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Myer to acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands business
Australian retailer Myer is all set to acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands business in Australia and New Zealand consisting of Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti and Jacqui E in exchange for the issue of new shares in the company. As part of the agreement, Premier will distribute its existing and new shareholding in Myer to shareholders and...
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Tapestry x Capri merger blocked: What does this mean for the ‘accessible’ fashion market?
On Thursday, October 24, a US judge opted to block Tapestry’s attempt to buy competitor Capri Holdings, with “loss of head-to-head competition” cited as the reasoning. The case, first brought forward in a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), became high profile due to its involvement of notable executives and the fact that the merger...