Coach to acquire Stuart Weitzman

Handbags and accessories retailer Coach, agreed Tuesday to acquire women's luxury footwear company Stuart Weitzman from its private-equity owner Sycamore Partners for a total consideration of 574 million dollars (377.92 million pounds), which includes 44 million dollars in (28.9 million pounds) contingent payments. The deal is anticipated to close by May 2015, subject to customary closing conditions.