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China

China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital

JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.

China

China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital

JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.


Technology

How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing

From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.

Technology

How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing

From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.


News & Analysis

MatchesFashion Sells at Reported $1 Billion Valuation

Apax Partners has acquired a majority stake in the luxury e-tailer after a fierce bidding war.

News & Analysis

MatchesFashion Sells at Reported $1 Billion Valuation

Apax Partners has acquired a majority stake in the luxury e-tailer after a fierce bidding war.


News & Analysis

Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion

In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.

News & Analysis

Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion

In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.


China

Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.

China

Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.


News & Analysis

Estée Lauder Denies Takeover Rumours

An internal memo sent to employees on Sunday said the company is not for sale, following reports of a potential sale or merger earlier this month.

News & Analysis

Estée Lauder Denies Takeover Rumours

An internal memo sent to employees on Sunday said the company is not for sale, following reports of a potential sale or merger earlier this month.


Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.

Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.


News & Analysis

Potential Buyers Circle Matchesfashion

A number of prominent investment funds are preparing bids that could value the luxury fashion retailer at more than £600 million, according to a new report.

News & Analysis

Potential Buyers Circle Matchesfashion

A number of prominent investment funds are preparing bids that could value the luxury fashion retailer at more than £600 million, according to a new report.


China

Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Acquires Vivienne Tam’s Brand Rights in China

The Chinese fashion and apparel company, which acquired French brand Iro in March, is aiming to become a high-end fashion group.

China

Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Acquires Vivienne Tam’s Brand Rights in China

The Chinese fashion and apparel company, which acquired French brand Iro in March, is aiming to become a high-end fashion group.


News & Analysis

Stone Island Sells 30% Stake to Temasek

The investment from Singapore-based Temasek, for an undisclosed sum, will support the Stone Island brand's global expansion.

News & Analysis

Stone Island Sells 30% Stake to Temasek

The investment from Singapore-based Temasek, for an undisclosed sum, will support the Stone Island brand's global expansion.


News & Analysis

Marquee Brands Acquires BCBG Max Azria for $108 Million

The acquisition of the BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBGeneration and Herve Leger brands — for an undisclosed sum — comes after the group filed for bankruptcy in March.

News & Analysis

Marquee Brands Acquires BCBG Max Azria for $108 Million

The acquisition of the BCBGMAXAZRIA, BCBGeneration and Herve Leger brands — for an undisclosed sum — comes after the group filed for bankruptcy in March.


News & Analysis

Snapdeal Rejects Flipkart Takeover Offer

The e-commerce firm said it was ending all talks regarding a sale Flipkart and would remain independent, ending months of negotiations around the deal valued at up to $950 million.

News & Analysis

Snapdeal Rejects Flipkart Takeover Offer

The e-commerce firm said it was ending all talks regarding a sale Flipkart and would remain independent, ending months of negotiations around the deal valued at up to $950 million.