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Rocket Internet to Invest in Firms That Can Conquer US

Chief executive Oliver Samwer said he would incubate and invest in firms trying to make it in the competitive US market.

Financial Markets

Rocket Internet to Invest in Firms That Can Conquer US

Chief executive Oliver Samwer said he would incubate and invest in firms trying to make it in the competitive US market.


Financial Markets

Jessica Alba's Honest Co. Gets Investment From L Catterton

The $200 million investment from the private equity firm, which is for a minority stake in the business, will help Honest Co. bolster its supply chain and global reach

Financial Markets

Jessica Alba's Honest Co. Gets Investment From L Catterton

The $200 million investment from the private equity firm, which is for a minority stake in the business, will help Honest Co. bolster its supply chain and global reach


Global Markets

Advent to Take Majority Stake in Walmart Brazil

The private equity firm will buy a majority stake in Walmart's Brazilian operations.

Global Markets

Advent to Take Majority Stake in Walmart Brazil

The private equity firm will buy a majority stake in Walmart's Brazilian operations.


Financial Markets

LVMH Leads $60 Million Lyst Injection

Fashion platform Lyst has forged a strategic partnership with the world’s largest luxury conglomerate as the e-commerce market heats up.

Financial Markets

LVMH Leads $60 Million Lyst Injection

Fashion platform Lyst has forged a strategic partnership with the world’s largest luxury conglomerate as the e-commerce market heats up.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre

Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre

Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.


Financial Markets

Burberry Seeks Investor Support for CEO's Turnaround Plan

The trench-coat maker — which reported group revenue of £2.73 billion, down 1 percent — plans to buy back £150 million of shares.

Financial Markets

Burberry Seeks Investor Support for CEO's Turnaround Plan

The trench-coat maker — which reported group revenue of £2.73 billion, down 1 percent — plans to buy back £150 million of shares.


Financial Markets

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Activewear

Emerging activewear brands are on the rise as consumers look beyond ubiquitous sportswear giants. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.

Financial Markets

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Activewear

Emerging activewear brands are on the rise as consumers look beyond ubiquitous sportswear giants. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.


Financial Markets

Tencent-Backed Fashion App Meilishuo Seeks a $4 Billion IPO

The women-focused fashion and cosmetics retailer is in talks with several investment banks about a US initial public offering.

Financial Markets

Tencent-Backed Fashion App Meilishuo Seeks a $4 Billion IPO

The women-focused fashion and cosmetics retailer is in talks with several investment banks about a US initial public offering.


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Invest Extra $2 Billion in Lazada

It brings Alibaba's total investment in Lazada to $4 billion as the company aims for an aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Invest Extra $2 Billion in Lazada

It brings Alibaba's total investment in Lazada to $4 billion as the company aims for an aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia.


Financial Markets

What's Acne Studios Worth?

The Swedish label is up for sale and market sources say it could fetch €400 million to €500 million — potentially more if there is competition.

Financial Markets

What's Acne Studios Worth?

The Swedish label is up for sale and market sources say it could fetch €400 million to €500 million — potentially more if there is competition.


Financial Markets

Who Will LVMH and Kering Buy Next?

A deal with Chanel, Richemont or Prada would change the industry's structure.

Financial Markets

Who Will LVMH and Kering Buy Next?

A deal with Chanel, Richemont or Prada would change the industry's structure.


Financial Markets

Nordstrom Family Group Finalising Take-Private Offer

The founding family group met with investment banks last week and is hoping to submit an offer as early as next month once the banks get approval from their credit committees to provide the financing, the sources said.

Financial Markets

Nordstrom Family Group Finalising Take-Private Offer

The founding family group met with investment banks last week and is hoping to submit an offer as early as next month once the banks get approval from their credit committees to provide the financing, the sources said.