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Retail

Dick’s Sporting Maintains Outlook Ahead of Foot Locker Deal

The activewear company said earnings per share could be as high as $14.40 for the upcoming year with comparable store sales expected to gain 1 to 3 percent, signalling strength as it prepares to acquire the struggling Foot Locker Inc.

Retail

Dick’s Sporting Maintains Outlook Ahead of Foot Locker Deal

The activewear company said earnings per share could be as high as $14.40 for the upcoming year with comparable store sales expected to gain 1 to 3 percent, signalling strength as it prepares to acquire the struggling Foot Locker Inc.


Retail

Retailers Pummelled by Trump’s Trade War Entertain More ‘Take-Private’ Offers

Hit hard by President Trump’s trade war and volatile markets, some publicly traded retailers are increasingly considering offers to sell to private equity.

Retail

Retailers Pummelled by Trump’s Trade War Entertain More ‘Take-Private’ Offers

Hit hard by President Trump’s trade war and volatile markets, some publicly traded retailers are increasingly considering offers to sell to private equity.


Sports

Change Is Coming to the Sneaker Retail Landscape

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ acquisition of Foot Locker will have impacts on the rest of the industry, from brands such as Nike and Adidas to rival retailers like JD Sports.

Sports

Change Is Coming to the Sneaker Retail Landscape

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ acquisition of Foot Locker will have impacts on the rest of the industry, from brands such as Nike and Adidas to rival retailers like JD Sports.


Retail

The Next Sneaker Powerhouse?

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ surprise purchase of Foot Locker sets it up to be a major new player in the global sneaker market — if it can execute on its vision.

Retail

The Next Sneaker Powerhouse?

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ surprise purchase of Foot Locker sets it up to be a major new player in the global sneaker market — if it can execute on its vision.


Luxury

Yoox Net-a-Porter’s New Owner Reveals Plan for Profitability

The newly-combined company, LuxExperience, which brings Mytheresa and Yoox Net-a-Porter under one roof, announced a €250 million strategy to create a profitable €4 billion luxury group.

Luxury

Yoox Net-a-Porter’s New Owner Reveals Plan for Profitability

The newly-combined company, LuxExperience, which brings Mytheresa and Yoox Net-a-Porter under one roof, announced a €250 million strategy to create a profitable €4 billion luxury group.


Retail

Dick’s Sporting Goods to Buy Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion

Dick’s largest deal in the sporting goods industry will help the company expand to international markets for the first time.

Retail

Dick’s Sporting Goods to Buy Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion

Dick’s largest deal in the sporting goods industry will help the company expand to international markets for the first time.


Retail

Dick’s Sporting Goods is Nearing $2.3 Billion Deal for Foot Locker

Under the current deal, which could be announced as soon as Thursday, Dick’s will pay $24 per share for Foot Locker.

Retail

Dick’s Sporting Goods is Nearing $2.3 Billion Deal for Foot Locker

Under the current deal, which could be announced as soon as Thursday, Dick’s will pay $24 per share for Foot Locker.


Luxury

Mytheresa Reports Slower Sales Growth

The German e-tailer’s ability to outperform a broader luxury slump was challenged by uncertainty in the US in its fiscal quarter that ended in March — a minor setback as it seeks to become a leader in online luxury.

Luxury

Mytheresa Reports Slower Sales Growth

The German e-tailer’s ability to outperform a broader luxury slump was challenged by uncertainty in the US in its fiscal quarter that ended in March — a minor setback as it seeks to become a leader in online luxury.


Marketing

The Independents Acquires Terminal 9 Studios

The Paris-based documentary production company is The Independents’ second acquisition this year.

Marketing

The Independents Acquires Terminal 9 Studios

The Paris-based documentary production company is The Independents’ second acquisition this year.


Direct-to-Consumer

Andie Acquires Richer Poorer

The two digitally-native brands will sell their products across both sites as the combined company aims to reach $100 million in annual sales in the next three to five years.

Direct-to-Consumer

Andie Acquires Richer Poorer

The two digitally-native brands will sell their products across both sites as the combined company aims to reach $100 million in annual sales in the next three to five years.


Beauty

Church & Dwight to Acquire Hand Sanitiser Brand Touchland for $700 Million

The owner of personal care brands like Viviscal and Nair announced on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the viral hand sanitiser brand, with an earn-out that could take the total purchase price as high as $880 million.

Beauty

Church & Dwight to Acquire Hand Sanitiser Brand Touchland for $700 Million

The owner of personal care brands like Viviscal and Nair announced on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the viral hand sanitiser brand, with an earn-out that could take the total purchase price as high as $880 million.


Retail

Skechers’ $9.4 Billion Blockbuster Buyout, Explained

The comfort sneaker brand’s $63-per-share acquisition by the Brazilian private equity firm 3G shocked both the fashion and financial worlds.

Retail

Skechers’ $9.4 Billion Blockbuster Buyout, Explained

The comfort sneaker brand’s $63-per-share acquisition by the Brazilian private equity firm 3G shocked both the fashion and financial worlds.