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Abercrombie & Fitch Terminates Acquisition Talks

The decision caused shares in the company to plunge as much as 17 percent in early trading.

News & Analysis

Abercrombie & Fitch Terminates Acquisition Talks

The decision caused shares in the company to plunge as much as 17 percent in early trading.


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QVC Owner to Acquire Remaining 62% of HSN

The deal gives HSN an enterprise value of $2.6 billion and will help Liberty develop its e-commerce and mobile shopping platforms.

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QVC Owner to Acquire Remaining 62% of HSN

The deal gives HSN an enterprise value of $2.6 billion and will help Liberty develop its e-commerce and mobile shopping platforms.


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Richemont Sells Shanghai Tang

After 19 years of ownership, Richemont has sold Shanghai Tang for an undisclosed sum to Italian entrepreneur Alessandro Bastagli.

News & Analysis

Richemont Sells Shanghai Tang

After 19 years of ownership, Richemont has sold Shanghai Tang for an undisclosed sum to Italian entrepreneur Alessandro Bastagli.


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Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart

"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."

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Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart

"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."


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Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods

"The retailer’s $14 billion bet isn’t just about the future of food. It’s about the future of commerce—especially for rich urban consumers."

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Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods

"The retailer’s $14 billion bet isn’t just about the future of food. It’s about the future of commerce—especially for rich urban consumers."


Retail

With Whole Foods, Amazon on Collision Course With Wal-Mart

Amazon and Wal-Mart's acquisitions make it clear that the lines that divided traditional retail from e-commerce are disappearing.

Retail

With Whole Foods, Amazon on Collision Course With Wal-Mart

Amazon and Wal-Mart's acquisitions make it clear that the lines that divided traditional retail from e-commerce are disappearing.


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Why Walmart Bought Bonobos

Walmart’s Marc Lore and Andy Dunn of Bonobos tell BoF why they believe the big-box retailer’s $310 million acquisition of the digital-first menswear brand will propel both companies forward.

News & Analysis

Why Walmart Bought Bonobos

Walmart’s Marc Lore and Andy Dunn of Bonobos tell BoF why they believe the big-box retailer’s $310 million acquisition of the digital-first menswear brand will propel both companies forward.


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News Bites | Colette Celebrates Colombia, Renzo Rosso Buys Stake in RetroSuperFuture

In today's News Bites, Esteban Cortazar gives cult Paris boutique Colette a Colombian spin, while Renzo Rosso's Red Circle Investments acquires a minority stake in eyewear brand RetroSuperFuture.

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News Bites | Colette Celebrates Colombia, Renzo Rosso Buys Stake in RetroSuperFuture

In today's News Bites, Esteban Cortazar gives cult Paris boutique Colette a Colombian spin, while Renzo Rosso's Red Circle Investments acquires a minority stake in eyewear brand RetroSuperFuture.


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Report: Marquee Brands-Led Group to Bid for BCBG

Marquee has partnered with Global Brands Group, a spin-off of global exporter Li & Fung Ltd, which already has a licensing agreement for some of BCBG's brands, sources said.

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Report: Marquee Brands-Led Group to Bid for BCBG

Marquee has partnered with Global Brands Group, a spin-off of global exporter Li & Fung Ltd, which already has a licensing agreement for some of BCBG's brands, sources said.


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Report: Alibaba's Jack Ma invited to join bid for The Body Shop

Private equity firm Investindustrial has invited the investment vehicle of Alibaba founder Jack Ma to join a consortium offering to buy The Body Shop for more than €800 million, sources have said.

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Report: Alibaba's Jack Ma invited to join bid for The Body Shop

Private equity firm Investindustrial has invited the investment vehicle of Alibaba founder Jack Ma to join a consortium offering to buy The Body Shop for more than €800 million, sources have said.


Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Posts First Quarter Loss of $62 Million

The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.

Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Posts First Quarter Loss of $62 Million

The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.


Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties

The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.

Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties

The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.