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YMC Cofounder Jimmy Collins Buys Back Brand From French Connection
The brand will move toward a more minimal, genderless aesthetic with prices increasing by around 15 percent.
The Independents Acquires PR and Communications Agency Lucien Pagès
The deal marks the group's fifth acquisition this year as it creates a global powerhouse in luxury, fashion…
EXCLUSIVE: Woolrich Welcomes New Investor to Boost International Footprint
Chinese apparel group Baoxiniao Holding Co. Ltd. has acquired Woolrich's intellectual property rights for all…
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Steven Madden Buys ATM, Tony Melillo’s Brand of Elevated Essentials
Tony Melillo will continue as creative director and is looking to get the brand in front of more shoppers…
Rothschild Given Mandate to Seek Investor in Etro
Sources say it is still unclear what kind of deal either L Catterton or the Etro family is looking for…
LVMH Luxury Ventures Fund Takes Minority Stake in Norwegian Luggage Brand Db
Founded in 2012 and originally branded Douchebags, the company said LVMH Luxury Ventures Fund investment…
EXCLUSIVE: London Retailer Machine-A Exits Tomorrow With Backing From Private Investors
Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis will continue to play a key role in the retailer's future, and Steven Ma…
Data Intelligence Firm Luxurynsight Acquires AI Trend Forecaster Heuritech
The deal will enable it to integrate more AI capabilities into its predictive tools for luxury, fashion and…
Secret Sales Acquires H&M Group’s Digital Fashion Outlet Afound
Secret Sales is part of Perwyn's portfolio, a European private equity investor.
United Nomads Group Acquires Caravana From Cho Ventures
Caravana is now led by Artem del Castillo, founder of United Nomads Group. The newly formed entity aims to…
Mohari Hospitality Buys Venice’s Historic Bauer Hotel
Mohari Hospitality made this latest acquisition alongside its strategic partner in Europe, Omnam Investment…
Iris Ventures Invests in Superlativa, a Supplement for Women That Helps Manage Cortisol and Stress
Iris Ventures described the Barcelona-based Superlativa as a "trailblazer in the botanical wellness…
New Guards Group Restructures Under Bankruptcy Protection Law in Italy
An NGG spokesperson said the move to restructure is aimed at "avoiding a bankruptcy filing, and allows NGG to…
Tomorrow Offloads A-Cold-Wall to Frasers-backed Distribution Agency, Four Marketing
Samuel Ross, founder of A-Cold-Wall, is no longer involved with the small, independent brand, and in…