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Hudson's Bay Deal Brings German Department Stores Together

Two of the most storied names in German department stores are combining in a deal orchestrated by an Austrian real estate billionaire, highlighting the pressures facing traditional retailers amid the rise of Amazon.com Inc.

News & Analysis

Hudson's Bay Deal Brings German Department Stores Together

Two of the most storied names in German department stores are combining in a deal orchestrated by an Austrian real estate billionaire, highlighting the pressures facing traditional retailers amid the rise of Amazon.com Inc.


News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.


News & Analysis

Bluestar Challenges Authentic Brands Group for Brookstone

Authentic Brands proposed to be the so-called stalking horse bidder for Brookstone with an offer of $35 million this week, after acquiring the Nine West shoe and accessories label in June.

News & Analysis

Bluestar Challenges Authentic Brands Group for Brookstone

Authentic Brands proposed to be the so-called stalking horse bidder for Brookstone with an offer of $35 million this week, after acquiring the Nine West shoe and accessories label in June.


News & Analysis

Why Zegna Bought Thom Browne

The Italian company Ermenegildo Zegna Group has acquired 85 percent of the business at a $500 million valuation. Browne is the sole other shareholder.

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Why Zegna Bought Thom Browne

The Italian company Ermenegildo Zegna Group has acquired 85 percent of the business at a $500 million valuation. Browne is the sole other shareholder.


News & Analysis

Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.

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Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.


News & Analysis

Indian Regulator Clears Walmart's $16 Billion Acquisition of Flipkart

The acquisition will give the US retail giant a stronger foothold in Asia's third-largest economy, where it has struggled to expand in the last decade.

News & Analysis

Indian Regulator Clears Walmart's $16 Billion Acquisition of Flipkart

The acquisition will give the US retail giant a stronger foothold in Asia's third-largest economy, where it has struggled to expand in the last decade.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China

This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China

This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.


Retail

Superdry Founder Sells 6.7 Percent Stake

Julian Dunkerton, a former chief executive of the company, has sold a 6.7 percent stake in Superdry, reducing his holding to 18.5 percent.

Retail

Superdry Founder Sells 6.7 Percent Stake

Julian Dunkerton, a former chief executive of the company, has sold a 6.7 percent stake in Superdry, reducing his holding to 18.5 percent.


News & Analysis

Randa Remains Committed to Buying Perry Ellis Despite Rejection

The men's accessories maker offered to buy Perry Ellis for $28 per share, 50 cents higher than the offer from Perry Ellis founder George Feldenkreis, which the company agreed to in June.

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Randa Remains Committed to Buying Perry Ellis Despite Rejection

The men's accessories maker offered to buy Perry Ellis for $28 per share, 50 cents higher than the offer from Perry Ellis founder George Feldenkreis, which the company agreed to in June.


News & Analysis

Randa Accessories Makes Offer to Buy Perry Ellis

Randa's $28-per-share offer is 50 cents higher than a competing offer from the apparel brand's founder George Feldenkreis, and could derail Feldenkreis' deal to take the company private.

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Randa Accessories Makes Offer to Buy Perry Ellis

Randa's $28-per-share offer is 50 cents higher than a competing offer from the apparel brand's founder George Feldenkreis, and could derail Feldenkreis' deal to take the company private.


News & Analysis

Differential Brands to Buy Global Brands' North American Unit

The $1.38 billion deal will give Differential Brands access to licenses for brands including Calvin Klein, Under Armour and Michael Kors.

News & Analysis

Differential Brands to Buy Global Brands' North American Unit

The $1.38 billion deal will give Differential Brands access to licenses for brands including Calvin Klein, Under Armour and Michael Kors.


Luxury

Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m

The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.

Luxury

Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m

The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.