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Luxury

Report: Canada Goose Receives Take-Private Bids at $1.4 Billion Valuation

Controlling shareholder Bain Capital, which is looking to offload its stake, has received multiple bids to take the luxury outerwear brand private at a valuation around $1.4 billion, but is waiting for more offers, CNBC reported on Tuesday.


Beauty

Olaplex Acquires Biotech Firm Purvala

In its first-ever acquisition, the hair care brand has purchased a biotechnology laboratory founded by an MIT professor to further its research and development capabilities.


Retail

UK Luggage Brand Antler Acquires Paravel in Liquidation Sale

The Strandbags-owned company is expanding its global portfolio by scooping up Paravel’s IP, betting on fashion-led branding and new categories to stand out in a crowded luggage market.


Retail

Guess Will Go Private in $1.4 Billion Deal With Authentic Brands

Shareholders will get $16.75 a share in cash, a 26 percent premium to the stock’s closing price on Tuesday.


Retail

BoF Masterclass | The New Rules for Getting Acquired

Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest report, “The New Rules for Getting Acquired.”


Retail

Bankrupt Jewellery Retailer Claire’s to Sell Its North America Business

The fashion jewellery retailer announced it would sell its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson for an undisclosed amount, aiming to cut losses during ongoing US bankruptcy proceedings.


Beauty

Milk Makeup Owner Waldencast Postpones Earnings and Cuts Forecast, Will Undertake Strategic Review

The parent company of Obagi skincare and Milk Makeup delayed the full release of its second-quarter earnings on Monday, and lowered its outlook to imply a weaker second half of the year as it undertakes a cost-cutting review.


Retail

Gildan to Buy Underwear Maker Hanesbrands for $2.2 Billion

Analysts expect Montreal-based Gildan’s annual revenue to rise about 5 percent to $3.4 billion this year.


Luxury

Luxury Jeweller Fabergé Sold to Tech Investor in $50 Million Deal

The renowned jeweller known for its imperial Russian Easter eggs, has been sold to technology investor Sergei Mosunov’s SMG Capital for $50 million, as its parent company Gemfields seeks to fund its mining operations.


Retail

Online Retailer Zalando Raises 2025 Guidance After About You Acquisition

The Berlin-based company said it expected gross merchandise volumes to grow by 12-15 percent, up from a previously expected range of 4-9 percent.


Creative Class

Kendrick Lamar Launches Creative Agency

Project 3, a subdivision of the rapper's production company pgLang, will provide creative direction, content creation, event planning and more.


Luxury

Temasek Builds 10% Stake in Zegna in Boost for Expansion Plans

The Singapore state-owned investor has agreed to buy a roughly 5 percent stake in Ermenegildo Zegna for $126.4 million, after previously scooping up shares amounting to another 5 percent. The deal will accelerate the Italian fashion group’s expansion plans, the company said.