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Beauty

Report: L'Oreal Rounds Up Bidders for Body Shop Auction

The French giant is reported to have chosen Brazilian cosmetics firm Natura Cosmeticos as well as a number of firms like CVC Capital Partners and Investindustrial Advisors  for the next round of auction for its Body Shop business.

Beauty

Report: L'Oreal Rounds Up Bidders for Body Shop Auction

The French giant is reported to have chosen Brazilian cosmetics firm Natura Cosmeticos as well as a number of firms like CVC Capital Partners and Investindustrial Advisors  for the next round of auction for its Body Shop business.


Retail

Kate Spade's Position Weakens as It Explores Sale

The New York-based handbag maker's first quarterly sales decline in almost eight years couldn’t have come at a worse time, weakening its bargaining power in an eventual sale.

Retail

Kate Spade's Position Weakens as It Explores Sale

The New York-based handbag maker's first quarterly sales decline in almost eight years couldn’t have come at a worse time, weakening its bargaining power in an eventual sale.


China

Shares of Chinese Shoe Retailer Belle Halted Amidst Buyout Rumours

The potential buyout of the $5.7 billion women's footwear retailer by CDH Investments Fund Management Co. could be the largest-ever deal for a Hong Kong-listed consumer company.

China

Shares of Chinese Shoe Retailer Belle Halted Amidst Buyout Rumours

The potential buyout of the $5.7 billion women's footwear retailer by CDH Investments Fund Management Co. could be the largest-ever deal for a Hong Kong-listed consumer company.


News & Analysis

Walmart's Push to Boost Online Fashion Presence With Acquisitions

A Bonobos deal would mark the company's fourth acquisition of a small online clothing-and-accessories brand since the start of 2017.

News & Analysis

Walmart's Push to Boost Online Fashion Presence With Acquisitions

A Bonobos deal would mark the company's fourth acquisition of a small online clothing-and-accessories brand since the start of 2017.


News & Analysis

Report: Walmart in Advanced Talks to Buy Bonobos

Wal-Mart and Bonobos have agreed on a price and the deal is in final due diligence, according to a report on Recode.

News & Analysis

Report: Walmart in Advanced Talks to Buy Bonobos

Wal-Mart and Bonobos have agreed on a price and the deal is in final due diligence, according to a report on Recode.


News & Analysis

Walmart Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos

"The largest of the Walmart deals under Lore was $70 million, but sources say Bonobos will go for more than that."

News & Analysis

Walmart Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos

"The largest of the Walmart deals under Lore was $70 million, but sources say Bonobos will go for more than that."


News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.

News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.


News & Analysis

Report: Meredith Offer Falls Short of Time Inc's Price Expectations

Time Inc is looking to sell itself for more than $20 per share, but Meredith has so far made a preliminary offer with a price range that values it below that.

News & Analysis

Report: Meredith Offer Falls Short of Time Inc's Price Expectations

Time Inc is looking to sell itself for more than $20 per share, but Meredith has so far made a preliminary offer with a price range that values it below that.


Retail

Retail Woes Dampen Investors' Appetite For Deals

The number of mergers involving apparel, shoes and jewellery dropped 12 percent to 115 in the past year.

Retail

Retail Woes Dampen Investors' Appetite For Deals

The number of mergers involving apparel, shoes and jewellery dropped 12 percent to 115 in the past year.


Retail

Op-Ed | Kate Spade's Takeover Isn't in the Bag Yet

Expectations of a takeover appear to have soared beyond what's realistic. And yet there are some who still harbour hopes of an even bigger premium.

Retail

Op-Ed | Kate Spade's Takeover Isn't in the Bag Yet

Expectations of a takeover appear to have soared beyond what's realistic. And yet there are some who still harbour hopes of an even bigger premium.


Retail

Amazon Wins Battle to Buy Souq.com

The US e-commerce giant trumped an offer from Emaar Malls PJSC, the operator of the world’s biggest shopping centre, which bid $800 million for Souq.com.

Retail

Amazon Wins Battle to Buy Souq.com

The US e-commerce giant trumped an offer from Emaar Malls PJSC, the operator of the world’s biggest shopping centre, which bid $800 million for Souq.com.


News & Analysis

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?

News & Analysis

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?