Mergers & Acquisitions

Capital drives fashion, and corporate transactions reshape its global map. Investment funds, international groups and regional operators are constantly engaged in acquisitions, mergers and alliances that redefine the business season after season. Mergers & Acquisitions tracks and analyzes the most relevant deals across the global fashion industry, highlighting trends, key players and the most active regions in the sector’s ongoing consolidation.

Afflelou Family Acquires Additional 9% Stake in Alain Afflelou From Lion Capital

With the purchase, the Afflelou family increases its stake from 29% to 38%, seeking to bolster the company’s growth and consolidate ownership.

Coty Explores Potential Sale of Luxury and Consumer Divisions

According to U.S. media reports, beauty giant Coty is said to be exploring a potential two-step divestiture of its luxury and mass-market businesses, with groups Interparfums and Kering reportedly among the key players involved.

Poundland Sold to Gordon Brothers as Pepco Group Streamlines Portfolio

The low-cost fashion group has sealed the sale of its food chain to the company and has obtained an 80 million euro loan from the investment fund to support the new roadmap outlined in the company’s plans.

L Catterton Launches $315 Million Fund to Invest in Japanese Companies

The private equity fund backed by the LVMH conglomerate launches its first investment vehicle focused on Japan. The operation plans to support around ten local companies in sectors such as beauty and retail.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Afflelou Family Acquires Additional 9% Stake in Alain Afflelou From Lion Capital

By Modaes

2 jul 2025 - 15:00

Coty Explores Potential Sale of Luxury and Consumer Divisions

By Modaes

17 jun 2025 - 10:10

Poundland Sold to Gordon Brothers as Pepco Group Streamlines Portfolio

By Modaes

12 jun 2025 - 16:51

L Catterton Launches $315 Million Fund to Invest in Japanese Companies

By Modaes

11 jun 2025 - 10:26