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Calvin Klein Collection RTW Fall 2017

Raf Simons said his debut collection at the house was inspired by American youth.

clock 4hBridget Foley

Business

Senate Dems Prod White House to Stop Ethics Violations

Democrats raised concerns about the ethics controversy surrounding Kellyanne Conway, who plugged Ivanka Trump's brands, sparking calls for an investigation.

clock 4hKristi Ellis

Business

American Giant Making a Bigger Footprint

American Giant is marching ahead with its Made in America strategy, expanding into several new products and factories.

clock 21hArthur Friedman

Mergers and Acquisitions

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Shop.co Grabs ‘Universal Cart’ Rival Zen Shopping in Acquisition

The German start-up said the acquisition is part of its mission to offer shoppers a single place to purchase goods from “across the entire web universe.”

clock 11hKali Hays

Mergers and Acquisitions

Elevate Brandpartners Buys Australian Eyewear Company

The seven month-old San Francisco-based company, which is backed by Boston growth equity firm Summit Partners, has acquired a majority stake in Quay Australia.

clock 17hPatty Huntington

Mergers and Acquisitions

Qatar’s Al Alfia Launches Bid for Australia’s Specialty Fashion Group

The investment company is valuing the retailer at 134 million Australian dollars or $102 million at current exchange.

clock February 9, 2017Patty Huntington

Macy's

Mergers and Acquisitions

B2B Vendors Speculate on a Hudson’s Bay Co. Deal for Macy’s

An acquisition of Macy’s would give the Hudson’s Bay Co. real estate — and another omnichannel platform.

clock February 8, 2017Arthur Zaczkiewicz

Golden Goose London Flagship

Mergers and Acquisitions

The Carlyle Group to Acquire Golden Goose Deluxe Brand

The investment is meant to drive international retail expansion and strengthen the brand’s e-commerce channel.

clock February 2, 2017Luisa Zargani

Mergers and Acquisitions

Shareholder Activism Expected to Pick Up in 2017

Moody’s said activism tends to be credit negative for the company being targeted.

clock February 2, 2017Vicki M. Young

Balenciaga RTW Spring 2017

Mergers and Acquisitions

LVMH, Marcolin to Set Up Joint Venture

As per the agreement, starting in 2018, Marcolin will design and manufacture eyewear for the Céline and Louis Vuitton brands, with the goal of “becoming, in the future, the preferred partner” of the LVMH group in the eyewear business.

clock February 1, 2017Luisa Zargani

Victor Luis

Mergers and Acquisitions

For Coach, Elevating Fashion Now Includes Focus on Outerwear

On the acquisitions front, Coach is looking for great brands where it is confident there’s room for growth.

clock January 31, 2017Vicki M. Young

Mergers and Acquisitions

Steve Madden Ltd. Acquires Schwartz & Benjamin Inc.

The business will continue as a stand-alone operation under the Steve Madden umbrella.

clock January 30, 2017Vicki M. Young

Mergers and Acquisitions

Extension for WBA and Rite Aid Deal

The price for WBA to acquire Rite Aid has been cut to a minimum of $6.50 per share and a maximum of $7.00 per share

clock January 30, 2017Faye Brookman

Backstage at Prada Men's Fall 2017

Mergers and Acquisitions

Luxottica Acquires Brazilian Optical Retail Chain

Óticas Carol operates about 950 franchised stores in Brazil.

clock January 30, 2017Alessandra Turra

Inside a Shoe Box store.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Kirschenbaum Family Is Rebuilding The Shoe Box Business

The family reacquired the brand it founded from the Camuto Group.

clock January 26, 2017Vicki M. Young

Backstage Lanvin Men's Fall 2017

Mergers and Acquisitions

Lanvin Said in Talks With Qatari Investor

The owner of Valentino, Balmain and Pal Zileri recently renewed acquisition discussions, sources said.

clock January 25, 2017WWD Staff

Kopari Beauty coconut products.

Mergers and Acquisitions

L Catterton Teams With Celebrities for Kopari Beauty Investment

Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Karlie Kloss, Hilary Duff and Shay Mitchell have also invested in the coconut oil-based brand.

clock January 24, 2017Allison Collins

Mergers and Acquisitions

Blue Partners Exits Carrefour

The Colony Capital-owned investment vehicle, which partnered with Groupe Arnault to invest in Carrefour in 2007, has sold its 5.1 percent stake.

clock January 24, 2017Alex Wynne

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