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Starwood Said to Offer $1.2 Billion US Shopping Malls for Sale

Starwood is selling malls it had acquired from Westfield Corp. including assets in Chicago, San Francisco and Cleveland.

Financial Markets

Starwood Said to Offer $1.2 Billion US Shopping Malls for Sale

Starwood is selling malls it had acquired from Westfield Corp. including assets in Chicago, San Francisco and Cleveland.


Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Buy 5 Percent Stake in JD.com as Part of Alliance in China

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will acquire a 5 percent stake in Asian e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. as part of a deal that will reshape the US retail chain’s operations in China.

Financial Markets

Wal-Mart to Buy 5 Percent Stake in JD.com as Part of Alliance in China

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will acquire a 5 percent stake in Asian e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. as part of a deal that will reshape the US retail chain’s operations in China.


Financial Markets

LVMH, Kering, Richemont? Where to Place Your Bets.

As the global luxury market drifts, Luca Solca identifies four investment strategies for the sector.

Financial Markets

LVMH, Kering, Richemont? Where to Place Your Bets.

As the global luxury market drifts, Luca Solca identifies four investment strategies for the sector.


Financial Markets

Marzotto Family Backs Hugo Boss’s New CEO by Increasing Stake

Italy’s Marzotto family increased its stake in Hugo Boss, showing confidence that new chief executive officer Mark Langer can turn around the struggling German clothier.

Financial Markets

Marzotto Family Backs Hugo Boss’s New CEO by Increasing Stake

Italy’s Marzotto family increased its stake in Hugo Boss, showing confidence that new chief executive officer Mark Langer can turn around the struggling German clothier.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Shares Squeezed by SEC Probe, SoftBank Sale

The shares have dropped 6.4 percent to $75.92 since May 25.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Shares Squeezed by SEC Probe, SoftBank Sale

The shares have dropped 6.4 percent to $75.92 since May 25.


Financial Markets

China to Open E-Commerce, Other Sectors to Foreign Investment

China will lift restrictions to investments by foreign firms in a range of service industry sectors, including e-commerce, logistics, accounting and auditing, the China Securities News quoted commerce minister Gao Hucheng as saying.

Financial Markets

China to Open E-Commerce, Other Sectors to Foreign Investment

China will lift restrictions to investments by foreign firms in a range of service industry sectors, including e-commerce, logistics, accounting and auditing, the China Securities News quoted commerce minister Gao Hucheng as saying.


Technology

BoF Exclusive | Farfetch Raises $110 Million in 'Strategic' Move

BoF can exclusively reveal that fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch has closed a $110 million Series F round, led by new investors Temasek, IDG Capital Partners and Eurazeo.

Technology

BoF Exclusive | Farfetch Raises $110 Million in 'Strategic' Move

BoF can exclusively reveal that fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch has closed a $110 million Series F round, led by new investors Temasek, IDG Capital Partners and Eurazeo.


Financial Markets

Kinnevik Directors Exit Rocket Board in Sign of Fraying Alliance

Investment AB Kinnevik pulled its two directors from the supervisory board of Rocket Internet SE, the latest sign of growing friction between two companies that have co-invested in European and emerging market startups for several years.

Financial Markets

Kinnevik Directors Exit Rocket Board in Sign of Fraying Alliance

Investment AB Kinnevik pulled its two directors from the supervisory board of Rocket Internet SE, the latest sign of growing friction between two companies that have co-invested in European and emerging market startups for several years.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Affiliate Ant Financial Closes $4.5Bn Funding Round

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's affiliate Ant Financial Services Group has closed a $4.5 billion funding round, paving the way for a long-expected IPO.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Affiliate Ant Financial Closes $4.5Bn Funding Round

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's affiliate Ant Financial Services Group has closed a $4.5 billion funding round, paving the way for a long-expected IPO.


Financial Markets

SoftBank Group Invests $250 Million in Talent Agency WME-IMG

SoftBank Group Corp., the Japanese telecommunications company, invested $250 million in WME-IMG LLC in a deal that values the sports and entertainment agency at $5.5 billion.

Financial Markets

SoftBank Group Invests $250 Million in Talent Agency WME-IMG

SoftBank Group Corp., the Japanese telecommunications company, invested $250 million in WME-IMG LLC in a deal that values the sports and entertainment agency at $5.5 billion.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Indian E-Commerce Race, Everlane Reportedly Seeking Investment

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Indian E-Commerce Race, Everlane Reportedly Seeking Investment

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.


Financial Markets

Zimmermann Secures Investment from General Atlantic, Plans Global Expansion

BoF can exclusively reveal that Australian fashion and swimwear label Zimmermann has taken a minority investment from General Atlantic, a growth equity firm, to fuel the brand’s global expansion.

Financial Markets

Zimmermann Secures Investment from General Atlantic, Plans Global Expansion

BoF can exclusively reveal that Australian fashion and swimwear label Zimmermann has taken a minority investment from General Atlantic, a growth equity firm, to fuel the brand’s global expansion.