TowerBrook to acquire French jean brand Kaporal
Kaporal is entering a new era as investment funds TowerBrook takes a majority stake in the brand, not long after signing an agreement for the acquisition of jeanmakers True Religion.
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Urban Outfitters sales miss Wall Street estimates despite profit increase
Teen apparel retailer Urban Outfitters sales missed analysts' estimates even as reduced discounting helped shore up profit in the first quarter.
Camera della Moda recruits star power to bring back Milan center stage
With Bertelli (Prada), Della Valle (Tod's), Angela Missoni and Ermenegildo Zegna serving as vice presidents to President Mario Boselli, the National Chamber of Italian Fashion wants to...
Brunello Cucinelli starts 2013 with a bang
The Italian brand's net profit grew 14.8% to 8.2 million euros for the first quarter of 2013 and sales were up 14.4% to 88.8 million euros, promising results for the rest of the year.
G-Star opens biggest flagship in Cologne
G-Star has chosen Cologne as the home to its biggest flagship yet. Franchise-operated, the store measures a whopping 800m².
M&S's make-or-break clothing strategy gets early thumbs-up
Fashion media and analysts broadly welcomed Marks & Spencer's new clothing strategy and a preview of autumn/winter fashion ranges, giving the firm's boss some respite from pressure over...
CK Calvin Klein gets rebranded
The American group has announced the rebranding of CK Calvin Klein as Calvin Klein. The label's autumn jewellery and watch collection will be the first products released under the new...
Pandora's profit beat lifts shares to two-year high
Danish jewelry maker Pandora beat forecasts for first-quarter core earnings, evidence that its outgoing chief executive's turnaround strategy is paying off.
M&S is latest to sign accord on fire and building safety in Bangladesh
Marks & Spencer, Britain's biggest clothing retailer, said on Tuesday it had joined other store groups in signing an accord on fire and building safety in Bangladesh.
Topman collaborates with Agi & Sam
The British retailer is launching a collection with Agi & Sam, an East End brand that has been present at men's fashion week in London thanks to MAN, a joint venture between Topman and...
Vince selects banks for fall IPO
Vince, owned by St. Louis-based fashion company Kellwood Co, which is controlled by private equity firm Sun Capital, has selected Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Robert W. Baird & Co to lead...
Wolford focuses on development in Greater China
Austrian brand Wolford has opened two new stores in the Greater China region: a fifth in Hong Kong and its first store in Shanghai which will be the brand's flagship in the area.
Acne to open its biggest store to date in Los Angeles
This Autumn, downtown LA will welcome California’s first Acne store. The Swedish brand has secured a 450m² location in the city making this store opening its biggest to date.
True Religion agrees to go private in $835 million deal
Jeans and sportswear maker True Religion Apparel Inc said it would be acquired by investment management firm TowerBrook Capital Partners LP in a deal worth about $835 million.
Luxury services help Yoox buck economic slowdown
Italy's online fashion retailer Yoox expects revenues and profits to grow in 2013 as it continues to reap benefits from its new logistics platform and new contracts with brands. The...
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