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Report: Frasers Group Said In Talks to Buy Gieves & Hawkes
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc is in talks to buy Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes, according to a person familiar with the matter. Gieves …
How Neiman Marcus Group Is Transforming the Associate Experience With a People-First Approach
The fashion and retail industry has evolved its consumer journey in recent years, transforming the relationship with its customers into a fully integrated, personalised experience, …
Inditex Sells Russian Business to Middle Eastern Daher Group
Zara owner Inditex has agreed to sell its stores in Russia to UAE-based Daher Group, though it did not rule out returning to the country …
Ashley’s Frasers Group Raises Stakes in Hugo Boss, Asos
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc is continuing a strategy of taking bets on rivals with the sportswear retailer increasing its holdings at fashion brand Hugo …
Lanvin Group Trims Valuation to $1 Billion Ahead of SPAC Listing
Lanvin Group, the fashion company majority owned by China’s Fosun International Ltd., cut its valuation ahead of an expected public listing later this year, citing pressures …
Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Acquired by Chalhoub Group
London-based luxury marketplace and personalised shopping platform Threads Styling has been acquired by Dubai-based luxury retail and distribution giant Chalhoub Group for an undisclosed sum, …
Italian Fashion Group Zegna Raises Guidance for 2022
Italian fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna raised its full-year guidance on Friday after reporting a 21 percent increase in half-year revenue. The company, which is listed …
The people making a difference: the man who set up a mental health walking group for ‘blokes’ | Mental health
Scott Oughton-Johnson simply did not talk about his feelings. Not when he separated from the mother of his children a decade ago, and not during …
Charles & Keith name K-Pop group as new brand ambassador
Singapore-based footwear and accessories label Charles & Keith has named K-Pop group Itzy as its newest global brand ambassador. Girl group Itzy, known for breakout …
Frasers Group Acquires Fast Fashion Retailer I Saw It First
British businessman Mike Ashley’s fashion group announced it had acquired the womenswear brand for an undisclosed sum in a regulatory filing Thursday. The acquisition of …
Announcing Prada Group on BoF Careers
This week, we are pleased to introduce a new partner on BoF Careers. Prada Group is the owner of global luxury brands including Prada, Miu …
Lanvin Group Aims to Acquire Another Brand Next Year
China’s Fosun International Ltd. is on the hunt for an addition to its collection of fashion brands, which includes Lanvin and St. John Knits — …
South Korean Apparel Group F&F to Acquire Sergio Tacchini
The acquisition, expected to be completed on July 20, will include all the shares of New York-based Sergio Tacchini Operations along with Sergio Tacchini IP …
Authentic Brands Group Settles Lawsuit Against Bolt and Invests in the Fintech Platform
The licensing company has settled and agreed to dismiss its case against Bolt, its e-commerce checkout service provider, the companies announced July 6. As part …
Pomellato Group Names Boris Barboni Chief Marketing and Product Officer
In his new role, Barboni will oversee the international positioning of the Kering-owned jewellery group’s flagship Pomellato brand, as well as its younger, more accessibly …
Civil Society Group Criticises Diamond Watchdog Over Russia Stalemate
The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition on Monday sharply criticised the global diamond watchdog for resisting efforts to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, at this …
Franchise Group Enters Exclusive Talks Over Kohl’s Sale
Kohl’s Corp has entered exclusive negotiations with retail store operator Franchise Group Inc over a potential sale of the department store chain, valuing it at …
Calida Group Acquires Lingerie Brand Cosabella
The Swiss intimates company, which also owns German brands Aubade and On My Skin, acquired the American lingerie label for $80 million, it announced Thursday, …
Authentic Brands Group Sues Fintech Partner Bolt
ABG, which owns the rights to fashion brands like Forever21, Juicy Couture and Barneys New York, alleges that Bolt did not engineer payments software for …