Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
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News & Analysis
Indian Regulator Clears Walmart's $16 Billion Acquisition of Flipkart
The acquisition will give the US retail giant a stronger foothold in Asia's third-largest economy, where it has struggled to expand in the last decade.
Indian Regulator Clears Walmart's $16 Billion Acquisition of Flipkart
The acquisition will give the US retail giant a stronger foothold in Asia's third-largest economy, where it has struggled to expand in the last decade.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China
This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.
Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China
This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.
Retail
Superdry Founder Sells 6.7 Percent Stake
Julian Dunkerton, a former chief executive of the company, has sold a 6.7 percent stake in Superdry, reducing his holding to 18.5 percent.
Superdry Founder Sells 6.7 Percent Stake
Julian Dunkerton, a former chief executive of the company, has sold a 6.7 percent stake in Superdry, reducing his holding to 18.5 percent.
News & Analysis
Randa Remains Committed to Buying Perry Ellis Despite Rejection
The men's accessories maker offered to buy Perry Ellis for $28 per share, 50 cents higher than the offer from Perry Ellis founder George Feldenkreis, which the company agreed to in June.
Randa Remains Committed to Buying Perry Ellis Despite Rejection
The men's accessories maker offered to buy Perry Ellis for $28 per share, 50 cents higher than the offer from Perry Ellis founder George Feldenkreis, which the company agreed to in June.
News & Analysis
Randa Accessories Makes Offer to Buy Perry Ellis
Randa's $28-per-share offer is 50 cents higher than a competing offer from the apparel brand's founder George Feldenkreis, and could derail Feldenkreis' deal to take the company private.
Randa Accessories Makes Offer to Buy Perry Ellis
Randa's $28-per-share offer is 50 cents higher than a competing offer from the apparel brand's founder George Feldenkreis, and could derail Feldenkreis' deal to take the company private.
News & Analysis
Differential Brands to Buy Global Brands' North American Unit
The $1.38 billion deal will give Differential Brands access to licenses for brands including Calvin Klein, Under Armour and Michael Kors.
Differential Brands to Buy Global Brands' North American Unit
The $1.38 billion deal will give Differential Brands access to licenses for brands including Calvin Klein, Under Armour and Michael Kors.
Luxury
Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m
The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.
Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m
The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.
Luxury
Kering to Sell Christopher Kane Back to Designer
The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership.
Kering to Sell Christopher Kane Back to Designer
The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership.
News & Analysis
Bain to Acquire Cheerleading Outfitter Varsity Brands
The acquisition comes as the sport is being considered for Olympics status.
Bain to Acquire Cheerleading Outfitter Varsity Brands
The acquisition comes as the sport is being considered for Olympics status.
News & Analysis
Perry Ellis to Be Taken Private by Founder in Deal With Fortress
Founder George Feldenkreis had said that going private would let the company take a long-term view to confront challenges facing the clothing industry.
Perry Ellis to Be Taken Private by Founder in Deal With Fortress
Founder George Feldenkreis had said that going private would let the company take a long-term view to confront challenges facing the clothing industry.
News & Analysis
Prada CEO Says No Plans to Sell
Patrizio Bertelli added his son Lorenzo may one day head the company.
Prada CEO Says No Plans to Sell
Patrizio Bertelli added his son Lorenzo may one day head the company.
News & Analysis
Rue La La Buys Gilt Groupe From Hudson's Bay Co.
Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe was once valued at $1 billion and primed to go public. But the flash sales model has since waned in popularity as off-price designer inventory became harder and harder to secure.
Rue La La Buys Gilt Groupe From Hudson's Bay Co.
Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe was once valued at $1 billion and primed to go public. But the flash sales model has since waned in popularity as off-price designer inventory became harder and harder to secure.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.