Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
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Global Markets
New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is backwards, upside down and inside out
Last night I witnessed the intricate ballet of savvy PR and event-planning that has helped build Marc Jacobs into one of the only truly successful,
New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is backwards, upside down and inside out
Last night I witnessed the intricate ballet of savvy PR and event-planning that has helped build Marc Jacobs into one of the only truly successful,
Technology
YSL: Interactive experimentation
For years now, the Yves Saint-Laurent brand has been a drag on the otherwise strong results posted by many other fashion brands in the Gucci Group,
YSL: Interactive experimentation
For years now, the Yves Saint-Laurent brand has been a drag on the otherwise strong results posted by many other fashion brands in the Gucci Group,
Global Markets
Valentino: Fashioning change from private equity
This week's Economist ominously warns of " The Trouble with Private Equity" at a time when many in the fashion world are wondering how the infusion
Valentino: Fashioning change from private equity
This week's Economist ominously warns of " The Trouble with Private Equity" at a time when many in the fashion world are wondering how the infusion
Global Markets
Tom Ford in person: Go Beta First, New York
On my last trip to New York, I finally managed to see the new Tom Ford flagship store in person. After all of the hubbub about its "Hermes and Oprah"
Tom Ford in person: Go Beta First, New York
On my last trip to New York, I finally managed to see the new Tom Ford flagship store in person. After all of the hubbub about its "Hermes and Oprah"
Technology
Links of the week: Tom Ford, Fashion 2.0, Kate Moss for Top Shop and Chloe's future
Top fashion business links for the week of 30 April, 2007:
Links of the week: Tom Ford, Fashion 2.0, Kate Moss for Top Shop and Chloe's future
Top fashion business links for the week of 30 April, 2007:
Global Markets
Marc Jacobs: The Cult of Corporate Cool, New York
Who said that big brands can't retain the DNA of what made them interesting in the first place?
Marc Jacobs: The Cult of Corporate Cool, New York
Who said that big brands can't retain the DNA of what made them interesting in the first place?
Global Markets
Pax Americana: Abercrombie & Fitch
This marks the week that one of America's most successful fashion brands hits the shores of Europe, with the opening of the first European
Pax Americana: Abercrombie & Fitch
This marks the week that one of America's most successful fashion brands hits the shores of Europe, with the opening of the first European
Global Markets
Creativity and Commerce: The Arcade Fire
Yes, this blog is a commentary on the Business of Fashion. But, it is also a blog, more generally, on how you can take artistic and creative ideas
Creativity and Commerce: The Arcade Fire
Yes, this blog is a commentary on the Business of Fashion. But, it is also a blog, more generally, on how you can take artistic and creative ideas
Global Markets
Another round for Jimmy Choo
Big news in fashion investment circles over the weekend has been the sale of Jimmy Choo to Towerbrook Partners, a private equity firm that has bought
Another round for Jimmy Choo
Big news in fashion investment circles over the weekend has been the sale of Jimmy Choo to Towerbrook Partners, a private equity firm that has bought
Global Markets
Magnificent Milan
The semi-annual harvesting of the fruits of menswear designers from all over the world has just ended In Milan, and I have to say, it was a bumper
Magnificent Milan
The semi-annual harvesting of the fruits of menswear designers from all over the world has just ended In Milan, and I have to say, it was a bumper
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Pinup Madonna
Speaking of the new trends I mentioned in a previous post, style.com just posted a summary of trends (well, its 221 photos, so not a summary in
Pinup Madonna
Speaking of the new trends I mentioned in a previous post, style.com just posted a summary of trends (well, its 221 photos, so not a summary in
The News in Brief
Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.
Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole
British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.
Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.