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Jack Wolfskin: Matthew Jung steps down as CEO

Jack Wolfskin will continue without CEO Matthew Jung. Jung left the outdoor outfitter after three and a half years, one and a half of which he spent as chief executive officer, as Jack Wolfskin confirmed to FashionUnited upon request. The former CEO left at his own request to pursue new professional opportunities outside the company. Jung’s...

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Jack Wolfskin acquired by Anta Sports for 260 million euros

German outdoor outfitter Jack Wolfskin is getting a new owner. The US-based group Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. announced on Thursday that it intends to sell the brand to the Chinese sporting goods group Anta Sports Products Limited. A corresponding agreement has already been signed for a basic purchase price of 290 million dollars, which could...

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Anta-led Chinese consortium acquiring Amer Sports for 5.2 billion dollars

Amer Sports Corporation has confirmed a public cash tender to acquire the entire stake in the company’s business by a Chinese investor consortium led by Anta Sports Products Limited. The consortium has offered price under the tender offer of 40 euros in cash per Amer Sports share. Anta had, on September 12 made an all-cash offer to acquire Amer...

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China - Fashion & brand-savvy market holds big players

Propelled by an ongoing surge in e-commerce and mobile shopping, China is poised to surpass the US this year to become the world's largest retail market. In the light of this research by eMarketer, FashionUnited highlights the most interesting Chinese fashion names that have established a global presence and hold a promising future. Chinese...