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News & Analysis

Furniture Billionaire Weighs Buying Way Into Japan Apparel

The move would pit furniture seller Nitori Holdings Co. against rivals including Fast Retailing Co., Asia’s largest clothier.

News & Analysis

Furniture Billionaire Weighs Buying Way Into Japan Apparel

The move would pit furniture seller Nitori Holdings Co. against rivals including Fast Retailing Co., Asia’s largest clothier.


Luxury

Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?

Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?

Luxury

Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?

Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?


News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade Attracts Interest From Coach, Michael Kors

The two companies' boards are discussing the feasibility of going ahead with a bid, according to reports.

News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade Attracts Interest From Coach, Michael Kors

The two companies' boards are discussing the feasibility of going ahead with a bid, according to reports.


Luxury

Safilo Plunges as LVMH Said Close to Buying Marcolin Stake

The LVMH agreement could also involve investing in Marcolin’s Italian manufacturing operations, as well as the creation of a new company.

Luxury

Safilo Plunges as LVMH Said Close to Buying Marcolin Stake

The LVMH agreement could also involve investing in Marcolin’s Italian manufacturing operations, as well as the creation of a new company.


News & Analysis

Amazon Said to Walk Away From $1 Billion Souq.com Takeover Talks

The e-commerce business is now seeking other potential investors and is negotiating with mall-operator Majid Al Futtaim.

News & Analysis

Amazon Said to Walk Away From $1 Billion Souq.com Takeover Talks

The e-commerce business is now seeking other potential investors and is negotiating with mall-operator Majid Al Futtaim.


Beauty

Revlon Aims for $5 Billion in Sales With Revitalised Brands

The company’s $419 million purchase of the unprofitable Elizabeth Arden was seen as a surprise by investors who speculated Revlon was an acquisition target rather than a buyer.

Beauty

Revlon Aims for $5 Billion in Sales With Revitalised Brands

The company’s $419 million purchase of the unprofitable Elizabeth Arden was seen as a surprise by investors who speculated Revlon was an acquisition target rather than a buyer.


News & Analysis

With Sale to Canadian Firm, American Apparel Will Be American No Longer

"The company had no interest in American Apparel’s 110 U.S. stores, and opted not to assume leases on its distribution center in La Mirada and

News & Analysis

With Sale to Canadian Firm, American Apparel Will Be American No Longer

"The company had no interest in American Apparel’s 110 U.S. stores, and opted not to assume leases on its distribution center in La Mirada and


Beauty

Coty to Buy Majority Stake in Younique for About $600 million

Coty has inked multiple deals, including the $12.5 billion acquisition of Procter & Gamble Co's specialty beauty business, which included brands such as Clairol and Wella.

Beauty

Coty to Buy Majority Stake in Younique for About $600 million

Coty has inked multiple deals, including the $12.5 billion acquisition of Procter & Gamble Co's specialty beauty business, which included brands such as Clairol and Wella.


Retail

American Apparel Goes Canadian as Gildan Buys Assets at Auction

Gildan will fold American Apparel into its North American distribution networks to gain market share in the fashion basics segment of the market.

Retail

American Apparel Goes Canadian as Gildan Buys Assets at Auction

Gildan will fold American Apparel into its North American distribution networks to gain market share in the fashion basics segment of the market.


Beauty

Valeant to Sell Skincare Brands to L’Oréal for $1.3 Billion

The three brands, CerAve, AcneFree and Ambi, have combined annual sales of about $168 million.

Beauty

Valeant to Sell Skincare Brands to L’Oréal for $1.3 Billion

The three brands, CerAve, AcneFree and Ambi, have combined annual sales of about $168 million.


Retail

Alibaba Leads $2.55 Billion Bid for Chinese Retailer Intime

Intime operates 29 department stores and 17 shopping malls in China, mainly in so-called first- and second-tier cities.

Retail

Alibaba Leads $2.55 Billion Bid for Chinese Retailer Intime

Intime operates 29 department stores and 17 shopping malls in China, mainly in so-called first- and second-tier cities.


Retail

Amazon-American Apparel Deal Would Please Fashionistas and Trump

American Apparel owns a clothing factory in Los Angeles, an added benefit to buying the retailer, that would position Amazon to respond to apparel trends more quickly than competitors that make clothes overseas.

Retail

Amazon-American Apparel Deal Would Please Fashionistas and Trump

American Apparel owns a clothing factory in Los Angeles, an added benefit to buying the retailer, that would position Amazon to respond to apparel trends more quickly than competitors that make clothes overseas.