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Unified Commerce Buys Greats From Steve Madden
Steve Madden will also become an investor in the direct-to-consumer platform as part of the deal.
Deckers Sells Sanuk to Canadian Active Company Lolë Brands
Terms of the deal, which closed on Thursday, were not disclosed.
Heavily Indebted Retailer Coin Opening Up to New Investors
The Italian retailer is said to have hired consultancy Kpgm to explore M&A options.
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L Catterton believes Value Retail is well positioned for growth and continued success, whereas seller…
How the FTC Could Complicate the Saks-Neiman’s Merger
The presence of Amazon and Salesforce could complicate approvals for HBC's move to merge Saks and Neiman…
Auréa Group Steps Forward to Buy The Body Shop
A consortium led by Auréa Group is in exclusive talks to buy what remains of The Body Shop International with…
Unpacking EssilorLuxottica’s Surprise $1.5 Billion Deal for Supreme
The eyewear giant is adding to its portfolio while the seller, VF Corp., trims back to pay down debt and…
Iris Ventures Leads $10 Million Funding Round Into Luxury Travel Expert Essentialist
Essentialist uses a combination of AI and personalized service to design and organize luxury trips for…
Pomellato Buys Stone Setting Laboratory
Called Valenza Setting Lab, it will help further reinforce the Milan-based jeweler's manufacturing…
Arnaud de Lummen Is Gearing Up to Revive Heritage Brand Rose Bertin, a Marie Antoinette Favorite
Despite a slower m&a scene, de Lummen sees potential.
EXCLUSIVE: LVMH Picks Up Clockmaker L’Épée 1839
With the acquisition of the high-end specialist and its parent company Swiza, the French luxury group is…
Italian Textile, Fashion Supply Chain Has Found Its Sweet Spot in M&A and Aggregation
The wave of acquisitions and other deals in the supply chain are being driven by industrial poles, fashion…
As Shoe Deals Pick Up, Retail Leads Consumer M&A Rebound So Far This Year
Shoe deal activity has certainly begun to heat up in the last few months.