depop Deal With New Acquisition
After scooping up resale marketplace Depop for $1.6 billion earlier in June, Etsy is showing it is in…
ABG to Own Izod, Van Heusen After PVH Deal
Tommy Hilfiger's parent company plans to offload the Heritage brands business, which did $1.8 billion in 2020…
How This New Acquisition Fits in Digital Brands Group’s Plans to Own ‘Closet Share’
Unlike traditional fashion companies like VF Corp. or PVH, DBG's brands share data to cross-merchandise…
Owner of Jay-Z’s Rocawear in Deal With Private Equity Firm
Iconix is set to be acquired in a deal valuing the brand management firm, linked to SEC probes and fraud…