Acquisitions
Dubai-based property developer acquires Roberto Cavalli
Investment company Vision Investment Co. LCC, owned by Hussain Sajwani, founder of Damac Properties Group, has signed a binding agreement to obtain 100% of Roberto Cavalli S.p.A
5 offers for Roberto Cavalli
Five potential investors presented proposals for the Italian fashion brand Roberto Cavalli. The identity of the candidates was not revealed
ABG acquires Sports Illustrated
The New-York based group acquired a media icon as part of its strategy to build a global platform converging sports, culture and entertainment
VF Corporation completes separation of Kontoor Brands
At the end of last week, the branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories group has announced it has completed the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company
China’s Green Harbor acquires Jason Wu
Chinese private equity firm Green Harbor Investment has bought a majority stake in the parent company of New York’s Jason Wu. The American fashion brand is aiming at the booming Chinese luxury market
LVMH completes the agreement with Belmond
The French-based luxury house has announced it closed the deal with Belmond. On the same occasion, dividends referring to 2018 results have been approved
Xtep International to buy K-Swiss
PRC-based sportswear enterprise Xtep International Holdings Limited announced plans to acquire E-Land Footwear USA Holdings Inc., the parent company for brands K-Swiss, Palladium and Suprabrands
Dr. Martens might be on the verge of being sold
According to several news reports, Permira is hiring bankers to oversee a review of its options for Dr. Martens, just six years after it purchased it from the founding Griggs family
LK Bennett sold to franchise partner
The UK-based premium fashion chain retailing womenswear, leather footwear and accessories has been sold to its Chinese franchise partner Rebecca Feng
Roberto Cavalli closes stores in the US
The Italian fashion house has closed its US stores as it continues to seek for an investor to seal a deal that prevents bankruptcy
Bids for LK Bennett
The UK-based premium fashion chain retailing womenswear, leather footwear and accessories collapsed into administration earlier this month. Now, bids for the business start to be known
Deichmann acquires shoe chain KicksUSA
German shoe retailer Deichmann is investing in China and the US with several initiatives planned for 2019. The acquisition of shoe chain KicksUSA already took place
Leder & Schuh denies talks with CCC
Family-owned shoemaker Leder & Schuh Group denied a media report referring to talks with Polish retailer CCC about a possible takeover
Capri Holdings completes acquisition of Versace
Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, announced it has changed its name from Michael Kors Holdings Limited, and from today its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol will be CPRI. The company also confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Versace
Genesco sells struggling Lids
The Nashville-based group has announced it reached an agreement to sell Lids Sports Group. Payment in cash should amount to 100 million US dollars-
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