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Chinese firm reportedly submits ‘interesting’ bid for Golden Goose

A leading Chinese venture capital and private equity firm is believed to have come forward with an “interesting” bid for Golden Goose. Italian publication La Repubblica reported that HongShan Capital, a spin off of US venture capital firm Sequoia Capital, has emerged as a potential frontrunner to takeover the Italian footwear specialist....

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Golden Goose posts net revenue growth of 13 percent in H1

Golden Goose spa ended the first half of the year with net revenues of 342.1 million euros. This represents a 13 percent increase compared to the first half of 2024. Second-quarter net revenues increased by 14 percent year-over-year, compared to 12 percent growth in the same period last year. “In a complex macroeconomic context, our performance...

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Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri receives honorary doctorate from UCA

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has awarded an honorary doctorate to Marco Bizzarri, former chief executive officer of Gucci and Bottega Veneta. He is also the co-founder of the Milan-based venture capital fund Forel. Through his family holding company, Nessifashion, he invests in fashion, luxury and design companies. He is a member...

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Golden Goose continues US roll out of ‘Forward’ stores with new Dallas location

Footwear label Golden Goose is continuing the US roll out of its ‘Forward’ store concept, this time bringing the responsibly-minded idea to Dallas. Following the launch of the concept in New York and Miami, Golden Goose has debuted its third US Forward store at luxury shopping destination NorthPark Centre. At the store itself, the brand provides...

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Golden Goose opens pop-up in Selfridges

Luxury Italian sneaker brand Golden Goose is taking over Selfridges’ ‘Corner Shop’ with a pop-up focused on co-creation and shared moments. Golden Goose has transformed the space in Selfridges, Oxford Circus store in London, into an intimate, Italy-infused space, which draws inspiration from its Venetian headquarters and artisanal heritage,...

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Golden Goose receives minority investment from Blue Pool Capital

Golden Goose, a luxury sneakers, apparel and accessories brand has received a 12 percent strategic minority investment from Blue Pool, a Hong Kong-based investment firm and family office. The company, founded in 2000, said in a statement that funds advised by Permira, the global investment firm, will retain a majority investment in Golden Goose....

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Unwrapping in 2025 – Eyebrow raising IPOs: From Shein’s controversy to Nordstrom’s private pursuit

The landscape of IPOs has twisted and turned over the last year as the market undergoes continued challenges. Yet, this landscape has seemingly not made the pursuit of a public listing any less appealing to those hoping to bolster their positioning. FashionUnited takes a look at what is on the horizon as the biggest stories of this year continue...

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Strong DTC growth boosts Golden Goose revenues by 12 percent

Golden Goose net revenues for the nine month period of 466 million euros, increased by 12 percent driven by 18 percent growth in DTC revenues to 346.1 million euros. Revenues in the third quarter also increased by 12 percent. DTC channel witnessed 37 percent increase in EMEA and 14 percent in the Americas. The company said that in DTC, retail...

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Golden Goose achieves strong first half results

First half net revenues at Golden Goose of 307 million euros, were up 12 percent, while DTC revenues increased by 18 percent, accounting for 73 percent of net revenues, delivering on the company’s DTC expansion strategy. Adjusted EBITDA for the period increased by 12 percent to 109.2 million euros, while adjusted EBIT of 80.5 million euros, was...

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Golden Goose postpones IPO

Golden Goose Group has announced the postponement of its initial public offering as a result of European market volatility. The company’s management believes that the current market backdrop is not the right environment to take the company public and an IPO for Golden Goose will be reassessed in due course. The company said in a release that as...

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Golden Goose sets IPO price range at 9.50 to 10.50 euros

Golden Goose Group has set the offer price range of 9.50 euros to 10.50 euros per share, implying a market capitalisation of approximately 1,693 million euros and 1,860 million euros for the company. The company said in a statement that it is offering new shares to raise gross proceeds equal to approximately 100 million euros at the maximum rate...

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Golden Goose plans to float on Euronext Milan in June

Golden Goose has announced its intention to proceed with the listing of its ordinary shares on Euronext Milan. The company expects the listing of shares to take place in June 2024. Commenting on the development, Silvio Campara, chief executive officer, Golden Goose said in a statement: “While the fashion world is all about product desirability,...