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Maus Freres SA, the Swiss retail group that owns the Lacoste brand, has launched a 5.2 billion Swedish…
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Lacoste Parent in Hostile Bid for Gant
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Go Big or Go Home
Brands at all price levels are putting down roots in a major global rush. And when the big names arrive, they…
Steiner, Greiss Tapped at Rykiel
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Tiffany and Swatch In 20-Year Alliance
Swatch Group is lending its muscle to Tiffany & Co. in the New York jeweler's bid to grow its watch business…