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For Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Scaling Isn’t Easy

Barriers to entry in online fashion are lower than ever, but in a crowded and competitive online marketplace, scaling and customer retention remain significant challenges.

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For Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Scaling Isn’t Easy

Barriers to entry in online fashion are lower than ever, but in a crowded and competitive online marketplace, scaling and customer retention remain significant challenges.


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Signa Sends Hudson's Bay Details of Financing for Kaufhof Bid

Signa's founder and chairman said the company believes it can complete the necessary due diligence to put together a deal for Germany's largest retail chain in two weeks, should Hudson's Bay decide to engage in negotiations.

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Signa Sends Hudson's Bay Details of Financing for Kaufhof Bid

Signa's founder and chairman said the company believes it can complete the necessary due diligence to put together a deal for Germany's largest retail chain in two weeks, should Hudson's Bay decide to engage in negotiations.


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Launchmetrics Acquires Style Coalition

The acquisition is part of a strategy for Launchmetrics to become a one-stop shop for brands and influencers to track the digital reach of campaigns.

News & Analysis

Launchmetrics Acquires Style Coalition

The acquisition is part of a strategy for Launchmetrics to become a one-stop shop for brands and influencers to track the digital reach of campaigns.


News & Analysis

INEOS to Buy British Outerwear Brand Belstaff

The sale of Belstaff, which began making jackets in 1924, is expected to finalise in the fourth quarter.

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INEOS to Buy British Outerwear Brand Belstaff

The sale of Belstaff, which began making jackets in 1924, is expected to finalise in the fourth quarter.


News & Analysis

Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.

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Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.


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Aldo Group Calls Off Camuto Group Acquisition

The Canadian footwear giant Aldo said both parties mutually decided not to pursue the transaction announced in August.

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Aldo Group Calls Off Camuto Group Acquisition

The Canadian footwear giant Aldo said both parties mutually decided not to pursue the transaction announced in August.


News & Analysis

Victor Luis on Why Coach Inc Became Tapestry

The budding ‘modern luxury’ group has changed its name to minimise market confusion and signal its ambitions.

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Victor Luis on Why Coach Inc Became Tapestry

The budding ‘modern luxury’ group has changed its name to minimise market confusion and signal its ambitions.


Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.

Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.


China

Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million

The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.

China

Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million

The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.


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Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion

The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.

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Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion

The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.


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Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.

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Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.


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Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.

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Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.