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Sun Capital Securities Group LLC's takeover of Kellwood Co. is all but complete.
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Private-equity firm now controls 81.9 percent of Kellwood’s stock, with 8 percent more expected to be…
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Six months before the Summer Olympic Games, Speedo will unveil its fastest swimsuit ever today, Fastskin LZR…
Kellwood Takes Sun Offer
Kellwood Co. surrendered and entered into a merger agreement with Sun Capital Securities Group LLC.
Sun Urges Kellwood Shareholders To Take $21 Offer While They Can
A week before its $762 million tender offer expires, Sun Capital Securities Group LLC told Kellwood Co…
Joseph A. President Exits Firm
As better knit company Joseph A. was in talks to be acquired by the Tharanco Group, Joseph A. president…
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When was the last time a top retail or apparel executive was recruited to run a major company outside the…
Bluestar Adds Hot Kiss
Bluestar Alliance is pumping up its apparel portfolio with the acquisition of junior brand Hot Kiss.
Polo Eyes Greenwich Flagship, Taps Roche for Japan Post
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp., whose style is synonymous with Greenwich, Conn., plans to build a two-level flagship…
Claiborne Sells Prana Back to Founders
Thirteen down, three to go. Liz Claiborne Inc. has sold active brand Prana for $36.5 million, plus as much as…
China Storm, U.S. Economy Cloud Outlook
As retailers and vendors fill the showrooms of Seventh Avenue and the tents at Bryant Park with eyes on…
Tharanco Acquires Joseph A.
The Tharanco Group has added better knitwear manufacturer Joseph A. to its portfolio.
Liz Sells Prana Brand
Management and Steelpoint Capital, a private equity firm, purchase active brand for $36.5 million plus…