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Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?

Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?


Retail

Report: Nordstrom Family Offers Preferential Terms to Clinch Buyout Partner

The family's decision to offer concessions underscores the apprehension of investors over leveraged buyouts of department store chains like peer Neiman Marcus Group.

Retail

Report: Nordstrom Family Offers Preferential Terms to Clinch Buyout Partner

The family's decision to offer concessions underscores the apprehension of investors over leveraged buyouts of department store chains like peer Neiman Marcus Group.


News & Analysis

Is Matchesfashion Readying for a Sale?

The luxury fashion retailer, which reported revenue of £204 million in 2016, is seeking advisors to manage a sale, BoF has learned.

News & Analysis

Is Matchesfashion Readying for a Sale?

The luxury fashion retailer, which reported revenue of £204 million in 2016, is seeking advisors to manage a sale, BoF has learned.


Luxury

Dissecting the Jimmy Choo Michael Kors Deal

What does Michael Kors’ $1.2 billion acquisition of Jimmy Choo mean for the high-end shoemaker and the accessible luxury giant?

Luxury

Dissecting the Jimmy Choo Michael Kors Deal

What does Michael Kors’ $1.2 billion acquisition of Jimmy Choo mean for the high-end shoemaker and the accessible luxury giant?


News & Analysis

Michael Kors to Buy Jimmy Choo for $1.2 Billion

Michael Kors was among several companies in the running to acquire the luxury accessories brand from JAB Luxury, including Interparfums and CVC Capital Partners.

News & Analysis

Michael Kors to Buy Jimmy Choo for $1.2 Billion

Michael Kors was among several companies in the running to acquire the luxury accessories brand from JAB Luxury, including Interparfums and CVC Capital Partners.


Luxury

Report: South Africa's Taste Holdings Halts Sale of Hard Luxury Arm

The company has suspended the auction of its jewellery and high-end watches business after failing to find a buyer willing to pay their $31 million asking price.

Luxury

Report: South Africa's Taste Holdings Halts Sale of Hard Luxury Arm

The company has suspended the auction of its jewellery and high-end watches business after failing to find a buyer willing to pay their $31 million asking price.


Retail

Why Fashion M&A Is Hard to Pull Off

Abercrombie & Fitch became the latest to demonstrate this on Monday, ending talks about a potential sale after failing to agree terms with potential suitors.

Retail

Why Fashion M&A Is Hard to Pull Off

Abercrombie & Fitch became the latest to demonstrate this on Monday, ending talks about a potential sale after failing to agree terms with potential suitors.


News & Analysis

Abercrombie & Fitch Terminates Acquisition Talks

The decision caused shares in the company to plunge as much as 17 percent in early trading.

News & Analysis

Abercrombie & Fitch Terminates Acquisition Talks

The decision caused shares in the company to plunge as much as 17 percent in early trading.


News & Analysis

QVC Owner to Acquire Remaining 62% of HSN

The deal gives HSN an enterprise value of $2.6 billion and will help Liberty develop its e-commerce and mobile shopping platforms.

News & Analysis

QVC Owner to Acquire Remaining 62% of HSN

The deal gives HSN an enterprise value of $2.6 billion and will help Liberty develop its e-commerce and mobile shopping platforms.


News & Analysis

Richemont Sells Shanghai Tang

After 19 years of ownership, Richemont has sold Shanghai Tang for an undisclosed sum to Italian entrepreneur Alessandro Bastagli.

News & Analysis

Richemont Sells Shanghai Tang

After 19 years of ownership, Richemont has sold Shanghai Tang for an undisclosed sum to Italian entrepreneur Alessandro Bastagli.


News & Analysis

Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart

"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."

News & Analysis

Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart

"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."


News & Analysis

Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods

"The retailer’s $14 billion bet isn’t just about the future of food. It’s about the future of commerce—especially for rich urban consumers."

News & Analysis

Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods

"The retailer’s $14 billion bet isn’t just about the future of food. It’s about the future of commerce—especially for rich urban consumers."