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Closed acquisition: Germany's Federal Cartel Office gives green light

The acquisition of Closed by the Böck entrepreneurial family and fashion manager Dieter Holzer can now proceed. Germany's Federal Cartel Office has approved the takeover of the insolvent Closed Group by capital-Home GmbH, the authority announced on Friday. Capital-Home GmbH also holds the majority of shares in the Marc O'Polo Group. “Although...

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Frasers Group becomes majority stakeholder in luxury retailer The Webster

The Webster is set to sell a majority stake of the company to British retail giant Frasers Group as part of a new strategic partnership. The leading shareholder position is currently held by founder and chief executive officer of the luxury retailer Laure Hériard Dubreuil and her family. Through the deal, Frasers intends to provide its own...

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Dieter Holzer appointed new CEO of Closed following acquisition

It was announced a few days ago that the insolvent Hamburg-based fashion company Closed has found new owners. During a press conference on Monday, the parties involved revealed initial details about the brand's future. The purchase price, however, was not disclosed. Dieter Holzer will take over the management of the company as CEO and...

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DK Company takes a stake in Ivy Oak

Berlin-based womenswear brand Ivy Oak is now backed by the Danish fashion group DK Company, which also owns brands such as Wood Wood, Gestuz, Solid, and Ichi. DK Company is investing in Ivy Oak. This will result in the restructuring of Ivy Oak GmbH, the company behind the Berlin-based womenswear brand, into Ivy Oak ApS, the parties announced on...

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Banana Republic acquires fan-built brand archive, launches vintage platform

Banana Republic is honing in on its past. The Gap-owned brand is hoping to bring its history into a fresh light for a new generation through the acquisition of a fan-built archive, ‘Abandoned Republic’. The digital platform, curated by archivist Robyn Adams, exhibits a selection of memorabilia, including illustrated catalogues and original store...

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Ebay acquires Norway's largest resale app Tise

Ebay has signed an agreement to acquire Tise, the most popular Norwegian marketplace for second-hand fashion and interior items, headquartered in Oslo. Tise, a mobile-first application, has over 2.5 million registered users in the Nordic countries, with more than one million in Norway. The total value of the company is estimated at approximately...

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Denim company Cone Denim acquired by Artistic Milliners

A major deal in the denim industry has been announced. Artistic Milliners has acquired a majority stake in the US-based Cone Denim. The company acquired the stake from Elevate Textiles, according to a press release. The acquisition price was not disclosed. Cone Denim will retain its own identity under Artistic Milliners. The press release...

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Skechers goes private: 3G Capital completes acquisition

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., the world's third-largest footwear company, has been acquired in a 9 billion dollars go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital. The acquisition, which was first announced on May 5, 2025, has been completed, and as a result, Skechers' shares will no longer be traded on the NYSE as of September 12. The...

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Inside the Dick’s Sporting Goods playbook: A deep dive into Foot Locker’s new parent company

While Foot Locker is well-known internationally, Dick’s Sporting Goods has largely flown under the radar outside of North America. But its trajectory, from a local bait-and-tackle shop to a 13 billion dollar sporting goods powerhouse, reveals a strategy built on consistent expansion, retail innovation and operational persistence. From bait shop...

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Marcolin acquired by California-based Vsp Vision

Vsp Vision has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Marcolin from private equity firm Pai Partners and other minority shareholders. The acquisition of Marcolin represents a significant investment in the sector by the California-based Vsp Vision. The company stated that this will allow it to offer even more value to its...

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Dick's-Foot Locker merger: Stock option favoured by shareholders

Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker have released the preliminary results regarding the form of payment Foot Locker shareholders will receive in the companies' merger. The deadline for shareholders to choose between cash or Dick's stock was August 29, 2025. Each share of Foot Locker common stock could be exchanged for either 24 dollars in cash...

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Mori makes second acquisition, expands accessory offering with Storksak

Mori is accelerating its expansion efforts through what is now its second acquisition in the baby and childrenswear sector. The London-based brand has snapped up baby changing bag brand Storksak and its sister label Babymel for an undisclosed sum. For Mori founder and CEO, Akin Onal, there was a “natural alignment" with Storksak and Babymel,...