CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
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Luxury
Tomorrow Acquires Majority Stake in Martine Rose Label
In a first for the London-based showroom-turned-brand accelerator, the equity investment also includes a share swap, giving Martine Rose an undisclosed stake in the Tomorrow business.
Tomorrow Acquires Majority Stake in Martine Rose Label
In a first for the London-based showroom-turned-brand accelerator, the equity investment also includes a share swap, giving Martine Rose an undisclosed stake in the Tomorrow business.
Luxury
LVMH’s Tiffany Is on the Right Track
A swift management overhaul, ‘shock and awe’ marketing and new products have contributed to strong momentum since the group acquired the jeweller in January, writes Luca Solca.
LVMH’s Tiffany Is on the Right Track
A swift management overhaul, ‘shock and awe’ marketing and new products have contributed to strong momentum since the group acquired the jeweller in January, writes Luca Solca.
Retail
Will the ABG Playbook Work at Reebok?
Adidas is selling the sneaker brand for about $2.5 billion, after finding success in recent years by mining the archive and partnering with celebrities and designers. The deal also reunites the brand with Shaquille O’Neal, the face of Reebok during its glory days.
Will the ABG Playbook Work at Reebok?
Adidas is selling the sneaker brand for about $2.5 billion, after finding success in recent years by mining the archive and partnering with celebrities and designers. The deal also reunites the brand with Shaquille O’Neal, the face of Reebok during its glory days.
Beauty
The Hut Group Buys Cult Beauty for £275 Million
The acquisition is the latest sign of consolidation in the UK’s prestige beauty market.
The Hut Group Buys Cult Beauty for £275 Million
The acquisition is the latest sign of consolidation in the UK’s prestige beauty market.
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Retail
Wolverine Worldwide Acquires Sweaty Betty for $410 Million
The deal marks an expansion into apparel and direct-to-consumer business for the group known for its wholesale-dependent footwear brands.
Wolverine Worldwide Acquires Sweaty Betty for $410 Million
The deal marks an expansion into apparel and direct-to-consumer business for the group known for its wholesale-dependent footwear brands.
Luxury
Ralph & Russo Bought Out of Administration by US Investment Firm
A representative for Quantuma Advisory, an advisory firm appointed as one of Ralph & Russo’s administrators, confirmed media reports that Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV) acquired the British couture house’s brand and assets.
Ralph & Russo Bought Out of Administration by US Investment Firm
A representative for Quantuma Advisory, an advisory firm appointed as one of Ralph & Russo’s administrators, confirmed media reports that Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV) acquired the British couture house’s brand and assets.
Retail
PVH Sells Heritage Brands Assets to Authentic Brands Group in $220 Million Deal
The American fashion group is exiting the business to focus on its core brands, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
PVH Sells Heritage Brands Assets to Authentic Brands Group in $220 Million Deal
The American fashion group is exiting the business to focus on its core brands, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
Retail
Aritzia Expands to Men’s with Acquisition of Activewear Brand Reigning Champ
The women’s retailer announced it will acquire 75 percent of the brand, with a total enterprise value of $63 million, and acquire the rest of the business over the next five years.
Aritzia Expands to Men’s with Acquisition of Activewear Brand Reigning Champ
The women’s retailer announced it will acquire 75 percent of the brand, with a total enterprise value of $63 million, and acquire the rest of the business over the next five years.
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Retail
Pattern Raises Capital to Acquire DTC Homeware Brands, Announces Acquisition of GIR
The parent of lifestyle brands OpenSpaces and EqualParts has raised $60 million of debt and equity capital to acquire home-centric goods brands, its next phase of expansion.
Pattern Raises Capital to Acquire DTC Homeware Brands, Announces Acquisition of GIR
The parent of lifestyle brands OpenSpaces and EqualParts has raised $60 million of debt and equity capital to acquire home-centric goods brands, its next phase of expansion.
Technology
Lightspeed Acquires Nuorder and Ecwid in E-Commerce Tie-Up
The online payments provider said it will buy Ecwid, an e-commerce platform for small businesses, for about $500 million, and digital wholesale platform Nuorder for about $425 million.
Lightspeed Acquires Nuorder and Ecwid in E-Commerce Tie-Up
The online payments provider said it will buy Ecwid, an e-commerce platform for small businesses, for about $500 million, and digital wholesale platform Nuorder for about $425 million.
Retail
Ralph Lauren Sells Club Monaco to Private Equity Firm Regent
The deal concludes a strategic overhaul announced last year.
Ralph Lauren Sells Club Monaco to Private Equity Firm Regent
The deal concludes a strategic overhaul announced last year.
Luxury
Tomorrow Acquires Stake in Charles Jeffrey Loverboy
The brand accelerator is pushing a new model for growing emerging labels in a fashion market where going it alone as a small independent brand is tougher than ever.
Tomorrow Acquires Stake in Charles Jeffrey Loverboy
The brand accelerator is pushing a new model for growing emerging labels in a fashion market where going it alone as a small independent brand is tougher than ever.
The News in Brief
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.