Uptick in private equity secondary buyouts

In the money: Republic buy highlights secondary buyout trend

Private equity firms are playing an increased role in shaping the fashion industry, snapping up brands under a variety of…

UK: Lloyds sells TM Lewin stake to new JV

Finance company Lloyds Banking Group has reported it will sell its equity stake in shirt maker TM Lewin to a…

UK: French Connection completes Nicole Farhi sale

Fashion retailer French Connection Group Plc has completed the sale of its Nicole Farhi brand, finalising a deal announced earlier…

UK: Private equity group TPG buys Republic for GBP300m

Fashion group Republic has been acquired by the private equity company TPG for £300m (US$445.5m). The deal follows a move…

US: Phillips-Van Heusen to buy Tommy Hilfiger in $3bn deal

US apparel firm Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH) today (15 March) revealed it is to buy fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger for $3bn,…