A US judge blocked the pending $8.5 billion merger of US handbag and accessories maker Tapestry and Capri on Thursday, a victory for the US Federal Trade Commission in …
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The Independents Expands to Middle East With Latest Acquisition
The Independents is buying Bureau Béatrice, a multi-media and creative technology agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Bureau Béatrice, founded in 2021, has quickly …
Clariant Completes $810 Million Acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
Clariant acquired Canada’s ingredients and cosmetics maker from International Flavors & Fragrances. Share This Article
The Independents Makes Its Second Acquisition in 2024
The Independents is buying The Sunshine Company, a consultancy and creative agency based in London and Los Angeles, the fashion communications company announced on Wednesday. …
The Independents Continues Its Buying Spree With Kennedy Acquisition
Fashion public relations giant The Independents is adding another agency to its portfolio with the acquisition of London-based Kennedy. Kennedy specialises in strategic consulting for …
South Korea’s Coupang Completes Farfetch Acquisition
South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang on Wednesday announced it finalised its deal to control all of Farfetch’s assets, which include its online luxury marketplace and …
Farfetch Investors Form Group to Oppose Coupang Acquisition
Farfetch’s financial stress continues only a month after finding its white knight. A group of investors, called the 2027 Ad Hoc Group, formed this month …
Farfetch’s Acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter Stake Gets EU Approval
European antitrust regulators have approved a deal that would see Farfetch enter a joint venture with Richemont to take ownership of rival luxury e-commerce platform …
Inside Frasers Group Owner Mike Ashley’s Controversial Acquisition Strategy
In British retail, it’s becoming a question of which retailers Mike Ashley doesn’t have a stake in, rather than which ones he does. The billionaire, …
At Unilever Prestige, An Acquisition Model Focused on the Future of Beauty
Unilever Prestige — Unilever’s arm for premium beauty brands, which includes brands such as Dermalogica, Ren and Tatcha — contributed €1.2 billion to the beauty …
Express, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Bonobos, Posts 15% Sales Dip
Express, Inc. completed its joint acquisition of the menswear brand Bonobos in partnership with WHP Global for a combined purchase price of $75 million, the …
LVMH Strengthens Tiffany & Co.’s Manufacturing Capabilities With New Acquisition
The luxury goods conglomerate has purchased a majority stake in Platinum Invest Group, a France-based jewellery manufacturing group that owns five workshops including Orest and …
Report: ABG Expected to Announce £200 Million Ted Baker Acquisition
Licensing firm Authentic Brands Group is expected to reveal it has finalised a deal to purchase the London-based fashion brand for around £200 million ($240 …