Ed Hardy now available at JD Sports as part of wider Europe push
Ed Hardy’s bid to “take Europe by Storm” has taken a major step forward with the brand’s launch into JD Sports, both in-store and online. Calling it a “a major …
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JD Sports agrees to buy Hibbett for $1bn+
The JD Sports Fashion acquisition spree is showing no signs of slowing down with the company on Tuesday announcing the proposed acquisition of Hibbett Inc, the American stock exchange-listed retail …
Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell
After news that the FTC in the US wants to block Tapestry’s takeover of Capri Holdings on competition grounds, late on Monday both companies issued statements defending their plans. See …
Footasylum chief Bown moves into consultancy role, Pujolar is new CEO
Footasylum Executive Chair and CEO Barry Bown has handed over control of the sports and streetwear business to David Pujolar who has just joined as CEO. Footasylum Bown has stepped …
Footasylum joins the winners rostrum as bounce-back continues in latest year
Footasylum appears to be striding forwards strongly, bouncing back from a tough time last decade and the competition authority-driven uncertainty over who should own the brand. Footasylum In the end, …
Body Shop CEO exits after sale completion
Ian Bickley, who’s been interim CEO of The Body Shop since last spring, has exited with immediate effect, a report said on Tuesday. The Body Shop A deal was struck …
GPE on how the West End is buzzing again
It’s not so long ago that the once-glittering West End of London shopping district seemed a down-at-heel, almost deserted shadow of its former self. GPE But despite footfall still not …
Natura sells Body Shop to Aurelius at a loss, new owner to “re-energise” brand
Ethical beauty chain The Body Shop has been sold again after a not-too-successful six years under the ownership of Brazil’s Natura &Co. EFE The new owner, as expected, is private …