Russian bank takes over Stockmann to boost its e-commerce business
SberBank has signed a binding agreement to buy a 100 percent stake in the Russian fashion retailer Stockmann during the first half of 2022. The Russian bank plans to combine the retailer with its own multi-category marketplace, SberMegaMarket.
American Exchange Group acquires Aerosoles
American Exchange Group (AX Group) has finalized an agreement to acquire the assets of the luxury comfort footwear brand Aerosoles. With the takeover, AX Group will expand Aerosoles’ distribution channels and diversify the brand into new categories with the objective of reaching new audiences. “Our strategy is to have the ...
Nice Footwear buys the handbag producer Emmegi
Nice Footwear has bought an 80 percent stake in Emmegi, a producer of premium handbag located near Padua, from Gianni Mortandello and Antonella Venturini for €480,000. The purchase price is based on an enterprise value of €600,000 for the whole of Emmegi.
Nice Footwear aims to double production at its Favaro unit
Following the initial public offering (IPO) of Nice Footwear, which completed on Nov. 18, 2021, we have carried out an in-depth study of the company’s strategy, focusing on its acquisition of Favaro Manifattura Calzaturiera in June last year and its plans to develop the Italian producer of high-end women’s shoes. ...
Alpargatas buys a 49.9% stake in Rothy’s for $475m
Alpargatas is investing $475 million to buy a minority stake in Rothy’s, a San Francisco-based sustainable lifestyle brand, with an option to take over the company. The Brazilian group, known for its Havaianas rubber sandals, said that Rothy’s aligns with its four strategic business pillars: global, digital, innovation and sustainability.
Skechers downsizes its board
Skechers has reduced the size of its board of directors to seven members, following the resignation of four current members and the addition of a new one, Zulema Garcia, who will serve on the company’s audit committee. Garcia spent 24 years at KPMG before joining Herbalife Nutrition as senior vice ...
Li & Fung teams up with Maersk
Li & Fung, the leading Hong Kong-based sourcing company, and Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, have agreed to form a strategic partnership to offer a more comprehensive range of end-to-end global supply chain services by utilizing their respective resources.
Crocs buys Heydude for $2.5bn
Crocs has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Heydude, a privately-owned, high-growth casual footwear brand, for $2.5 billion. The U.S. footwear company, mostly known for its clogs, estimates that the acquisition will turn it into the second largest group of branded casual footwear, with forecast revenues approaching $4 billion ...
Farfetch buys Luxclusif to bolster resale service
The British online retailer of luxury brands Farfetch has purchased the resale platform Luxclusif to bolster its resale service. No financial details were disclosed.
Geox plans to return to pre-Covid sales levels in 2024
Geox expects to approach pre-Covid sales levels in 2024, when it plans to achieve sales of over €800 million compared with €806 million in 2019. The Italian footwear company anticipates to finish 2021 with sales above €600 million. The compound average growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2024 is estimated ...