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Luxury

Exclusive: Roberto Cavalli CEO to Exit as Owner Seeks Sale

Sergio Azzolari is stepping down after less than three years at the helm of the Italian label as its Dubai-based owner aims to bring on a strategic partner to support growth at the loss-making brand.

Luxury

Exclusive: Roberto Cavalli CEO to Exit as Owner Seeks Sale

Sergio Azzolari is stepping down after less than three years at the helm of the Italian label as its Dubai-based owner aims to bring on a strategic partner to support growth at the loss-making brand.


Beauty

L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8

The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.

Beauty

L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8

The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.


Beauty

Why Hailey Bieber Won the Celebrity Beauty Lottery | The Debrief

E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion acquisition of Rhode demonstrates the power of authentic branding amid a sea of generic beauty lines fronted by famous faces.

Beauty

Why Hailey Bieber Won the Celebrity Beauty Lottery | The Debrief

E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion acquisition of Rhode demonstrates the power of authentic branding amid a sea of generic beauty lines fronted by famous faces.


Retail

Case Study | The New Rules for Getting Acquired

Securing an exit at a desirable valuation has gotten harder for start-ups in recent years. But brands with strong growth strategies and loyal followings can still attract buyers that will maintain their integrity while taking their businesses to the next level, regardless of economic conditions.

Retail

Case Study | The New Rules for Getting Acquired

Securing an exit at a desirable valuation has gotten harder for start-ups in recent years. But brands with strong growth strategies and loyal followings can still attract buyers that will maintain their integrity while taking their businesses to the next level, regardless of economic conditions.


Retail

Why Blockbuster Deals Are Back in Fashion

In an era of tariffs and turmoil, fashion’s boldest players are placing billion-dollar bets — and finding bargains in a high-risk, high-reward wave of M&A.

Retail

Why Blockbuster Deals Are Back in Fashion

In an era of tariffs and turmoil, fashion’s boldest players are placing billion-dollar bets — and finding bargains in a high-risk, high-reward wave of M&A.


Luxury

Seeking to Reduce Gucci Dependence, Kering Created a Debt Problem

A string of acquisitions piled up debts just as the industry entered a prolonged slump. Now, those debts are getting harder to manage.

Luxury

Seeking to Reduce Gucci Dependence, Kering Created a Debt Problem

A string of acquisitions piled up debts just as the industry entered a prolonged slump. Now, those debts are getting harder to manage.


Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin for $1 Billion

In an interview with The Business of Beauty, E.l.f. chairman and chief executive Tarang Amin said the two brands recognised the “power” of joining forces.

Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin for $1 Billion

In an interview with The Business of Beauty, E.l.f. chairman and chief executive Tarang Amin said the two brands recognised the “power” of joining forces.


Retail

Retailers Pummelled by Trump’s Trade War Entertain More ‘Take-Private’ Offers

Hit hard by President Trump’s trade war and volatile markets, some publicly traded retailers are increasingly considering offers to sell to private equity.

Retail

Retailers Pummelled by Trump’s Trade War Entertain More ‘Take-Private’ Offers

Hit hard by President Trump’s trade war and volatile markets, some publicly traded retailers are increasingly considering offers to sell to private equity.


Sports

Change Is Coming to the Sneaker Retail Landscape

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ acquisition of Foot Locker will have impacts on the rest of the industry, from brands such as Nike and Adidas to rival retailers like JD Sports.

Sports

Change Is Coming to the Sneaker Retail Landscape

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ acquisition of Foot Locker will have impacts on the rest of the industry, from brands such as Nike and Adidas to rival retailers like JD Sports.


Retail

The Next Sneaker Powerhouse?

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ surprise purchase of Foot Locker sets it up to be a major new player in the global sneaker market — if it can execute on its vision.

Retail

The Next Sneaker Powerhouse?

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ surprise purchase of Foot Locker sets it up to be a major new player in the global sneaker market — if it can execute on its vision.


Luxury

Mytheresa Reports Slower Sales Growth

The German e-tailer’s ability to outperform a broader luxury slump was challenged by uncertainty in the US in its fiscal quarter that ended in March — a minor setback as it seeks to become a leader in online luxury.

Luxury

Mytheresa Reports Slower Sales Growth

The German e-tailer’s ability to outperform a broader luxury slump was challenged by uncertainty in the US in its fiscal quarter that ended in March — a minor setback as it seeks to become a leader in online luxury.


Direct-to-Consumer

Andie Acquires Richer Poorer

The two digitally-native brands will sell their products across both sites as the combined company aims to reach $100 million in annual sales in the next three to five years.

Direct-to-Consumer

Andie Acquires Richer Poorer

The two digitally-native brands will sell their products across both sites as the combined company aims to reach $100 million in annual sales in the next three to five years.