Tapestry-Capri deal to face Sept. 9 hearing, NY judge says

By Bloomberg Published Apr 29, 2024 A judge set Sept. 9 as the start date for the court hearing on the US Federal Trade Commission’s bid to block Tapestry Inc.’s attempted takeover of rival Capri Holding Ltd. Michael Kors The preliminary injunction hearing will likely last a week and a half, the judge said. If … Read more

Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell

After news that the FTC in the US wants to block Tapestry’s takeover of Capri Holdings on competition grounds, late on Monday both companies issued statements defending their plans. See catwalkVersace – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – © Launchmetrics Tapestry, which owns Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, said: “There is no … Read more

FTC is preparing lawsuit to block Tapestry’s purchase of Capri

By Bloomberg Published Apr 17, 2024 US antitrust enforcers are preparing a lawsuit seeking to block fashion company Tapestry Inc.’s $8.5 billion planned takeover of Capri Holdings Ltd., according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Coach – SS24 – © Launchmetrics The Federal Trade Commission is expected to file a lawsuit as soon … Read more

Tapestry merger with Versace owner Capri gets EU, Japan approval

By Reuters API Published Apr 15, 2024 Coach parent Tapestry’s $8.5 billion deal to buy Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings has received regulatory clearance from the European Union and Japan, the companies said on Monday. The merger, which would bring top luxury labels such as Tapestry’s Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and Capri’s Jimmy Choo and … Read more

Tapestry adds two new members to board

Tapestry Inc. announced on Thursday the appointment of Kevin Hourican and David Elkins to the fashion group’s board of directors, taking the total board count to eleven. See catwalkCoach – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Hourican currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Sysco Corporation, a role he … Read more

Tapestry lifts 2024 profit forecast on China demand rebound, strong margins

By Reuters Published Feb 9, 2024 Coach parent Tapestry raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, betting on full-price sales of its premium handbags and early signs of a demand recovery in key market China. See catwalkCoach – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – © Launchmetrics Tapestry’s shares closed 6.5% higher after … Read more

Italy opens men’s fashion season with Pitti Uomo, Milan Fashion Week

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jan 9, 2024 The Fall/Winter 2024-25 season is kicking off on Tuesday January 9, opening with a week of men’s fashion in Italy. The first stop is in Florence for Pitti Uomo, the world’s leading menswear show, whose theme this year, ‘time’, is reflected in the ‘Pitti Time’ slogan. The … Read more