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China

China’s Icicle Buys Carven

Icicle Fashion Group has acquired the Parisian fashion label, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.

China

China’s Icicle Buys Carven

Icicle Fashion Group has acquired the Parisian fashion label, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.


Retail

Sports Direct Buys Department Store Frasers

The sportswear group has agreed to buy the freehold of the Glasgow's Frasers department store, which trades as part of the House of Fraser business, for £95 million.

Retail

Sports Direct Buys Department Store Frasers

The sportswear group has agreed to buy the freehold of the Glasgow's Frasers department store, which trades as part of the House of Fraser business, for £95 million.


News & Analysis

Remo Ruffini's Investment Company Takes Stake in Attico

Founded by Italian influencers Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, the buzzy young ready-to-wear and accessories brand has sold a 49 percent stake to Moncler's chief executive.

News & Analysis

Remo Ruffini's Investment Company Takes Stake in Attico

Founded by Italian influencers Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, the buzzy young ready-to-wear and accessories brand has sold a 49 percent stake to Moncler's chief executive.


News & Analysis

Hyped Shopping App Spring Is About to Be Acquired

Shipping service ShopRunner is set to buy the digital mall, once dubbed 'Instagram for shopping,' for a fraction of the funding it raised.

News & Analysis

Hyped Shopping App Spring Is About to Be Acquired

Shipping service ShopRunner is set to buy the digital mall, once dubbed 'Instagram for shopping,' for a fraction of the funding it raised.


News & Analysis

Walmart Acquires Plus-Sized Clothing Startup Eloquii

Walmart said the deal is expected to close this quarter.

News & Analysis

Walmart Acquires Plus-Sized Clothing Startup Eloquii

Walmart said the deal is expected to close this quarter.


News & Analysis

Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown

The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.

News & Analysis

Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown

The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.


News & Analysis

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy

The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.

News & Analysis

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy

The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.


News & Analysis

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

News & Analysis

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.


Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?

Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?


Luxury

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs

From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.

Luxury

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs

From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.


News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.

News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.


News & Analysis

Artémis Acquires Courrèges

François Pinault’s holding company has completed a deal to acquire full ownership of the French house.

News & Analysis

Artémis Acquires Courrèges

François Pinault’s holding company has completed a deal to acquire full ownership of the French house.