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Footwear distributor Gardiners Group acquires Dubois

UK-based footwear distributor Gardiners Group has acquired Dubois, a European firm known to distribute brands like Sebago, CAT Footwear, Dickies and Gant. The takeover, for which financial terms were not disclosed, reflects Gardiners’ ambitions to accelerate global growth by increasing its presence in Europe. For Dubois, meanwhile, the...

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Affiliates of CriticalPoint aquire Pura Vida Bracelets from Vera Bradley, Inc.

Affiliates of CriticalPoint have announced the acquisition of Pura Vida Bracelets from fashion and lifestyle brand Vera Bradley, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2012, CriticalPoint is a full-service financial M&A firm offering investment banking, private capital, and valuation services. "At CriticalPoint, we were...

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Borletti group and Quadrivio & Pambianco acquire Twinset

Borletti Group and Quadrivio & Pambianco, through the private equity vehicle Made in Italy Fund II, acquired one hundred percent of Italian fashion brand Twinset from the private equity fund Carlyle, which had controlled it since 2017. The transaction involves equal participation between the two investors, who will jointly support the company's...

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La Perla facing the abyss: Insight into the lingerie brand's takeover and ongoing administration

La Perla, the iconic Italian luxury lingerie brand, was facing a critical period. Years of economic difficulties had undermined its foundations and although a recent business move offered a potential turning point, recovery was not guaranteed. In summary • US businessman Peter Kern acquired La Perla’s key assets, including its production plant...

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Victrix group (Punt Roma): 50 years of fashion, 1,500 employees, and Gerry Weber completing its portfolio

With over five hundred stores across several continents, Punt Roma has established itself as a familiar presence in numerous cities. However, behind this brand lies a much less visible business entity: Géneros de Punto Victrix, S.L. (Victrix), a Spanish group with almost fifty years of experience in the textile sector. Victrix took a decisive...

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Revolve Group reportedly acquires IP of Dion Lee

US e-commerce retailer Revolve Group is believed to have snapped up the intellectual property (IP) assets of Australian fashion brand Dion Lee. This is according to the Australian Financial Review, which said that Revolve had acquired the Sydney-based brand’s assets from its administrator, DVT Group, for under one million dollars. Founded in...

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Italian luxury footwear brand Moreschi makes restart after bankruptcy

Italian luxury footwear brand Moreschi, which was declared bankrupt in 2024, is getting a new chance, according to trade journal WWD. The brand has been acquired by Italian firm Glam Srl, known for the footwear label Superglamourous, together with London-based investment fund Imerman Family Office. The acquisition took place via an auction...

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Authentic enters 311 million dollar deal to acquire Dockers from Levi Strauss

Authentic Brands Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dockers from Levi Strauss & Co. for a transaction value of 311 million dollars. The deal reflects LS&Co.’s strategic efforts to zone in on its direct-to-consumer business. The transaction, which is subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions, has the potential...

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Dick’s Sporting Good confirms 2.4 billion dollar acquisition of Foot Locker

US sportswear chain Dick’s Sporting Goods has confirmed its intention to acquire footwear retailer Foot Locker in a 2.4 billion dollar deal. The duo have entered a definitive merger agreement holding an enterprise value of around 2.5 billion dollars. By combining the companies, Dick’s is setting out to create a global platform within the sports...

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The Independents acquires documentary production firm, Terminal 9 Studios

Communications group The Independents is continuing its acquisition spree. This time, the company has snapped up Paris-based Terminal 9 Studios, a cinematic documentary production company specialised in storytelling for luxury brands. The decision to take over the creative studio “marks an important strategic milestone” for The Independents, the...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods reportedly close to Foot Locker buyout

US retail chain Dick’s Sporting Goods is believed to be close to acquiring Foot Locker Inc. for around 2.3 billion dollars. This is according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that said a deal could be finalised as soon as Thursday, May 15. WSJ stated that Dick’s is looking to buy the footwear retailer for 24 dollars per share,...

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Andie acquires Richer Poorer to accelerate growth

US swimwear brand Andie has acquired Richer Poorer, a company specialising in comfortable clothing such as nautical-inspired t-shirts and jumpers, according to Business of Fashion (BoF). Although the financial terms were not disclosed, the transaction was carried out with Andie's own funds and marks its first acquisition since its founding eight...