Fashion/Clothing

FTC Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Merger of Coach and Michael Kors Handbag Makers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action to block Tapestry's $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited, the parent company of Michael Kors.


FTC Sues to Block Tapestry's $8.5 Billion Takeover of Capri Holdings in Massive Luxury Fashion Merge

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit on Monday to halt Tapestry Inc.'s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, which would unite the Coach, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors brands...

Clothing Retailer Express to Shutter Over 100 Outlets as It Declares Bankruptcy

US multi-brand clothes retailer Express Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close over 100 stores...

Nike Set to Layoff 740 Employees in Oregon Headquarters in Second Phase of Job Cuts

Nike said in February that it will slash 2% of its global staff as part of a restructuring, but did not specify how many cutbacks would be made locally...


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