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Hudson’s Bay Company to go private

Oct 30, 2019 / Canada
Definitive agreement with shareholders group on the privatization proposal follows an independent evaluation process and negotiations by a Special Committee of the Board of HBC and its advisors

Kering with 14.2% revenue's growth

Oct 30, 2019 / France
The luxury house posted consolidated revenue of 3 884.6 million euros in the third quarter, corresponding to 14.2% growth

Luxury giant LVMH eyed at Tiffany

Oct 29, 2019 / France
French-based luxury goods giant LVMH is aiming to buy Tiffany & Co., the iconic New York jeweller

Steve Madden raises full year guidance

Oct 29, 2019 / United States
The designer and marketer of fashion products announced financial results for the third quarter and adjusted its full year guidance

24 new companies join the Fashion Pact

Oct 29, 2019 / France
Signatory companies of the Fashion Pact have met in Paris for a first working meeting and 24 more companies joined the group

Best quarter ever for Puma

Oct 29, 2019 / Germany
Best set of results posted in a quarter, both in terms of revenue and EBIT, was announced by Germany-based Puma. Footwear with 17% growth

ABG to acquire Barneys New York

Oct 28, 2019 / United States
With the aquisition of the legendary luxury retail brand ABG will enhance its luxury footprint and consolidate its position in the contemporary fashion segment

Kevin Plank steps aside as Under Armour CEO

Oct 28, 2019 / United States
Patrik Frisk to become Chief Executive Officer of Under Armour on the 1st of January 2020. Founder Kevin Plank to become Executive Chairman and Brand Chief

Eric Liedtke to leave adidas by the end of 2019

Oct 28, 2019 / United States
After 25 years at adidas the Executive Board Member of adidas AG has informed the Supervisory Board that he will not be available for the entire next strategic cycle starting in 2021

Arezzo sets a deal to distribute Vans in Brazil

Oct 25, 2019 / Brazil
VF entered in a deal with Arezzo & Co. to handle Vans' suppliers, logistics, distribution, franchising, e-commerce and store expansion in Brazil

JackRabbit to acquire Olympia Sports Stores

Oct 25, 2019 / United States
A portfolio company of CriticalPoint Capital, JackRabbit, announced the cquisition of Olympia Sports Stores. This deal represents the Fourth Investment by JackRabbit over previous 2 years

Mexico: tariffs on imports to remain

Oct 25, 2019 / Mexico
The decision follows a previous announcement indicating tariffs on imports from countries with whom Mexico has no free trade agreement could be eased

Kids just wanna have fun

Oct 25, 2019 / Portugal
Watch the video and get a view of the Portuguese industry children's shoes

Bill McCann as RPFMA's new Executive Director

Oct 24, 2019 / United States
The management and advocacy operations of the Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturers Association are now performed by SMI and COO Bill McCann is the new Executive Director of the association

Elisa Lanciotti elected new Chair of Assocalzaturifici Young Entrepreneurs

Oct 24, 2019 / Italy
During the 34th national convention of Confindustria Young Entrepreneurs in Capri, the Assocalzaturifici youth group elected Elisa Lanciottias Chair for the years 2019-2023
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