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Samwer Brothers Sell 3.8 Percent Stake in Zalando

Based on Wednesday's closing price, the stake Global Founders GmbH — the investment vehicle of German start-up investors Oliver, Marc and Alexander Samwer — has sold is worth €391 million.

Financial Markets

Samwer Brothers Sell 3.8 Percent Stake in Zalando

Based on Wednesday's closing price, the stake Global Founders GmbH — the investment vehicle of German start-up investors Oliver, Marc and Alexander Samwer — has sold is worth €391 million.


Financial Markets

Dubai's Emaar Buys 51 Percent Stake in E-Commerce Site Namshi

Emaar Malls said it will buy a 51 percent stake in fashion website Namshi from Germany's Rocket Internet for $151 million as competition for technology deals heats up in the Middle East.

Financial Markets

Dubai's Emaar Buys 51 Percent Stake in E-Commerce Site Namshi

Emaar Malls said it will buy a 51 percent stake in fashion website Namshi from Germany's Rocket Internet for $151 million as competition for technology deals heats up in the Middle East.


Financial Markets

H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.

Financial Markets

H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.


Financial Markets

Flipkart Deal With Snapdeal Said to Need Further Investor Approvals

Several important investors have yet to sign on to the deal, which could create a stronger local competitor to battle Amazon in India's e-commerce market.

Financial Markets

Flipkart Deal With Snapdeal Said to Need Further Investor Approvals

Several important investors have yet to sign on to the deal, which could create a stronger local competitor to battle Amazon in India's e-commerce market.


Financial Markets

Miroslava Duma Launches Fashion Tech Lab with $50 Million to Invest

The founder of Buro 24/7 is setting up a hybrid venture that is part investment fund, accelerator and experimental laboratory to commercialise new technologies and sustainable innovation for the fashion industry.

Financial Markets

Miroslava Duma Launches Fashion Tech Lab with $50 Million to Invest

The founder of Buro 24/7 is setting up a hybrid venture that is part investment fund, accelerator and experimental laboratory to commercialise new technologies and sustainable innovation for the fashion industry.


Financial Markets

Matthew Moneypenny Exits Great Bowery

BoF has learned that the chief executive is departing the super-agency he founded in 2014 after disagreements with its investor, the asset management firm Waddell & Reed.

Financial Markets

Matthew Moneypenny Exits Great Bowery

BoF has learned that the chief executive is departing the super-agency he founded in 2014 after disagreements with its investor, the asset management firm Waddell & Reed.


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Breitling's Deal Hits on a Stretch of Good Timing

The Swiss watchmaker's family owners have done well to get a deal at all. At least by keeping a 20 percent stake, they won't be shut out from all the upside.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Breitling's Deal Hits on a Stretch of Good Timing

The Swiss watchmaker's family owners have done well to get a deal at all. At least by keeping a 20 percent stake, they won't be shut out from all the upside.


Financial Markets

Qatar Wealth Fund to Open Office in Silicon Valley

The fund is one of the most active sovereign investors in the world, snapping up stakes in everything from real estate to luxury goods.

Financial Markets

Qatar Wealth Fund to Open Office in Silicon Valley

The fund is one of the most active sovereign investors in the world, snapping up stakes in everything from real estate to luxury goods.


Financial Markets

Google Searches Seen as Luxury Investors' Must-Have Tool in Fashion

Google searches are the new essential tool for luxury investors looking to decipher what's beyond the latest line of Prada purses and Birkin bags.  

Financial Markets

Google Searches Seen as Luxury Investors' Must-Have Tool in Fashion

Google searches are the new essential tool for luxury investors looking to decipher what's beyond the latest line of Prada purses and Birkin bags.  


Financial Markets

Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.

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Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.


Financial Markets

Burberry Surges as Belgian Investor Albert Frere Buys 3 Pct Stake

The shares were up as much as 5.9 percent in London on Tuesday afternoon, to the highest since May 2015.

Financial Markets

Burberry Surges as Belgian Investor Albert Frere Buys 3 Pct Stake

The shares were up as much as 5.9 percent in London on Tuesday afternoon, to the highest since May 2015.


Financial Markets

Retail's Creditors Left Grasping as Brands Are Put Out of Reach

Lenders count on the drawing power instantly recognisable names like J. Crew and Claire's, the “intellectual property,” to provide some value in case a company goes bust.

Financial Markets

Retail's Creditors Left Grasping as Brands Are Put Out of Reach

Lenders count on the drawing power instantly recognisable names like J. Crew and Claire's, the “intellectual property,” to provide some value in case a company goes bust.