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L’Oreal Talks Sales Rise, YSL Beaut??
L'Oreal aims to ensure YSL Beaut??'s profits will be as attractive as those of its other luxury brands if a…
GE Helps Fund ENK’s Fashion Growth
GE Commercial Finance's Media, Communications & Entertainment business provided $55 million in financing to…
Maus Freres Ends Gant Offer, Open to Gaining More Shares
Swiss retailer Maus Fr?res SA said Monday it would not extend its takeover offer for Gant, one month after…
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Citizen Buys Bulova
Citizen Watch Co. has acquired Bulova Corp. from Loews Corp. for $250 million as part of its strategy to…
A Contemporary Future: Perry Ellis Ups Women’s By Buying C&C, Laundry
Men's wear firm Perry Ellis International is breaking back into the women's apparel business by buying C&C…
Hiltons Eyeing Jourdan
There soon could be another Hilton in the fashion business - this time, mom Kathy.
Camuto Unit Acquires Development Clothing
VCS Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Camuto Group, has acquired a majority stake in Development…
Courtin-Clarins Family Firm on Stock Ownership
The Courtin-Clarins family repeated Wednesday its unwillingness to cede control of Groupe Clarins and it has…
B2X Buys 2 Trademarks From Hampshire
Hampshire Group Ltd. has sold its Marisa Christina and David Brooks trademarks and inventory to B2X Corp., a…
Liz Lange Sold to Bluestar
Liz Lange, the 10-year-old designer maternity company, has a new parent.
Iconix, Nike Cut $60M Deal for Starter
Iconix Brand Group is deepening its ties to Wal-Mart.
3i Buys Agent Provocateur, Brand Gears Up for Growth
Agent Provocateur is planning an international retail rollout concentrated in the U.S. and Asia with a fresh…
L’Oreal Purchases Canan
L'Oréal has inked a deal to acquire Turkish hair care company Canan, the French beauty giant announced…
Badgley Mischka Parent Seeking Sale
Escada AG has put eveningwear label Badgley Mischka into play as part of the continuing review of the German…