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Vida Shoes acquires luxury footwear brand Donald Pliner

US footwear firm Vida Shoes International (Vida) has completed the acquisition of US luxury footwear brand Donald Pliner, including all associated intellectual property and brand assets. The transaction officially closed on July 20, 2026. The transaction marks a milestone in the portfolio expansion strategy of Vida as the group strengthens its...

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Donald Pliner takes on new ownership and management

Luxury footwear label Donald Pliner has announced a new ownership. Previously owned by Castanea Partners, Donald Pliner, DJP Holdings, LLC was sold to Studion H 33. Inc, which is owned by John Hanna. This transaction took place at the end of last year. In addition, Hanna assumed the role of CEO of the Pliner brand. The Donald Pliner brand, which...