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Jack and Sage expands into logo wear segment through Kastlfel acquisition

Colorado-based outdoor apparel company Jack and Sage has acquired the assets, intellectual property and inventory of sustainable apparel label Kastlfel, marking a strategic expansion into the sustainable basics segment. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction also includes a partnership with Kastlfel’s parent company,...

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Aritzia acquires Fred Segal as it accelerates US expansion

Aritzia has acquired Fred Segal from Fred Segal Family LLC, as the Canadian womenswear brand continues on its strong growth path across North America and potentially Europe. In addition to purchasing the Fred Segal brand, intellectual property, and trademarks, Aritzia has also secured the lease for 8100 Melrose Avenue, the original location of...

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Lanvin Group sells Caruso to MondeVita Italy

Raffaele Caruso has completed an ownership transfer from its former shareholder, Lanvin Group, to MondeVita Italy srl. MondeVita Italy srl is part of Mondevo Group, an international investment group backed by private investors with a long-term outlook. Mondevo Group was founded by Hussam Otaibi, founder and chairman, and Fabio Brambilla,...

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US firm Blue Water Venture Partners to acquire Jacadi

Paris, France – The international investment firm Blue Water Venture Partners has announced its intention to acquire children's fashion brand Jacadi Paris. The firm is led by New York-based investor Joseph Hernandez. The news was reported by Les Echos on Thursday. In a statement dated Monday, the investment firm announced it has signed a “letter...

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Frasers Group snaps up majority stake in Italy’s Maxi Sport

British retail giant Frasers Group has secured a majority stake in Maxi Sport SpA, an Italian multi-sport retailer, as it continues to enact its global expansion strategy. Exact terms and details of the agreement, including the size of the acquired stake, were not initially disclosed in the announcement. Maxi Sport’s owners, Emanuele, Giovanni,...

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Lenzing acquires majority stake in TreeToTextile

Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG (Lenzing) is set to acquire a majority stake in the Swedish company TreeToTextile AB. In a statement, the group described the planned acquisition as a “further strategic milestone”. The company, founded in 2014, represents “the next major technological breakthrough in cellulosic fibre production”. Lenzing...

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Blumarine management to be taken over by Exelite

The management of Blumarine is swapping hands. Italian firm Exelite has secured a master licensing agreement for the designer label, taking over responsibility for production, promotion, and distribution of all product categories. As of January 1, 2026, Exelite, formerly Eccellenze Italiane Holding, has further agreed with Blumarine’s parent...

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Brookfield Asset Management: How “Canadian Warren Buffett” became new owner of BHV Marais

The iconic Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville, with its 45,000 square metres and glass rotunda opposite Paris city hall, officially changed property owner on January 28, 2026. For an estimated sum of nearly 300 million euros, investment firm Brookfield Asset Management acquired the department store's building from the Galeries Lafayette group. This...

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Lands’ End and WHP Global form joint venture to leverage intellectual property

US-based digital retailer Lands’ End (Lands’ End) has entered into a definitive agreement with New York-based brand management firm WHP Global (WHP Global) to form a new joint venture. The partnership is designed to unlock the value of the Lands’ End intellectual property while significantly strengthening the retail company’s balance sheet....

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Watches of Switzerland expands US presence with Deutsch & Deutsch acquisition

The UK-based luxury watch specialist Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Deutsch & Deutsch, a family-owned jewelry and timepiece retailer based in Texas. Operating since the 1920s, Deutsch & Deutsch is an authorized distributor for several high-end brands, including Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Tudor,...

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Damiani Group signs agreement to acquire Baume & Mercier from Richemont

Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont and Italian jewellery firm Damiani Group have signed an agreement for the latter to acquire full ownership of specialist watchmaker Baume & Mercier. The private transaction marks a significant shift for the historic watch brand as it joins one of Italy’s last independent family-run luxury groups. With a legacy...

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The Only Agency acquires The Daily Front Row to accelerate its growth

American fashion, lifestyle and media publication The Daily Front Row has been acquired by The Only Agency, a creative management agency working across the fashion, beauty, music and sports industries. The acquisition comes as The Only Agency continues to expand, building on the launch of its sports division last spring. Following the...