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Carlyle Group Acquires 48 Percent Stake in Moncler Group
Moncler, Henry Cotton's, Marina Yachting and Coast, Weber & Ahaus brands part of deal.
Marni Takes Control of Japanese Business
Marni is buying out its former Japanese distribution partner Bus Stop and lifting its stake in Marni Japan to…
In Brief: Phoenix, Sirius Buy Stake in LK Bennett
London-based private equity companies Phoenix Equity Partners and Sirius Equity have together taken a…
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Fashion M&A Activity Down, No Quick Turnaround Seen
MILAN — The consumer slowdown has company ? the investor slowdown.
French Connection Buys Back Japan Biz
French Connection Group plc bought back the remaining 50 percent stake in its Japanese business, French…
NRDC Heading North: Buys Hudson’s Bay Co., Sees L&T in Canada
The Hudson’s Bay Co. is about get an American-style makeover from its new owner, NRDC Equity Partners...
Xaap Finance Takes Majority Stake in Tarlazzi
The house of Angelo Tarlazzi is the latest fashion player to attract a private equity partner.
NRDC Targeting Hudson’s Bay
NRDC Equity Partners, owner of Lord & Taylor and Fortunoff, is aggressively pursuing Hudson's Bay Co. of…
Stodir Buys 39% Stake in Baugur
The Icelandic holding company Stodir has acquired a 39 percent stake in the investment company Baugur Group…
Roberto Cavalli Backs Off Selling Company
Roberto Cavalli has called off the sale of his namesake fashion label because of market conditions.
Brands Court Potential Investors and Buyers
Most companies would make a deal for the right price, especially amid the current troubled economy, and some…
Belgium’s Van de Velde Buys Sardá Company
Beefing up its luxury lingerie portfolio, Belgian innerwear manufacturer Van de Velde has acquired the…
Gerard Darel Acquired
Private equity firm supports plan to double chain's turnover.
Courtin Family Prepares Tender Offer For Clarins
The Courtin-Clarins family, majority shareholders of Groupe Clarins, plans to buy out the company's minority…