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Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.

Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.


China

Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million

The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.

China

Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million

The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.


News & Analysis

Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion

The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.

News & Analysis

Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion

The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.


News & Analysis

Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.

News & Analysis

Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.


News & Analysis

Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.

News & Analysis

Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.


China

China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital

JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.

China

China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital

JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.


Technology

How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing

From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.

Technology

How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing

From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.


News & Analysis

MatchesFashion Sells at Reported $1 Billion Valuation

Apax Partners has acquired a majority stake in the luxury e-tailer after a fierce bidding war.

News & Analysis

MatchesFashion Sells at Reported $1 Billion Valuation

Apax Partners has acquired a majority stake in the luxury e-tailer after a fierce bidding war.


News & Analysis

Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion

In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.

News & Analysis

Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion

In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.


China

Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.

China

Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.


News & Analysis

Estée Lauder Denies Takeover Rumours

An internal memo sent to employees on Sunday said the company is not for sale, following reports of a potential sale or merger earlier this month.

News & Analysis

Estée Lauder Denies Takeover Rumours

An internal memo sent to employees on Sunday said the company is not for sale, following reports of a potential sale or merger earlier this month.


Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.

Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.