Merger

News & Analysis

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Luxottica CEO Exits Eyewear Giant Ahead of Essilor Merger

15 December 2017 • By Reuters

15 December 2017 • By Reuters

Luxottica is simplifying its management structure ahead of a mega-merger with Essilor.

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Luxottica CEO Exits Eyewear Giant Ahead of Essilor Merger

Luxottica is simplifying its management structure ahead of a mega-merger with Essilor.

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BoF Exclusive | Karla Otto Merges with Asia-Based K2

7 September 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

7 September 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

The agencies are forming a new entity called The Independents, but will continue to serve clients under their respective brand names.

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BoF Exclusive | Karla Otto Merges with Asia-Based K2

The agencies are forming a new entity called The Independents, but will continue to serve clients under their respective brand names.

Modus and BPCM London Merge

4 September 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

4 September 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

As the business of public relations evolves, the newly created agency ModusBPCM will provide a more integrated approach to marketing and communications.

Modus and BPCM London Merge

As the business of public relations evolves, the newly created agency ModusBPCM will provide a more integrated approach to marketing and communications.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

15 August 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

BoF Professional Exclusive

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.