why is Burberry a possible takeover target?

Burberry’s falling share price puts it in the sights of deep-pocketed groups seeking likely takeover targets, an analyst said this week. See catwalkBurberry – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Womenswear – Londres – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Although the company’s shares closed slightly higher on Thursday, they’re down over 18% this year and almost 56% in the past 12 … Read more

Princess Beatrice wears floral dress that’s ‘so flattering’ – and ASOS alternative is £30 | Royal | News

Princess Beatrice attended a glamorous event with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at the Broadwick Soho Hotel, in London. The event celebrated the success of nutraceutical expert Gabriela Peacock’s best-selling second book, “Two Weeks to A Younger You”, and the relaunch of her Longevity Range. For the occasion, Princess Beatrice donned a floral dress from … Read more

Kate Middleton’s best spring dresses – and the cheapest alternative is just £11 | Royal | News

Spring is the perfect time to wear lighter, brighter colours, breezy fabrics and fun prints. Satin styles, floral patterns, and polka dots are also must-haves. Princess Kate is a fan of flowy floral gowns and elegant polka-dot dresses, her go-to looks during the spring and summer months.  Express.co.uk has put together Princess Kate’s best spring dresses, and … Read more

Can ASOS keep Topshop as Shein and Authentic rekindle interest?

News last year that Shein and Authentic Brands Group were interested in buying Topshop – currently owned by ASOS – seemed to be just a rumour. But now the speculation has resurfaced and given the well publicised problems at ASOS it could mean that a takeover by one of the fast expanding businesses is more … Read more

ASOS H1 numbers make grim reading, but it reports strong progress, names new CFO

ASOS has reported its results for the 26 weeks to 3 March and as expected, they’re not great. But the company did say it’s made strong progress on speed and profit initiatives under its Back To Fashion strategy. ASOS Looking at the headline figures, they were weak on both an adjusted and statutory basis, with … Read more

Frasers Group and Next said to be eyeing Ted Baker

Just a day after news of Ted Baker closing a third of its UK stores, it has been reported that two serial acquirers of distressed businesses have expressed an interest in taking on the operation. Ted Baker And who are they? Step forward the usual suspects, Frasers Group and Next. A report in The Times … Read more

Tru Fragrance & Beauty acquired by Monogram Capital

​​Monogram Capital Partners announced on Tuesday it ha acquired a majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty, the beauty brand builder whose portfolio includes owned, licensed, and exclusive fragrance and beauty brands. Courtesy Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. ​The Los Angeles firm’s investment will serve to accelerate Tru’s growth and scale, supporting … Read more

Le Monde Gourmand inks Ulta Beauty deal

Body care and fragrance brand Le Monde Gourmand announced on Thursday a retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, the United States’ largest beauty retailer. Courtesy Beginning March 24, Le Monde Gourmand products will be available to shop at select Ulta Beauty locations across the U.S. and Ulta.com. The initial assortment at Ulta Beauty will feature seven of the brand’s … Read more

ASOS reports plunging sales but expects improvement

ASOS’s results are closely watched at present and like most underperforming stock exchange-listed businesses, it’s because we’re waiting to see just how bad its latest sales actually were. ASOS We found out on Tuesday with the company reporting sales for the 26 weeks to 3 March down by a hefty 18%. It didn’t put a … Read more

New Zalando strategy targets B2C and B2B transformation, includes more lifestyle categories

Zalando had a big announcement on Wednesday, the fashion e-tail giant saying it has evolved its strategy to cover a “larger share of [the] fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market” with a “pan-European ecosystem for customers and partners”. Zalando We’re told the ecosystem “around Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) growth vectors will further deepen customer and partner … Read more