mergers and acquisitions
Under New Ownership, Aussie Streetwear Seller Eyes Stateside Expansion
Culture Kings has built a following in its native Australia. Now a firm known for supercharging digital…
Here’s How Janie and Jack Is Getting a Third Lease on Life
Go Global, which bought ModCloth from Walmart, is set to acquire children's wear brand Janie and Jack from…
Can Supreme’s Ex-Owner Supercharge its Newest Streetwear Seller?
The Carlyle Group acquired a majority stake in U.K.-based End for an undisclosed sum that reportedly values…
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Agnelli Family Takes 24% Stake in Christian Louboutin
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OTB Acquires Jil Sander From Onward Holdings
Italian luxury conglomerate OTB has added Jil Sander to its umbrella of fashion brands for an undisclosed…
French Connection Lands Three New Potential Suitors
The British chain now has a formal sale process in place after new contenders have thrown their hats into its…
LVMH-Backed Group Inks Birkenstock Deal
The Birkenstock brothers will retain a minority stake in the business and continue with the footwear company.
Fashion Brand Joules Expands Home with Garden Trading Acquisition
Joules will continue to develop and grow Garden Trading, as well as leverage design and sourcing to expand…
Acquisition Unites Two US-Born Apparel Manufacturing Operations
Cleveland-based apparel manufacturer Wahconah Group has acquired Global Neckwear Marketing, owner of the…
French Connection, in Takeover Talks, Loses Frasers Stake
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Are SPACs the New IPO? Lulu Chairman and KKR Jump on the Trend: Week Ahead
KKR and Lululemon chairman Glenn Murphy are looking to raise up to $1.15 billion via a SPAC, with Murphy as…