Clothing & Shoes
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Oct- 2024 -7 October
Footasylum secures £35m funding package for expansion
Footasylum is set to accelerate its growth plans across the UK and beyond after securing a £35m revolving credit facility (RCF) from HSBC UK. Footasylum was acquired by Aurelius, a global alternative investor, in August 2022. Since then, the company has embarked on a strategic store opening and upsizing programme,…
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7 October
Yoox Net-A-Porter to be acquired by Mytheresa in €555m deal
Mytheresa has signed a deal to acquire Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) from Richemont for €555m (£464m).Following the deal, Richemont will acquire a 33% stake in Mytheresa, while Mytheresa will acquire 100% of the share capital of YNAP. Richemont will also provide a six-year revolving credit facility of €100m (£84m) to help…
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4 October
Frasers increases Mulberry stake after failed takeover bid
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has acquired more shares in Mulberry just days after it had a takeover bid for the company rejected. Frasers subscribed for 4.0 million shares at the 100p per share fundraising price, through clawback provisions available to major shareholders. Before this Frasers held 22.1 million shares in…
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4 October
Shein to hold informal talks with investors ahead of possible London float
Shein is reportedly set to hold informal talks with potential investors in the coming weeks regarding its much anticipated London initial public offering (IPO), according to Reuters.Three sources with knowledge of the matter said the discussions will be held as the fast fashion giant awaits UK regulatory approval to launch…
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2 October
Nike withdraws FY guidance amid falling Q1 sales
Nike has withdrawn its full-year guidance after first quarter sales plunged, and ahead of Elliot Hill becoming president and CEO of the group later this month. The company also cancelled an investor day that was set to take place next month. It comes as first quarter revenue fell by 10% to…
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1 October
Authentic Brands acquires Champion in $1.2bn deal
Authentic Brands Group has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of athleticwear brand Champion in a $1.2bn (£899m) deal. As the second-largest brand acquisition in Authentic’s history behind that of Reebok, Champion generates nearly $3bn (£2.2bn) in global retail sales annually. Authentic is set to expand Champion’s global presence…
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1 October
Mulberry rejects Frasers’ £83m takeover offer
Mulberry has rejected a £83m offer from Frasers to take over the company, after stating its offer “did not recognise the company’s substantial future potential value”.Frasers had made the 130 pence-per-share offer yesterday, which would see it acquire 36.8% of the handbag company. Mulberry’s board said it carefully considered the…
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Sep- 2024 -30 September
Peak Performance opens new shop in Covent Garden
Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance has opened its debut UK store in Covent Garden. Renowned for its bold design and technical innovation, Peak Performance has opened a 1,700 sq ft store in 49 Long Acre, delivering its ski and outdoor wear to the UK in a standalone space for the…
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30 September
Former Missguided owner in talks to buy Kurt Geiger
Alteri Investors, former owner of Missguided, is reportedly among a number of parties in discussions to buy Kurt Geiger, according to Sky News. City sources told Sky that the talks were at an early stage and were not being held on an exclusive basis. Several other parties are also considering…
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30 September
Boohoo considers break-up of business
Boohoo bosses are reportedly mulling a break-up of the company after shareholders have pressured the group to revive the business. According to The Times, a number of shareholders at the online retailer are understood to have urged the board to break up the group and spin off its core brands…
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