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Mexx owner RNF Group acquired by HVEG Fashion Group

Two Dutch fashion groups are joining forces: RNF Group is being acquired by HVEG Fashion Group, the parties announced in a press release. The acquisition still has to be approved by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets. RNF Group owns, among others, Mexx, Fred de la Bretoniere and Shabbies. It also has licenses for the development and...

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Coty renews Mexx and Bruno Banani fragrance licenses

Beauty company Coty, which has a portfolio of brands across fragrance, colour cosmetics, and skin and body care, has renewed two of its fragrance licenses with Mexx and Bruno Banani. In a statement, Coty said that its license agreement with Dutch fashion brand Mexx, which began in 2016, has been extended for at least 25 years, encompassing all...

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Mexx goes back to basics after a turbulent 10 years

Amsterdam - Mexx is set to embark on a new chapter. The brand officially relaunched under new ownership last week, presenting its new look and a new strategy. Leo Cantagalli, former Mexx man, has returned and stands at the helm of the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. FashionUnited spoke with him to learn more on his vision for the...

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Mexx plots major EU relaunch: mini collection & focus on e-commerce

London - Things were relatively quiet over at Mexx following its take-over by Dutch company RNF Group. But the fashion brand is ready to jumped back into the limelight again, as its new owners have unveiled the first steps of Mexx's relaunch, which includes the launch of a mini collection and a renewed focus on e-commerce. Mexx and its...

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Mexx acquired for 21 million euros

Turkish company Eroglu Holding reportedly paid a total of 21 million euros for the restarted Dutch fashion label Mexx, a fraction of the price paid for the label when its founder Rattan Chadha first sold it off to American firm Liz Claiborne for 430 million dollars. The Turkish textile and retail company was revealed to be the new owners of Mexx...

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Mexx will liquidate its 95 stores in Canada by the end of February

The insolvent fashion retailer will be shutting down all its stores in Canada, so by the end of this week week, 25 locations and 250 jobs will be gone, reported the CBC. In addition to 1,700 employees at its retail operations, the company has 85 at its head office and distribution centre, which will close in March, announced the apparel group in...