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Yahoo to Acquire Polyvore

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -Yahoo!, Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Polyvore, Inc. announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Yahoo to acquire Polyvore, a leading social shopping site. The acquisition will enhance Yahoo’s consumer and advertiser offerings — Polyvore will strengthen Yahoo’s digital magazines and verticals through the incorporation of community […]

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Neiman Marcus Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

DALLAS, Texas, – Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. This press release […]

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It’s a Plaid, Plaid World at Target this Fall

Don’t let their sundresses fool you – it’s safe to say fashionistas everywhere are already ticking off the days until the year’s most stylish season of all: Fall. Fueling that excitement? Target’s announcement that it’ll be going mad for plaid by paying homage to a fan-favorite, brisk-weather pattern as only Target could – with an […]

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Hudson’s Bay Company to Acquire Galeria Holding, Parent of Kaufhof, #1 Department Store in Germany

TORONTO – June 15, 2015 – Hudson’s Bay Company (TSX:HBC) (“HBC” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with METRO AG (DB:MEO) to acquire Galeria Holding (“Kaufhof”), the parent company of Germany’s #1 department store Kaufhof, for an enterprise value of €2.420 billion (C$3.357 billion)(1). The acquisition is subject […]

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Tide Pods and Actress Maritza Rodriguez Collaborate to Bring Machine-Washable Fashion to Life on the Red Carpet

NEW YORK– P&G Fabric Care’s brand Tide Pods has partnered with actress and model Maritza Rodriguez to demonstrate washable garments can be fashionable…even on the red carpet. Rodriguez sported a fully washable runway look, a Black Razor Dress from designer Giles Deacon, at the People en Español “Los 50 Más Bellos” Gala that took place […]

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Unilever Acquires Kate Somerville Skincare

London/Rotterdam – Unilever announced today that it has acquired leading independent prestige skincare brand, Kate Somerville Skincare LLC. Founded by Los Angeles-based Kate Somerville, the brand is one of the most trusted names in the premium US skincare market. Featuring unique Active Balance Technology™ that combines advanced active ingredients with natural botanicals, Kate Somerville’s products […]

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ANN INC. and Vital Voices Global Partnership Announce 2015 ANNpower Fellows

NEW YORK, – ANN INC., the parent Company of Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey, and Vital Voices Global Partnership are proud to announce the 2015 ANNpower Fellows. The incoming class of 2015 ANNpower Fellows come from 29 states and Puerto Rico, and have demonstrated a commitment to creating positive change in their communities. […]

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ascena Retail Group, Inc. To Acquire ANN INC. For $47 Per Share In Accretive Transaction

MAHWAH, N.J. and NEW YORK, May 18, 2015 – ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) and ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which ascena will acquire ANN INC. for a combination of cash and stock in an accretive transaction. Upon closing, ANN INC. stockholders will […]

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New Look Acquisition by Brait SE

New Look and Brait SE (“Brait”) announce that an agreement has been reached whereby Brait will acquire a c.90% interest in New Look Retail Group Limited (“New Look” or “the Company”) for c.£780 million, primarily from funds advised by Apax Partners and Permira (“the Acquisition”). The Singh family interests and the current management of the […]

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Revlon Completes Acquisition of CBBeauty and SAS & Company

NEW YORK– Revlon, Inc. (NYSE:REV) (“Revlon”) today announced that it has acquired CBBeauty. Founded by Corrado Brondi in 2011, CBBeauty is a global fragrance management company based in the U.K. The acquisition also included the U.K. distributor, SAS & Company. CBBeauty distributes and markets perfumes and beauty products under the One Direction brand in more […]

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