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The Big Keep Getting Bigger in the Pandemic-Rearranged Economy

3 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

3 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

Antitrust experts fear that as the largest companies increase market shares, decimated firms might disappear or have little choice but to sell out at fire-sale prices — and that lawmakers will be under pressure not to stand in the way as the economy struggles to recover.
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The Big Keep Getting Bigger in the Pandemic-Rearranged Economy

Antitrust experts fear that as the largest companies increase market shares, decimated firms might disappear or have little choice but to sell out at fire-sale prices — and that lawmakers will be under pressure not to stand in the way as the economy struggles to recover.
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2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

2 March 2020 • By Laure Guilbault and Chantal Fernandez

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2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.
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Old Mutual Backs South African Retailer Footgear’s Acquisition Plans

15 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

15 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

The plan to buy Edcon’s Edgars Active and High Key assets will create one of Southern Africa's largest sports and casual wear businesses.
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Old Mutual Backs South African Retailer Footgear’s Acquisition Plans

The plan to buy Edcon’s Edgars Active and High Key assets will create one of Southern Africa's largest sports and casual wear businesses.
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Bespoke Fashion Start-Ups Join Forces for European Expansion

28 May 2019 • By Reuters

28 May 2019 • By Reuters

Menswear shopping services Outfittery and Modomoto are set to transform into a merged business with a revenue target of over €100 million in 2020.    
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Bespoke Fashion Start-Ups Join Forces for European Expansion

Menswear shopping services Outfittery and Modomoto are set to transform into a merged business with a revenue target of over €100 million in 2020.    
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The Latest Clash Between France and Italy Is Over Sunglasses

21 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

21 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

Shares in EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company, have slumped 22 percent since the two brands merged.
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The Latest Clash Between France and Italy Is Over Sunglasses

Shares in EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company, have slumped 22 percent since the two brands merged.
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Breaking News

Acne Studios Takes Minority Investment

23 December 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

23 December 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

IDG Capital and Hong Kong-based I.T Group have acquired stakes of 30.1 percent and 10.9 percent of the company.
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Acne Studios Takes Minority Investment

IDG Capital and Hong Kong-based I.T Group have acquired stakes of 30.1 percent and 10.9 percent of the company.
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Debenhams Shares Rise After Speculations of Merge with House of Fraser

12 September 2018 • By Reuters

12 September 2018 • By Reuters

Shares in Debenhams rose after an outgoing director of Sports Direct said theboard had discussed combining the department store group with House of Fraser.
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Debenhams Shares Rise After Speculations of Merge with House of Fraser

Shares in Debenhams rose after an outgoing director of Sports Direct said theboard had discussed combining the department store group with House of Fraser.
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Hudson's Bay and Signa Holding Merge Two German Department Store Chains

11 September 2018 • By Reuters

11 September 2018 • By Reuters

The move comes as the department store chains seek to respond to fierce competition from e-commerce players.
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Hudson's Bay and Signa Holding Merge Two German Department Store Chains

The move comes as the department store chains seek to respond to fierce competition from e-commerce players.
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Indian Traders' Group Files Objection to Walmart-Flipkart Deal

28 May 2018 • By Reuters

28 May 2018 • By Reuters

The Confederation of All India Traders said the merger would create unfair competition and result in predatory pricing.
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Indian Traders' Group Files Objection to Walmart-Flipkart Deal

The Confederation of All India Traders said the merger would create unfair competition and result in predatory pricing.
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Op Ed

Op-Ed | Why Michael Kors and Tapestry Should Hold Fire on M&A

7 February 2018 • By Bloomberg

7 February 2018 • By Bloomberg

The two companies want to turn themselves into luxury powerhouses, but they shouldn't let impatience steer them.
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Op-Ed | Why Michael Kors and Tapestry Should Hold Fire on M&A

The two companies want to turn themselves into luxury powerhouses, but they shouldn't let impatience steer them.
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