Central’s search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa. Selfridges Central is aiming for a partner to buy out Signa’s remaining holding and The Times reported that it’s talking to several sovereign wealth funds and other deep-pocketed potential buyers.  … Read more

EU antitrust regulators scrap probe into fashion designers

By Reuters Published Apr 7, 2024 EU antitrust regulators have scrapped a two-year-long investigation into a group of fashion designers who had called for changes in sales periods and discounts, the European Commission said on Friday, citing “priority reasons”. See catwalkDries Van Noten – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Womenswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight … Read more