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News & Analysis

Ferragamo Chairman Rules Out Sale of Iconic Brand

'I’m in love with this company and it’s not for sale,' Ferruccio Ferragamo said Saturday.

News & Analysis

Ferragamo Chairman Rules Out Sale of Iconic Brand

'I’m in love with this company and it’s not for sale,' Ferruccio Ferragamo said Saturday.


Financial Markets

China's Fosun Makes Bid for German Fashion Chain Tom Tailor

The Chinese conglomerate is further expanding its reach into Europe's fashion sector with a bid for struggling struggling clothing retailer Tom Tailor.

Financial Markets

China's Fosun Makes Bid for German Fashion Chain Tom Tailor

The Chinese conglomerate is further expanding its reach into Europe's fashion sector with a bid for struggling struggling clothing retailer Tom Tailor.


Financial Markets

Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake

Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.

Financial Markets

Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake

Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.


News & Analysis

Trussardi Completes Sale of 60 Percent Stake To QuattroR

The two groups confirmed the sale of the majority stake, which would involve a capital increase of around €50 million.

News & Analysis

Trussardi Completes Sale of 60 Percent Stake To QuattroR

The two groups confirmed the sale of the majority stake, which would involve a capital increase of around €50 million.


News & Analysis

Who Will Buy Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand?

News & Analysis

Who Will Buy Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand?


China

L'Occitane Agrees to Buy Skincare Brand Elemis for $900 Million

The acquisition will help bolster L’Occitane's growth globally, while Elemis can leverage its new parent company's geographical presence to expand into new markets.

China

L'Occitane Agrees to Buy Skincare Brand Elemis for $900 Million

The acquisition will help bolster L’Occitane's growth globally, while Elemis can leverage its new parent company's geographical presence to expand into new markets.


News & Analysis

The Billionaire Behind Debenhams' Latest Shakeup

Sports Direct Mike Ashley, who owns about 29 percent of the department store chain, may look to snap up the company, having rescued House of Fraser in August.

News & Analysis

The Billionaire Behind Debenhams' Latest Shakeup

Sports Direct Mike Ashley, who owns about 29 percent of the department store chain, may look to snap up the company, having rescued House of Fraser in August.


News & Analysis

Hudson’s Bay Chairman Buys Stake Held by Ontario Pension Fund

Richard Baker, who built Hudson's Bay Co. into a collection of famous department stores, is buying an additional 8 percent stake held.

News & Analysis

Hudson’s Bay Chairman Buys Stake Held by Ontario Pension Fund

Richard Baker, who built Hudson's Bay Co. into a collection of famous department stores, is buying an additional 8 percent stake held.


Luxury

Report: Trussardi Acquired by Quattro R

Trussardi’s founding family has sold the fashion house to investment fund Quattro R, according to a report published by Italian news site Pambianco.

Luxury

Report: Trussardi Acquired by Quattro R

Trussardi’s founding family has sold the fashion house to investment fund Quattro R, according to a report published by Italian news site Pambianco.


Beauty

Op-Ed | Secrets of the Booming Beauty Business

The industry is getting a much-needed refresh that should keep bankers busy.

Beauty

Op-Ed | Secrets of the Booming Beauty Business

The industry is getting a much-needed refresh that should keep bankers busy.


Luxury

Armani Will Remain Independent

Despite being approached by various suitors, the Italian fashion house intends to remain an independent player.

Luxury

Armani Will Remain Independent

Despite being approached by various suitors, the Italian fashion house intends to remain an independent player.


News & Analysis

Walmart Acquires Online Lingerie Retailer Bare Necessities

This marks the second apparel-focused acquisition for the world's biggest retailer in less than two weeks as it seeks deeper inroads into the online fashion space.

News & Analysis

Walmart Acquires Online Lingerie Retailer Bare Necessities

This marks the second apparel-focused acquisition for the world's biggest retailer in less than two weeks as it seeks deeper inroads into the online fashion space.