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News analysis: could troubled Dr Martens be taken over as potential buyers circle?
Dr Martens is heavily focused on its recovery, but that turnaround may not happen under its current ownership structure with a report saying it’s being eyed for a takeover by a number of major non-UK firms.
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Armani "doesn’t rule out" merger or IPO in succession plan
Three months before his 90th birthday, Giorgio Armani is hinting at possible big changes for his Italian fashion empire once he’s no longer in charge.
Luxury
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L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
Beauty
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Italy's Cucinelli defies slowdown fears with 16.5% growth in sales
Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli said on Wednesday its sales rose 16.5% at current exchange rates in the first quarter, driven by growth in all regions, including Asia.
Luxury
Business
Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO
Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.
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News analysis: could troubled Dr Martens be taken over as potential buyers circle?
Dr Martens is heavily focused on its recovery, but that turnaround may not happen under its current ownership structure with a report saying it’s being eyed for a takeover by a number of major non-UK firms.
Fashion
Business
Armani "doesn’t rule out" merger or IPO in succession plan
Three months before his 90th birthday, Giorgio Armani is hinting at possible big changes for his Italian fashion empire once he’s no longer in charge.
Luxury
Business
L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
Beauty
Business
Italy's Cucinelli defies slowdown fears with 16.5% growth in sales
Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli said on Wednesday its sales rose 16.5% at current exchange rates in the first quarter, driven by growth in all regions, including Asia.
Luxury
Business
Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO
Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.
Fashion
Appointments
Business
JD Sports agrees to buy Hibbett for $1bn+
The JD Sports Fashion acquisition spree is showing no signs of slowing down with the company on Tuesday announcing the proposed acquisition of Hibbett Inc, the American stock exchange-listed retail peer.
Fashion
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Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell
After news that the FTC in the US wants to block Tapestry’s takeover of Capri Holdings on competition grounds, both companies have issued statements defending their plans.
Luxury
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Bucherer fetes latest collection inspired by Manhattan
The jewelry brand adjacent to watch parent company Tourneau leaned into its experiential side to celebrate the collection, which took cues from the Big Apple skyline.
Luxury
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US FTC sues to block $8.5 billion takeover of Capri by Tapestry
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block Tapestry's $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri saying it would eliminate "direct head-to-head competition" between the brands of the two luxury handbag makers.
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Furniture Fair: The Karl Lagerfeld label joins forces with Toan Nguyen, Thom Browne with Frette
In Milan, Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his second home collection, Thom Browne launched a textile line with Italian manufacturer Frette and luxury outlet Fidenza Village teamed up with artist Cyril Lancelin.
Lifestyle
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Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton
The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly projects.
Fashion
Trade shows
Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
Fashion
Trade shows
Shanghai’s big textile trade shows open on cautiously optimistic note
The Intertextile show, with 3,000 fabric producers exhibiting, and the Chic show, with its 1,200 apparel manufacturers, kicked off on March 6 amidst hopes of renewed growth in Western and Chinese demand.
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