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Retail

Anta Sports Purchases Jack Wolfskin for $290 Million

China’s largest sportswear company bought the German outerwear, footwear and equipment brand from Topgolf Callaway Brands.


Luxury

Mytheresa Secures Regulatory Approval to Acquire YNAP

The German luxury e-tailer also announced a series of leadership changes set to take place at both companies after the deal closes on April 23.


Streetwear

Ambush Founders Reacquire Brand From New Guards Group

The Tokyo-based label’s return to independence follows New Guards Group’s sale of Palm Angels.


Retail

Report: Shein Gains UK Approval for London IPO, Awaits China Nod

The FCA’s approval marks a significant step forward in the China-founded company’s pursuit of a London listing after it confidentially filed papers with the British regulator last June.


Retail

Uniqlo Owner Raises Profit Forecast Amid Expansion Abroad

Fast Retailing Co. raised its full-year forecast after reporting better-than-expected fiscal first-half profit.


Beauty

WeightWatchers Prepares For Bankruptcy

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US-based company will file in the coming months, citing lagging relevance amid the rise of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy.


Retail

Chinese Sellers on Amazon to Hike Prices or Exit US as Tariffs Soar

China houses around half of Amazon's sellers, generating annual revenues of $35.3 billion.


Luxury

Prada Nears Approval of Versace Deal Despite Tariffs

Prada SpA is nearing final approval to acquire Versace from Capri Holdings Ltd. for €1.25 billion ($1.4 billion), Bloomberg reported.



Global Markets

Retail Pioneer Darshan Mehta Has Died

The Reliance Brands veteran and former Arvind Brands executive was instrumental in shaping India’s luxury fashion market over two decades.


Entrepreneurship

Kwame Adusei and Diotima’s Rachel Scott Among Fashion Trust US 2025 Winners

The young grant programme brought together global fashion industry leaders and celebrities in Los Angeles to award emerging designers.


Retail

US Raises Charges on Small Parcels, Targeting Chinese Retailers

President Trump has raised tariffs on small parcels that were until now exempt from taxes to 90 percent.