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How Gordon Brothers Built Laura Ashley Into a $750 Million Business
The company, known for its liquidation expertise, has put itself into the growing brand management ecosystem.
Analysts Skeptical of Latest Prada, Versace M&A Speculation
The likelihood and potential success of Prada Group acquiring Versace was waved away, citing concerns over…
Chinese Conglomerate Youngor Group Has Acquired Bonpoint
Over 17 years of ownership, private investment firm EPI expanded the luxury children's brand's international…
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The center is France's busiest mall.
L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in Kapital
The denim brand was founded almost 40 years ago in Japan's Kojima district, the birthplace of Japanese denim.
EssilorLuxottica Acquires AI Start-up Pulse Audition to Ramp Up Hearing Aid Solutions
The acquisition of the start-up's AI-powered technology shows the eyewear giant's commitment to scale up its…
Marquee Buys Laura Ashley and Builds to $4 Billion Retail Sales
The brand management company picked up the U.K.-based fashion mainstay from Gordon Brothers.
L’Exception Sold to Asset Management Firm AA Investments
The Hong Kong-based fund, controlled by the Goshayeshi family behind Iranian beauty retail chain Safir, has…
EXCLUSIVE: Tribute Brand Acquires Draup, to Launch New Digital Fashion Platform Fashion.Fun
Draup founder Dani Loftus will join Tribute founder Gala Marija Vrbanić's team as chief commercial officer.
Alibaba to Sell Department Store Chain Intime for $1 Billion, Booking $1.3 Billion Loss
Alibaba will offload Intime to Youngor, the Ningbo-based fashion group, and members of the Intime management…
YMC Cofounder Jimmy Collins Buys Back Brand From French Connection
The brand will move toward a more minimal, genderless aesthetic with prices increasing by around 15 percent.
The Independents Acquires PR and Communications Agency Lucien Pagès
The deal marks the group's fifth acquisition this year as it creates a global powerhouse in luxury, fashion…
EXCLUSIVE: Woolrich Welcomes New Investor to Boost International Footprint
Chinese apparel group Baoxiniao Holding Co. Ltd. has acquired Woolrich's intellectual property rights for all…
Zalando to Acquire Fellow German E-tailer, About You
Online giant Zalando is looking to take a larger share of the European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce…