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Chinese Firms Make a Push into Luxury

Chinese apparel group Shandong Ruyi said its ambition was to become 'the LVMH group of China.'

Financial Markets

Chinese Firms Make a Push into Luxury

Chinese apparel group Shandong Ruyi said its ambition was to become 'the LVMH group of China.'


Financial Markets

Fosun Buys Majority Stake in Lanvin

The Chinese conglomerate has completed a deal to become the majority shareholder in Lanvin, beating off competition from Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.

Financial Markets

Fosun Buys Majority Stake in Lanvin

The Chinese conglomerate has completed a deal to become the majority shareholder in Lanvin, beating off competition from Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.


Financial Markets

Report: Fosun Outbids Mayhoola for Lanvin

The Chinese conglomerate will inject more than €100 million into the troubled French heritage label, according to market reports.

Financial Markets

Report: Fosun Outbids Mayhoola for Lanvin

The Chinese conglomerate will inject more than €100 million into the troubled French heritage label, according to market reports.


Financial Markets

Sneaker Resale Heats Up

This week, LVMH Luxury Ventures and Index Ventures bet on sneaker marketplaces Stadium Goods and Goat.

Financial Markets

Sneaker Resale Heats Up

This week, LVMH Luxury Ventures and Index Ventures bet on sneaker marketplaces Stadium Goods and Goat.


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Take $486 Million Stake in China Retail Data Firm

Alibaba has been beefing up its retail presence with more than $10 billion of investments into brick-and-mortar outlets amid rising competition from Tencent.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Take $486 Million Stake in China Retail Data Firm

Alibaba has been beefing up its retail presence with more than $10 billion of investments into brick-and-mortar outlets amid rising competition from Tencent.


Financial Markets

Former Perry Ellis Chairman Offers to Buy Company for $430 Million

George Feldenkreis, who is the company’s largest shareholder, offered $27.50 per Perry Ellis share.

Financial Markets

Former Perry Ellis Chairman Offers to Buy Company for $430 Million

George Feldenkreis, who is the company’s largest shareholder, offered $27.50 per Perry Ellis share.


Beauty

How Not To Ruin Your Brand Once You’ve Sold It

Is it possible to sell your brand without selling out? Sarah Brown talks to a group of key beauty founders about the new rules for navigating corporate waters and protecting your company — and yourself.

Beauty

How Not To Ruin Your Brand Once You’ve Sold It

Is it possible to sell your brand without selling out? Sarah Brown talks to a group of key beauty founders about the new rules for navigating corporate waters and protecting your company — and yourself.


Financial Markets

Alibaba to Buy 33 Percent Stake in Ant Financial, Paving Way for IPO

The stake will be the first since Ant's controversial spin-off in 2011.

Financial Markets

Alibaba to Buy 33 Percent Stake in Ant Financial, Paving Way for IPO

The stake will be the first since Ant's controversial spin-off in 2011.


Financial Markets

Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.  

Financial Markets

Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.  


Financial Markets

Activist Investor Says Hudson's Bay Has Ample Cash to Go Private

Jonathan Litt's Land and Buildings hedge fund has been pressing the company to boost its sliding share price by extracting value from its sizeable real estate holdings.  

Financial Markets

Activist Investor Says Hudson's Bay Has Ample Cash to Go Private

Jonathan Litt's Land and Buildings hedge fund has been pressing the company to boost its sliding share price by extracting value from its sizeable real estate holdings.  


China

Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses

In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores ​the ​flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the ​fashion ​sector.​​

China

Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses

In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores ​the ​flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the ​fashion ​sector.​​


Financial Markets

Fyodor Golan Lands Investment from Eiesha Bharti Pasricha

The London-based womenswear label plans to ramp up its direct-to-consumer business and sell its main collection during pre-seasons.

Financial Markets

Fyodor Golan Lands Investment from Eiesha Bharti Pasricha

The London-based womenswear label plans to ramp up its direct-to-consumer business and sell its main collection during pre-seasons.