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Birchbox Has Sold Majority Ownership to One of Its Hedge Fund Investors After Sale Talks With QVC Fell Through

"Viking Global has acquired a majority stake in the beauty startup after agreeing to invest around $15 million of new cash into the business."

Financial Markets

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Activewear

Emerging activewear brands are on the rise as consumers look beyond ubiquitous sportswear giants. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.

News & Analysis

Walmart Is Close to $12 Billion-Plus Deal for Flipkart

The deal, if completed, will give Walmart a substantial foothold in an emerging market of 1.3 billion people.

News & Analysis

Report: L'Oréal Preferred Bidder for Stake in K-Beauty Firm Nanda

The French cosmetics group has been picked as the preferred bidder to buy 70 percent of South Korean fashion and cosmetics firm Nanda, in a deal estimated at $375 million, according to sources.

News & Analysis

Ssense Shuts Down Polyvore, Sparking Outrage Among Fans

Members of Polyvore’s online community say they’re distraught after new owner Ssense shut down the site and its fashion 'mood boards' with little notice.

Luxury

Dolce and Gabbana Speak on Succession Plan

Founders Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have rejected all acquisition offers for their label, instead creating a trust to safeguard the future of the brand.

News & Analysis

Amazon May Rival Walmart Effort for Flipkart Control

Amazon has held early exploratory discussions to buy Flipkart, but sources said a deal with Walmart is more likely to go through.

News & Analysis

Fosun Acquires Majority Stake in Wolford

The Chinese conglomerate will pay 33 million euros for a majority stake in the loss-making luxury textiles maker.

Luxury

Can Fosun Make Lanvin a Billion-Dollar Brand?

The storied fashion house is widely seen as having high potential, but its Chinese acquirer has no previous experience in the luxury sector.

News & Analysis

Sapinda Buys La Perla

While Chinese conglomerate Fosun had entered exclusive talks to buy the brand last December, negotiations stalled mid-January due to disagreement over moving production out of Europe, say sources.

News & Analysis

Stella McCartney-Kering Break Up Well Underway

BoF has learned that the French luxury group is selling its 50 percent share in the label, with a formal transition process already in motion, according to a source with first-hand knowledge of the matter.

News & Analysis

French Retailer Casino's Arm in Talks to Buy Online Shoe Firm Sarenza

Sarenza generated sales of more than €250 million during its last fiscal year, and its planned takeover follows Casino's e-commerce partnership with Ocado.

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