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Mytheresa to Be Renamed LuxExperience Ahead of Yoox Net-a-porter Acquisition
Mytheresa is making a fresh start, with a new name for its holding company — and stock exchange ticker — as…
Marco Bizzarri Said Among Those Eyeing Versace in Competitive Sale Process
The former Gucci president and CEO is said to be busy raising funds to invest in the Milan-based fashion…
SKKY Partners Invests in London Skin Care Brand 111Skin
The private equity firm founded by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons has taken a minority stake, while the terms…
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Chinese Conglomerate Youngor Group Has Acquired Bonpoint
Over 17 years of ownership, private investment firm EPI expanded the luxury children's brand's international…
Consortium Brand Partners Acquires Jonathan Adler Business
The investment firm partnered with American Exchange Group, which will operate the company's 10 stores and…
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The center is France's busiest mall.
L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in Kapital
The denim brand was founded almost 40 years ago in Japan's Kojima district, the birthplace of Japanese denim.
EssilorLuxottica Acquires AI Start-up Pulse Audition to Ramp Up Hearing Aid Solutions
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The brand management company picked up the U.K.-based fashion mainstay from Gordon Brothers.
L’Exception Sold to Asset Management Firm AA Investments
The Hong Kong-based fund, controlled by the Goshayeshi family behind Iranian beauty retail chain Safir, has…
EXCLUSIVE: Tribute Brand Acquires Draup, to Launch New Digital Fashion Platform Fashion.Fun
Draup founder Dani Loftus will join Tribute founder Gala Marija Vrbanić's team as chief commercial officer.
Alibaba to Sell Department Store Chain Intime for $1 Billion, Booking $1.3 Billion Loss
Alibaba will offload Intime to Youngor, the Ningbo-based fashion group, and members of the Intime management…