mergers and acquisitions
Celeb-Favorite Maternity Brand Hatch Raises $5M Series A
Digitally native maternity brand Hatch, worn by Meghan Markle and Kerry Washington, secured a $5-million…
Randa Accessories Inks Deal to Acquire Haggar Clothing Co.
Randa Accessories is making a foray into the apparel market through a planned acquisition of Haggar Clothing…
Hudson’s Bay is Exploring Alternatives, Including a Sale, for Lord & Taylor
Hudson's Bay Co. said it is exploring its options for the Lord & Taylor operation so it can focus on its…
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Frame Denim is in Talks with Potential Investors
Frame Denim is looking for an investor and is in talks with two private equity firms, sources say.
Neiman Marcus is Exploring a Sale of Online Luxury Retailer MyTheresa
A financially pressured Neiman Marcus is now exploring its strategic options for MyTheresa, including a sale…
Neiman Marcus Becomes First Luxury Retailer to Invest in the Resale Market
Neiman Marcus has taken a minority stake in Fashionphile, a resale site for ultra high-end, luxury handbags…
Sears’ ESL Investments is Hoping to Keep Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores From Liquidation
The Sears Hometown & Outlet spinoff from Sears Holdings needs help, and ESL is hoping to keep it from a…
LVMH’s Purchase of Belmond Could Mean More Boutiques for its Brands
LVMH expands luxury hospitality business with purchase of Belmond for $2.6 billion, and that could mean more…
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Volcom from Kering SA
ABG has acquired the IP for the Volcom name and takes on minority stake in operating platform, Liberated…
Supply Chain Issues–Like Last Mile Delivery–Will Spur Strategic M/A Deals in 2019
A.T. Kearney expects more mergers and acquisitions activity as companies prepare for an economic downturn.
Ascena To Sell Stake in Maurices; Eyes Third Party Services Platform
Ascena Retail Group is selling a majority stake in Maurices, as it looks at its managed services arrangement…
G-III Could be on the Hunt Again for Another Acquisition
G-III Apparel Group's Q4 bested Wall Street's EPS estimate, but the now $3 billion firm might be looking for…
Farfetch Acquires JD.com’s Toplife to Create Luxury Gateway Platform
Farfetch acquired JD.com's Toplife business, and the move is designed to create the "Premier Luxury Gateway…
Premium Group to Acquire Minority Stake in Liberty Fairs
Berlin-based fashion organizer, Premium Group, has acquired a minority stake in trade show host, Liberty…
Private Equity’s Not Done with Apparel Yet
Though private equity has played the villain in the apparel saga recently, Deloitte says there's more…