Kohl’s adopts ‘poison pill’, says buyout offers undervalue it By Reuters Kohl’s Reuters Last month, activist investor Starboard Value-backed Acacia Research Corp offered to buy the department-store chain for $64 a share, valuing it at roughly $9 billion. Around the same…
Desigual launches collaboration with Libertine founder Johnson Hartig Translated by Roberta HERRERA The Catalan fashion label continues to create collaborations, one of its most recent hallmarks. From a long-term alliance with French couturier Christian LacroixMaría Escoté and artist Miranda Makaroff,…
UK’s Alchemie Technology launches new finishing process for 85% cost reduction Cambridge-based Alchemie Technology has come up with what it says is a “breakthrough textile finishing solution [that] reduces energy costs”. Alchemie Technology Called Novara, the company claims European manufacturers…
Reebok partners with SportChek to expand footprint in Canada Authentic Brands GroupReebok Reebok partners with SportChek to expand Footprint in Canada. – Facebook: Reebok As part of the agreement, as of this Fall, SportChek will carry Reebok apparel and footwear…
Etro beefs up senior management team Translated by Nicola Mira Changes at the top for EtroL Catterton Alberto Candellero (left) and Iacopo Martini – Etro The new executives will report to CEO Fabrizio Cardinali, who started in his role in…
Première Vision Paris to showcase 1,100 exhibitors in new hybrid edition Translated by Nicola Mira Première Vision Paris will be held on February 7-11 in a new hybrid format, which includes a three-day physical show (on February 8-10) for some…
Introducing the first compostable, plastic-free handbag By AFP-Relaxnews Known for its bags made from scraps and other recycled materials, the Been London brand has now gone one step further with a first prototype of a compostable, plastic-free bag. A feat…
Sonia Rykiel bids final farewell to historic boutique on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris Translated by Roberta HERRERA A new chapter closes in the history of Sonia Rykiel The inside of the Sonia Rykiel boutique – Sonia Rykiel Nathalie Rykiel, daughter…
Emilio Pucci to drop ‘see now, buy now’ collection in collaboration with MyTheresa Translated by Nicola Mira Emilio PucciLVMH Camille Miceli – ph Jean-Baptiste Mondino The Florentine label is renowned for its printed patterns and summer (as well as skiing)…
Savage X Fenty inks $125 million investment, opens first retail store in Las Vegas Rihanna Instagram: @savagexfenty Previous investors L CattertonLVMHBernard ArnaultJay-Z The inclusive luxury lingerie company also received a new investment from LionTree, Abu Dhabi Growth Fund (ADG) and…
