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Superdry Sees First Half Profit Wiped Out
Missteps by previous management has led the British retailer's CEO to caution that a turnaround will take up to three years.
Superdry Sees First Half Profit Wiped Out
Missteps by previous management has led the British retailer's CEO to caution that a turnaround will take up to three years.
Safilo Acquires Californian Sunglasses Brand
The eyewear company has agreed to purchase 70 percent of Blenders Eyewear, in a deal estimated to be worth $90 million.
Safilo Acquires Californian Sunglasses Brand
The eyewear company has agreed to purchase 70 percent of Blenders Eyewear, in a deal estimated to be worth $90 million.
Lion Capital Considers Sale of Perricone MD
The London-based private equity firm is reportedly courting the potential sale of the skincare brand that could generate more than $200 million.
Lion Capital Considers Sale of Perricone MD
The London-based private equity firm is reportedly courting the potential sale of the skincare brand that could generate more than $200 million.
Shandong Ruyi Bonds Tumble After S&P Withdraws Rating
Shandong Ruyi, which owns Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot, saw its bonds drop to an all-time low.
Shandong Ruyi Bonds Tumble After S&P Withdraws Rating
Shandong Ruyi, which owns Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot, saw its bonds drop to an all-time low.
Hudson’s Bay Rejects $1.5 Billion Bid From Catalyst Capital
The response is the latest twist in the battle for the struggling retailer, which Chairman Richard Baker said he wants to turn around outside the glare of public markets.
Hudson’s Bay Rejects $1.5 Billion Bid From Catalyst Capital
The response is the latest twist in the battle for the struggling retailer, which Chairman Richard Baker said he wants to turn around outside the glare of public markets.
Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.
Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.
J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO
The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.
J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO
The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.
E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion
The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.
E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion
The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.
Carlyle Is Said to Weigh Bid for Dr. Martens
The British bootmaker is owned by Permira, which is targeting an exit in 2020 via sale or IPO, according to reports.
Carlyle Is Said to Weigh Bid for Dr. Martens
The British bootmaker is owned by Permira, which is targeting an exit in 2020 via sale or IPO, according to reports.
Upbeat Results Prompt a Relief Rally in the SLI
Hermès, LVMH, Moncler and Kering all saw strong quarterly results as success in other markets offsets loss of business in Hong Kong.
Upbeat Results Prompt a Relief Rally in the SLI
Hermès, LVMH, Moncler and Kering all saw strong quarterly results as success in other markets offsets loss of business in Hong Kong.
Under Armour Faces Federal Probe Over Accounting Practices
The sportswear company confirmed on Sunday that it is assisting a federal investigation into claims it had shifted sales from quarter to quarter dating back to 2017.
Under Armour Faces Federal Probe Over Accounting Practices
The sportswear company confirmed on Sunday that it is assisting a federal investigation into claims it had shifted sales from quarter to quarter dating back to 2017.
Google to Buy Fitbit for $2.1 Billion
While the acquisition gives the tech giant access to Fitbit’s 27 million active users, the deal could increase antitrust scrutiny.
Google to Buy Fitbit for $2.1 Billion
While the acquisition gives the tech giant access to Fitbit’s 27 million active users, the deal could increase antitrust scrutiny.
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Trump FTC Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
The organisation’s chairman Andrew Ferguson vowed to aggressively block illegal mergers, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to challenging deals that violate antitrust laws, continuing the stance taken during the Biden administration.
True Religion Acquired by Private Equity Firm Acon Investments
The deal, which included participation from American Eagle’s chief executive, will help the denim maker expand globally.
Sneaker Maker Golden Goose Is Said to Kick Off Milan IPO Soon
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose SpA plans to kick off an initial public offering in Milan as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, extending a strong rebound in European listings this year.
Europe Luxury Stocks Slide After Richemont Chairman Says Inflation Is Denting Demand
Luxury goods stocks slumped in Europe, wiping out more than $25 billion in market value after Richemont chairman Johann Rupert said inflation is starting to dent demand across the region.
US Inflation Cooling as Consumer Prices Rise Moderately Again
US consumer prices increased moderately in July as higher rents were mostly offset by declining costs of goods such as motor vehicles and furniture, a trend that could persuade the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged next month.
Kim Kardashian Hires Wall Street Talent to Bulk Up Buyout Firm
Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm hired a half-dozen financial-industry professionals, including a new chief operating officer who previously worked at alternative investment giant Apollo Global Management Inc.
US Economy Shrinks for a Second Quarter, Raising Recession Odds
Gross domestic product fell at a 0.9 percent annualised rate after a 1.6 percent decline in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department’s preliminary estimate showed Thursday.