Why Blockbuster Deals Are Back in Fashion
Stock market jitters, recession fears and President Donald Trump’s mercurial trade policy are often cited as reasons to hold off on making any big decisions. And yet the fashion and…
The Next Sneaker Powerhouse?
It’s safe to say fashion’s dealmaking drought is over. On Thursday, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker announced an agreement for Dick’s to buy Foot Locker for roughly $2.4 billion.…
Boots Workers Worry About Sycamore Cost Cuts
“We’ve had several rounds of cost-cutting and it could happen again,” says a Boots worker. Fears are running high as the Nottinghamshire-based chemist prepares to change hands – perhaps twice…
What’s Behind the 2025 M&A Wave
Fashion’s M&A drought is over. In the first 10 days of 2025 alone, private equity firm Acon Investments bought denim brand True Religion; French couture house Christian Lacroix was acquired…