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The Little-Known Owner of Juicy Couture Is on an Acquisition Spree

Authentic Brands Group, the little-known name behind such well-known apparel labels as Juicy Couture and Tapout, is gobbling up brands through acquisitions and asserting itself as a force in the apparel world.

Financial Markets

The Little-Known Owner of Juicy Couture Is on an Acquisition Spree

Authentic Brands Group, the little-known name behind such well-known apparel labels as Juicy Couture and Tapout, is gobbling up brands through acquisitions and asserting itself as a force in the apparel world.


Retail

Wal-Mart Eyes Amazon in Potentially Costly E-Commerce Battle

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said that it would take a different approach to online growth than Amazon.com Inc by using its large network of stores as distribution points.

Retail

Wal-Mart Eyes Amazon in Potentially Costly E-Commerce Battle

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said that it would take a different approach to online growth than Amazon.com Inc by using its large network of stores as distribution points.


Financial Markets

Ascena Agrees to Buy Ann Taylor Owner for $2.16 Billion

Ascena Retail Group Inc. agreed to buy Ann Inc. for about $2.16 billion, adding the Ann Taylor and Loft chains to its collection of women’s apparel brands.

Financial Markets

Ascena Agrees to Buy Ann Taylor Owner for $2.16 Billion

Ascena Retail Group Inc. agreed to buy Ann Inc. for about $2.16 billion, adding the Ann Taylor and Loft chains to its collection of women’s apparel brands.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Approach Africa with a New Mindset

For Africa to attract the investment it needs, the fashion world needs to let go of some myths and misconceptions about the continent, says Liya Kebede.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Approach Africa with a New Mindset

For Africa to attract the investment it needs, the fashion world needs to let go of some myths and misconceptions about the continent, says Liya Kebede.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Startups, VFiles, 3D Printing, Warby Parker

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

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Startups, VFiles, 3D Printing, Warby Parker

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


Retail

Authentic Brands Adds Jones New York to Portfolio

Authentic Brands Group says it will add Jones New York to its portfolio of women's fashion brands.

Retail

Authentic Brands Adds Jones New York to Portfolio

Authentic Brands Group says it will add Jones New York to its portfolio of women's fashion brands.


Financial Markets

Online Fashion Marketplace Poshmark Raises $25 Million Funding Round

The fashion marketplace announced on Tuesday that it has raised $25 million in venture funding, bringing its total funding to $47.2 million.

Financial Markets

Online Fashion Marketplace Poshmark Raises $25 Million Funding Round

The fashion marketplace announced on Tuesday that it has raised $25 million in venture funding, bringing its total funding to $47.2 million.


Financial Markets

Indonesia's Lippo Appoints Banks for $200 Million E-Commerce Funding

Lippo Group has appointed Credit Suisse and Bank of America Merrill Lynch to lead its first round of funding, worth $200 million, for its e-commerce push.

Financial Markets

Indonesia's Lippo Appoints Banks for $200 Million E-Commerce Funding

Lippo Group has appointed Credit Suisse and Bank of America Merrill Lynch to lead its first round of funding, worth $200 million, for its e-commerce push.


Financial Markets

Online Luxury Reseller RealReal Raises $40 Million in Funding

The RealReal built a $100 million business around second-hand Chanel flap bags and lightly scuffed Christian Louboutin pumps. Now it wants to double in size using a new injection of venture funding.

Financial Markets

Online Luxury Reseller RealReal Raises $40 Million in Funding

The RealReal built a $100 million business around second-hand Chanel flap bags and lightly scuffed Christian Louboutin pumps. Now it wants to double in size using a new injection of venture funding.


Financial Markets

Yoox Revives Talks With Richemont on Net-a-Porter Combination

Yoox SpA, the Italian online fashion retailer, said it has revived talks with Cie. Financiere Richemont SA over a possible link-up with the Swiss company’s Net-a-Porter unit.

Financial Markets

Yoox Revives Talks With Richemont on Net-a-Porter Combination

Yoox SpA, the Italian online fashion retailer, said it has revived talks with Cie. Financiere Richemont SA over a possible link-up with the Swiss company’s Net-a-Porter unit.


Financial Markets

Peter Pilotto Raises First Investment

BoF can exclusively reveal that womenswear label Peter Pilotto has secured investment from MH Luxe and Megha Mittal. BoF sits down with designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos to find out how the duo pushed beyond prints to build one of London’s most successful young fashion businesses.

Financial Markets

Peter Pilotto Raises First Investment

BoF can exclusively reveal that womenswear label Peter Pilotto has secured investment from MH Luxe and Megha Mittal. BoF sits down with designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos to find out how the duo pushed beyond prints to build one of London’s most successful young fashion businesses.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss $2.7 Billion Return is the Biggest for Permira

Fashion retailer Hugo Boss, an investment emblematic of the difficulties facing its private-equity owner Permira Advisers during the financial crisis, proved to be one of the company’s biggest winners of recent years.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss $2.7 Billion Return is the Biggest for Permira

Fashion retailer Hugo Boss, an investment emblematic of the difficulties facing its private-equity owner Permira Advisers during the financial crisis, proved to be one of the company’s biggest winners of recent years.