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Global Markets

South African Retail Giant Mr Price Acquires Studio 88 Group

Mr Price paid 3.3 billion rand ($225.4 million) for a 70 percent stake in the group, which includes brands SideStep, John Craig and Skipper Bar.

Global Markets

South African Retail Giant Mr Price Acquires Studio 88 Group

Mr Price paid 3.3 billion rand ($225.4 million) for a 70 percent stake in the group, which includes brands SideStep, John Craig and Skipper Bar.


Media

Hypebeast Will List in US Following SPAC Deal

The media and lifestyle brand, which first listed in Hong Kong in 2016, will bring its shares to the Nasdaq following a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Media

Hypebeast Will List in US Following SPAC Deal

The media and lifestyle brand, which first listed in Hong Kong in 2016, will bring its shares to the Nasdaq following a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, according to a Wall Street Journal report.


Beauty

Who Beauty Brands Are Hiring

Beauty brands are increasingly looking outside the industry for talent, and adapting executive roles to changes in the market.

Beauty

Who Beauty Brands Are Hiring

Beauty brands are increasingly looking outside the industry for talent, and adapting executive roles to changes in the market.


Retail

Ted Baker Rebuffs US PE Firm’s Takeover Proposals

Britain’s Ted Baker said on Monday it had rejected unsolicited non-binding takeover proposals from private-equity firm Sycamore Partners Management as they significantly undervalued the fashion retailer.

Retail

Ted Baker Rebuffs US PE Firm’s Takeover Proposals

Britain’s Ted Baker said on Monday it had rejected unsolicited non-binding takeover proposals from private-equity firm Sycamore Partners Management as they significantly undervalued the fashion retailer.


Luxury

Richemont Sells Stake in Swiss Watchmaker Greubel Forsey

Founders Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey, along with chief executive officer Antonio Calce, are now the shareholders of the brand, Greubel Forsey said Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Luxury

Richemont Sells Stake in Swiss Watchmaker Greubel Forsey

Founders Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey, along with chief executive officer Antonio Calce, are now the shareholders of the brand, Greubel Forsey said Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.


Retail

Kohl’s Asks Goldman to Coordinate With Bidders for Retailer

Kohl’s said in a statement Monday that it has received multiple preliminary indications of interest that are non-binding and don’t have committed financing.

Retail

Kohl’s Asks Goldman to Coordinate With Bidders for Retailer

Kohl’s said in a statement Monday that it has received multiple preliminary indications of interest that are non-binding and don’t have committed financing.


Global Markets

Reliance Retail Acquires Lingerie and Personal Care Brand Clovia for $125 Million

Marking a continuation of the Indian retail giant’s acquisition spree, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) will take an 89 percent stake in Clovia’s parent Purple Panda Fashions Private Ltd.

Global Markets

Reliance Retail Acquires Lingerie and Personal Care Brand Clovia for $125 Million

Marking a continuation of the Indian retail giant’s acquisition spree, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) will take an 89 percent stake in Clovia’s parent Purple Panda Fashions Private Ltd.


Retail

Report: Private Equity Firm Sycamore Weighs Bid for Ted Baker

US private equity firm Sycamore Partners is weighing a takeover bid for the British fashion retailer Ted Baker, Sky News reported on Thursday.

Retail

Report: Private Equity Firm Sycamore Weighs Bid for Ted Baker

US private equity firm Sycamore Partners is weighing a takeover bid for the British fashion retailer Ted Baker, Sky News reported on Thursday.


Retail

Report: Hudson’s Bay Considers Bid for Kohl’s

Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay, the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, is considering a bid for US department store operator Kohl’s Corp, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

Retail

Report: Hudson’s Bay Considers Bid for Kohl’s

Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay, the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, is considering a bid for US department store operator Kohl’s Corp, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing sources.


Retail

Investment Company HLD in Talks Over Buying Majority Stake in Ba&sh

Investment company HLD said it was in talks with L Catterton — the private equity firm backed by LVMH boss and French billionaire Bernard Arnault over buying a majority stake in Ba&sh.

Retail

Investment Company HLD in Talks Over Buying Majority Stake in Ba&sh

Investment company HLD said it was in talks with L Catterton — the private equity firm backed by LVMH boss and French billionaire Bernard Arnault over buying a majority stake in Ba&sh.


Retail

What Do Activist Investors Want From Fashion?

The arrival of an activist investor can cause a brand's stock to soar, but they can also trigger unpredictable battles over a company’s future.

Retail

What Do Activist Investors Want From Fashion?

The arrival of an activist investor can cause a brand's stock to soar, but they can also trigger unpredictable battles over a company’s future.


Global Markets

Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant

With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.

Global Markets

Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant

With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.