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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…
P180 Buys Control of Vince Holdings, Putting Brendan Hoffman Back in the CEO Seat
Hoffman is using his new-found rental savvy to apply a different approach to inventory at the brand.
How Gordon Brothers Built Laura Ashley Into a $750 Million Business
The company, known for its liquidation expertise, has put itself into the growing brand management ecosystem.
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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…
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Sells 15% Stake in Paris’ Forum des Halles Shopping Center
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
The acquisition of the start-up's AI-powered technology shows the eyewear giant's commitment to scale up its…
Marquee Buys Laura Ashley and Builds to $4 Billion Retail Sales
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…
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…