BEBE news and archive

B. Riley increases holding of womenswear label Bebe

Financial services platform B. Riley Financial has snapped up 3.7 million shares of common stock of Bebe Stores, a womenswear label founded by Manny Mashouf. The firm forked out five dollars per share for a total purchase price of 18.5 million dollars from Mashouf himself, bringing its total ownership of the brand to 76 percent. It comes as...

Business

Bebe Stores acquires 47 franchise locations from Franchise Group

Bebe Stores Inc, a global specialty licensor of women’s apparel and accessories, has announced it has acquired 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings rent-to-own franchises from Franchise Group for 35 million dollars. Bebe said the deal also grants it the rights “to build additional franchises in protected geographies throughout the Southeastern United...

Retail

Bebe makes a comeback to India, opens store in Ahmedabad

US-based apparel and accessories brand Bebe has opened an accessories store in Ahmedabad. In its second coming, the brand has forged a partnership with Mikaya Brands and now plans to open about 15 more accessories stores and 10 apparel stores in India over the next two years. Bebe had earlier operated in India with Mumbai-based international...

Apparel

Bebe stores Q4 retail sales down 8.5 percent

REPORT_ For the fourth fiscal quarter, Bebe stores retail sales fell by 8.5 percent compared to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012. Comparable store sales for the fiscal quarter decreased 7.1 percent compared to a decrease of 2.5 percent in the fourth fiscal quarter of the prior year. Retail sales for the fiscal year showed a decrease of 8.6...

Fashion

Sluggish quarter forces retailers into sale mode

After the removal of excise duty on branded apparels, retailers breathed a sigh of relief and were hoping to pass on the benefit to customers. However, yet another sluggish quarter with low consumer sentiment has forced them into announcing end of season sales, much in advance. Now they are banking heavily upon the sale season to boost margins....

Apparel

Bebe brings Narry Singh on Board as Director

Bebe has roped in Narry Singh as a Director on its Board. Singh is a widely respected entrepreneur, advisor and deal-maker for over 20 years. He focuses on launching and growing businesses in digital entertainment, new media, e-commerce and software sectors. Singh was recently selected by the United Nations Foundation as one of the Top 10 ‘...

Apparel

Major Brands unveils new bebe collection

Major Brands the web store has unveiled the fresh new collection of bebe clothes featuring trendy dresses in modern styles. The diverse collections of bebe clothes at this web store showcase the upcoming trends for the season, combining quality designer wear with quality fabric. The brand has always been at the forefront of women’s designer...

Apparel

bebe comes to India

Women’s wear retailer bebe has now entered the Indian market with the launch of its first store at the Pacific Mall, New Delhi. Major Brands has brought the brand to Indian markets, backed with solid expansion and strong promotional plans. The new bebe store is spread across an area of 2,012 sq. ft. It offers exquisite product range like...