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Retail

Kate Spade's Position Weakens as It Explores Sale

The New York-based handbag maker's first quarterly sales decline in almost eight years couldn’t have come at a worse time, weakening its bargaining power in an eventual sale.

Retail

Kate Spade's Position Weakens as It Explores Sale

The New York-based handbag maker's first quarterly sales decline in almost eight years couldn’t have come at a worse time, weakening its bargaining power in an eventual sale.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Kate Spade Is Dragging Its Heels on a Deal

Kate Spade's sales decline gives potential suitors such as Coach and Michael Kors even more reason not to pay a high premium to buy the $3 billion company.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Kate Spade Is Dragging Its Heels on a Deal

Kate Spade's sales decline gives potential suitors such as Coach and Michael Kors even more reason not to pay a high premium to buy the $3 billion company.


News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.

News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.


News & Analysis

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?

News & Analysis

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?


Marketing

News Bites | Instagram Expands 'Tap to View' Shopping Tags, Bee Shaffer and Francesco Carrozzini are Engaged

In today's News Bites, Instagram opens its shopping tags function to thousands of US retailers, Agnona's London pop-up and Bee Shaffer's engagement.

Marketing

News Bites | Instagram Expands 'Tap to View' Shopping Tags, Bee Shaffer and Francesco Carrozzini are Engaged

In today's News Bites, Instagram opens its shopping tags function to thousands of US retailers, Agnona's London pop-up and Bee Shaffer's engagement.


Financial Markets

Kate Spade Tops Fourth Quarter Profit Forecasts

Kate Spade shares have increased slightly more than 5 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 18 percent in the last 12 months.

Financial Markets

Kate Spade Tops Fourth Quarter Profit Forecasts

Kate Spade shares have increased slightly more than 5 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 18 percent in the last 12 months.


News & Analysis

Kate Spade Jumps After Report Renews Takeover Speculation

The company is awaiting first-round bids, according to reports, renewing speculation that the handbag maker will be swallowed up by a competitor.

News & Analysis

Kate Spade Jumps After Report Renews Takeover Speculation

The company is awaiting first-round bids, according to reports, renewing speculation that the handbag maker will be swallowed up by a competitor.


News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade Attracts Interest From Coach, Michael Kors

The two companies' boards are discussing the feasibility of going ahead with a bid, according to reports.

News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade Attracts Interest From Coach, Michael Kors

The two companies' boards are discussing the feasibility of going ahead with a bid, according to reports.


News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade to Kick Off Formal Sale Process in January

Kate Spade & Co. plans to kick off a formal auction process in January with six possible bidders in mind, according to a person familiar with the situation.

News & Analysis

Report: Kate Spade to Kick Off Formal Sale Process in January

Kate Spade & Co. plans to kick off a formal auction process in January with six possible bidders in mind, according to a person familiar with the situation.


Technology

Snapchat, Facebook or Instagram: Who Is Winning the Social Media Shopping Race?

As fashion brands allocate more of their ad spend to social media, BoF examines which platforms are most efficient at delivering actual sales.

Technology

Snapchat, Facebook or Instagram: Who Is Winning the Social Media Shopping Race?

As fashion brands allocate more of their ad spend to social media, BoF examines which platforms are most efficient at delivering actual sales.