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Retail

Report: Amazon, Forever 21 Vying for Bankrupt American Apparel

Any successful offer would have to top a $66 million stalking horse bid by Canadian apparel maker Gildan Activewear Inc, which American Apparel agreed to when it filed for bankruptcy in November.

Retail

Report: Amazon, Forever 21 Vying for Bankrupt American Apparel

Any successful offer would have to top a $66 million stalking horse bid by Canadian apparel maker Gildan Activewear Inc, which American Apparel agreed to when it filed for bankruptcy in November.


News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade to Kick Off Formal Sale Process in January

Kate Spade & Co. plans to kick off a formal auction process in January with six possible bidders in mind, according to a person familiar with the situation.

News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade to Kick Off Formal Sale Process in January

Kate Spade & Co. plans to kick off a formal auction process in January with six possible bidders in mind, according to a person familiar with the situation.


News & Analysis

Report: Ruyi Group Seeking to Acquire Aquascutum for $120 Million

Shandong Ruyi Group plans to acquire iconic British trench coat maker Aquascutum for about $120 million, people with knowledge of the matter said.

News & Analysis

Report: Ruyi Group Seeking to Acquire Aquascutum for $120 Million

Shandong Ruyi Group plans to acquire iconic British trench coat maker Aquascutum for about $120 million, people with knowledge of the matter said.


Fashion Week

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation

In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.

Fashion Week

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation

In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.


Retail

Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel

Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.

Retail

Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel

Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.


News & Analysis

JD Sports Acquires Go Outdoors for £112.3 Million

The acquisition will complement JD Sports' existing interest in the outdoor market through its Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors and Tiso businesses.

News & Analysis

JD Sports Acquires Go Outdoors for £112.3 Million

The acquisition will complement JD Sports' existing interest in the outdoor market through its Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors and Tiso businesses.


China

Alibaba Buys a Third of Discount Chinese Grocery Chain Sanjiang

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will spend more than 2 billion yuan ($290 million) buying about a third of Sanjiang Shopping Club Co.

China

Alibaba Buys a Third of Discount Chinese Grocery Chain Sanjiang

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will spend more than 2 billion yuan ($290 million) buying about a third of Sanjiang Shopping Club Co.


News & Analysis

Nordstrom Takes a Big Writedown on Trunk Club

"Earlier this month, Nordstrom wrote down the value of Trunk Club by more than half, taking a $197 million goodwill impairment charge. What went

News & Analysis

Nordstrom Takes a Big Writedown on Trunk Club

"Earlier this month, Nordstrom wrote down the value of Trunk Club by more than half, taking a $197 million goodwill impairment charge. What went


News & Analysis

Report: Google Buys Shopping Search Startup to Make Images More Lucrative

Google last month quietly bought Undecidable Labs, a startup founded by a former Apple director that focused on turning online searches into purchases, according to a person familiar with the deal.

News & Analysis

Report: Google Buys Shopping Search Startup to Make Images More Lucrative

Google last month quietly bought Undecidable Labs, a startup founded by a former Apple director that focused on turning online searches into purchases, according to a person familiar with the deal.


Beauty

Estée Lauder to Acquire Too Faced for $1.45 Billion

The acquisition of the millennial-focused cosmetics brand represents Estée Lauder's biggest deal yet.

Beauty

Estée Lauder to Acquire Too Faced for $1.45 Billion

The acquisition of the millennial-focused cosmetics brand represents Estée Lauder's biggest deal yet.


News & Analysis

Blue Nile Selling to Private Firms for $500 million

The Seattle-based company is being bought for $40.75 per share by funds managed by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC.

News & Analysis

Blue Nile Selling to Private Firms for $500 million

The Seattle-based company is being bought for $40.75 per share by funds managed by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC.


News & Analysis

Report: Amazon to Consider Bid for Stake in Dubai’s Souq.com

The stake is said to represent at least 30 percent of the company.

News & Analysis

Report: Amazon to Consider Bid for Stake in Dubai’s Souq.com

The stake is said to represent at least 30 percent of the company.