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Luxury

Versace Owner Capri Jumps on Prada Moving Closer to Purchase

Capri Holdings Ltd. saw its shares rise as much as 9.6 percent following reports that it is close to selling its Italian luxury brand Versace to Prada for up to €1.5 billion, a deal that could help Prada compete with luxury giants like LVMH and Kering SA.

Luxury

Versace Owner Capri Jumps on Prada Moving Closer to Purchase

Capri Holdings Ltd. saw its shares rise as much as 9.6 percent following reports that it is close to selling its Italian luxury brand Versace to Prada for up to €1.5 billion, a deal that could help Prada compete with luxury giants like LVMH and Kering SA.


Luxury

Report: Prada Moving Closer to €1.5 Billion Versace Deal

Talks between Prada and Versace owner Capri are progressing and could results in a deal in March, Bloomberg reports.

Luxury

Report: Prada Moving Closer to €1.5 Billion Versace Deal

Talks between Prada and Versace owner Capri are progressing and could results in a deal in March, Bloomberg reports.


Luxury

Inside Coupang’s Tug of War With Farfetch

A year into its ownership of the embattled luxury e-tailer, the South Korean e-commerce giant is whipping Farfetch into shape, reaching near breakeven in its latest quarter. But company insiders say Coupang has gone from cutting fat to cutting muscle, stripping Farfetch of its ability to compete for the attention and dollars of key ultra-wealthy shoppers who account for 30 percent of its annual sales.

Luxury

Inside Coupang’s Tug of War With Farfetch

A year into its ownership of the embattled luxury e-tailer, the South Korean e-commerce giant is whipping Farfetch into shape, reaching near breakeven in its latest quarter. But company insiders say Coupang has gone from cutting fat to cutting muscle, stripping Farfetch of its ability to compete for the attention and dollars of key ultra-wealthy shoppers who account for 30 percent of its annual sales.


Beauty

Kayali Bought by Co-Founder and Private Equity Firm General Atlantic

Dubai-based Huda Beauty will sell the buzzy fragrance line to its co-founder, Mona Kattan, and General Atlantic, buying back a stake held by TSG Consumer Partners since 2017.

Beauty

Kayali Bought by Co-Founder and Private Equity Firm General Atlantic

Dubai-based Huda Beauty will sell the buzzy fragrance line to its co-founder, Mona Kattan, and General Atlantic, buying back a stake held by TSG Consumer Partners since 2017.


Retail

Steve Madden to Buy UK Shoe Brand Kurt Geiger for $360 Million

The Long Island-based company will acquire fashion and accessory label Kurt Geiger from private equity firm Cinven, with the deal expected to close by the second quarter, pending regulatory approval.

Retail

Steve Madden to Buy UK Shoe Brand Kurt Geiger for $360 Million

The Long Island-based company will acquire fashion and accessory label Kurt Geiger from private equity firm Cinven, with the deal expected to close by the second quarter, pending regulatory approval.


Beauty

Report: Unilever to Acquire Refillable Personal Care Brand Wild For £230 Million

A deal is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, according to Sky News.

Beauty

Report: Unilever to Acquire Refillable Personal Care Brand Wild For £230 Million

A deal is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, according to Sky News.


Luxury

Mytheresa’s Profits Soar Ahead of Its YNAP Acquisition

The German luxury e-tailer more than doubled its adjusted earnings in its second fiscal quarter that ended in December, providing a glimpse into how it will fare once its deal to acquire its competitor, Yoox-Net-a-Porter, is approved.

Luxury

Mytheresa’s Profits Soar Ahead of Its YNAP Acquisition

The German luxury e-tailer more than doubled its adjusted earnings in its second fiscal quarter that ended in December, providing a glimpse into how it will fare once its deal to acquire its competitor, Yoox-Net-a-Porter, is approved.


Retail

Bluestar Alliance Acquires Palm Angels

The acquisition of the Milan-based luxury streetwear label follows the brand-management firm’s purchase of Off-White last year.

Retail

Bluestar Alliance Acquires Palm Angels

The acquisition of the Milan-based luxury streetwear label follows the brand-management firm’s purchase of Off-White last year.


Retail

The Debrief | Fashion’s M&A Market is Heating Up

The Debrief unpacks the forces driving new deals, which brands could be next, and what buyers are looking for in 2025.

Retail

The Debrief | Fashion’s M&A Market is Heating Up

The Debrief unpacks the forces driving new deals, which brands could be next, and what buyers are looking for in 2025.


Luxury

LVMH and Stella McCartney Brand Part Ways

The designer is buying back LVMH’s minority stake in her namesake label but will continue to advise the group on sustainability issues.

Luxury

LVMH and Stella McCartney Brand Part Ways

The designer is buying back LVMH’s minority stake in her namesake label but will continue to advise the group on sustainability issues.


Retail

Mytheresa to Rename Parent Company After YNAP Acquisition

The German luxury e-tailer will change the name of its holding company to LuxExperience after it closes its deal to acquire Yoox-Net-a-Porter.

Retail

Mytheresa to Rename Parent Company After YNAP Acquisition

The German luxury e-tailer will change the name of its holding company to LuxExperience after it closes its deal to acquire Yoox-Net-a-Porter.


Retail

Abu Dhabi-Based Royal Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Pangaia

The material science and apparel brand has struggled to sustain its footing after its brightly coloured tracksuits drove initial explosive growth during the pandemic.

Retail

Abu Dhabi-Based Royal Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Pangaia

The material science and apparel brand has struggled to sustain its footing after its brightly coloured tracksuits drove initial explosive growth during the pandemic.