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Puig acquires majority stake in Charlotte Tilbury

British makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury has sold a majority stake of its company to Barcelona-based Puig. The Spanish fashion and fragrance group announced in a statement on Thursday that it would be acquiring a majority stake in the brand, while Charlotte Tilbury’s founder will retain a significant minority stake. Additionally, investing...

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Italian fast fashion group Imperial acquires majority stake in Swiss retailer Anouk

Imperial Spa has acquired a majority stake in the Basel-based women’s fashion retailer Anouk SA. The transaction was carried out by the formation of the new company Imperial Retail Switzerland AG. Additionally, the Italian fast-fashion group will expand its online presence by launching an e-store in Switzerland under the brand name Anouk. Franç...

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The Kooples buyout approved for Maus Frères

Swiss group Maus Frères, which owns brands including Lacoste, Aigle and Gant, has been approved by the Autorité de la concurrence, to buyout French ready-to-wear label The Kooples, which is currently owned by its founding owners. According to a press release from the Autorité de la concurrence, the decision was made on May 20 without any...