Acquisition

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Frasers Group headquarters with Hugo Boss branding, symbolizing a major fashion industry takeover bid and luxury market expansion.

Frasers Group launches takeover bid for Hugo Boss stake

Frasers Group, already a significant stakeholder, launched a €2 billion bid to acquire the remaining 74% of German fashion house Hugo Boss.

Adrianne Cole·June 11, 2026

Skilled artisans at Burleigh Pottery using traditional tissue transfer printing, highlighting the revival of this historic Victorian ceramics house under new ownership.

Brands

Bailey Acquires Burleigh, Reviving Oldest Victorian Pottery

Burleigh Pottery, the last heritage company globally still using traditional tissue transfer printing, faced administration until former Burberry CEO Christopher Bailey stepped in.

Oliver Dane·June 9, 2026

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Marquee Brands Acquires Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli's U.S. subsidiary, ArtFashion Corp., recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, laying off all 93 employees. This occurred even as its parent brand secured a new majority owner, Marquee

Luca Bianchi·May 30, 2026