Acquisition Archives

Frasers Group takes over Dutch chain Twin Sport

April 16, 2024

The British Frasers Group Plc currently has five branches of its Sports World chain in the Netherlands.

Central Group Takes Over KaDeWe From Signa Group In Berlin

April 11, 2024

The deal between the insolvent Signa Prime and the Thai Central Group was sealed this week, according to informations obtained by “profil”. The transaction volume is expected to be over 1.2 billion euros.

Kering makes the largest transaction ever for a property in Italy

April 5, 2024

The property is located at Monte Napoleone 8 in the heart of the historic center of Milan.

ACROSS RETAIL TALK: INVESTORS’ VIEW ON THE PLACEMAKING INDUSTRY – “The window for opportunities is wide open”

March 25, 2024

“The money is there but is selective” – There are and will always be investments in retail real estate. Investing in retail real estate is particularly attractive since the industry has come through the crisis faster than other asset classes. In the latest ACROSS Retail Talk, “Euphoria, a new dawn, or more of the same?” sheds light on the investor’s perspective for 2024, a high-caliber panel concluded: There are more opportunities than ever, not only in the CEE-market, but also in so called struggling markets like Germany and Spain.

Union Investment Is Selling “Fünf Höfe” In Munich

March 21, 2024

According to the German Süddeutsche Zeitung, Union Investment wants to sell the shopping arcade “Fünf Höfe” in Munich´s old town center to one of Germany’s richest families. The purchase price is expected to be just under 800 million euros.

Cisalfa Sport takes over SportScheck

March 14, 2024

The takeover is expected to be completed in June 2024, subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

MK Illumination Acquires AM Experience Group: A Strategic Move For Diversification And Growth In Iberia

March 12, 2024

MK Illumination, the global leader in festive decorative lighting, headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria, has announced the successful acquisition of 100% of the capital of AM Experience Group. This strategic move, finalized on January 30, represents a significant achievement for MK Illumination, positioning the company for enhanced diversification and business growth in the Iberian region.

Chanel acquires the French luxury label JY BH

March 12, 2024

The label has been known for decades for its outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional creations.

The Body Shop will sell part of its European and Asian Business

February 7, 2024

The deal is the latest change at The Body Shop International Limited under the new ownership of private equity firm Aurelius, who snapped up the business from Natura &Co S.A for £ 207 million in November 2023.

The Basel fashion retailer Tally Weijl has a new majority shareholder

January 26, 2024

Convergenta Invest, owned by the Media Markt founding family Kellerhals, now holds a two-thirds majority and is the main shareholder of the Swiss fashion chain.

Casino seals sale of all major supermarkets

January 25, 2024

Casino has reached an agreement with Les Mousquetaires and Auchan Retail on the sale of the 288 hypermarket and supermarket locations.

Evolve Estates elevates retail presence with strategic acquisition in North East

January 25, 2024

Evolve Estates, part of M Core, has marked a significant milestone with the acquisition of Billingham town centre, in County Durham.

Italian fashion house Trussardi is close to a deal with Miroglio Group

January 19, 2024

The brand is to be transferred to the manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-wear items together with some of its stores.

JTRE London acquires leasehold for 220 Blackfriars Road for landmark 400-million-pound mixed-use scheme

January 18, 2024

JTRE London has acquired a long leasehold interest to develop the 220 Blackfriars Road development in partnership with Southwark Charities.

Swiss Arklyz Group is the new owner of Lloyd

January 17, 2024

Arklyz Group AG, based in Stans, Switzerland, will strategically align the company in the wholesale and omnichannel sector in future and also drive forward its internationalization.

Puig acquires cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm

January 12, 2024

Puig has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the German molecular cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm. Founder Dr. Barbara Sturm will retain a minority stake and continue to hold the position of Chief Product Development Officer.

The L’Occitane Group has acquired Italian luxury home fragrance brand Dr. Vranjes Firenze

January 9, 2024

Dr. Vranjes Firenze was founded in 1983 by Dr. Paolo Vranjes and combines Florentine craftsmanship with the innovation of perfume science.

Madeleine brand rights acquired from fashion retailer Goldner

January 9, 2024

The Upper Franconian women’s fashion retailer GOLDNER is taking over the brand rights, the online store and the warehouse of the insolvent women’s fashion retailer MADELEINE.

Nobilis Group has taken over the exclusive distribution partnership for the fragrances of the Lacoste and Roberto Cavalli brands

January 8, 2024

Founded in 1993, the company unites over 60 brands in the luxury / niche, prestige and consumer / lifestyle categories under one roof.

Frasers Group takes over online fashion retailer Matches

December 21, 2023

Frasers Group PLC has announced the acquisition of online luxury fashion retailer MATCHES to strengthen its presence in the luxury fashion sector.

Mitiska REIM sells 25 Romanian retail parks to LCP

December 7, 2023

Mitiska REIM has announced that following the successful completion of its value creation program, it has completed the sale of 25 retail parks in Romania to LCP Group for 219 million euros. This sale is one of the largest retail real estate transactions in Romania and more than doubles the original investment over an average holding period of 5 years for investors in the FRI and FRI 2 funds which owned the assets.

M Core acquires The Centre Livingston, Scotland

December 4, 2023

LCP and Evolve Estates have jointly acquired their largest retail center yet – The Centre, Livingston.

Decathlon takes over the online outdoor specialist Bergfreunde

November 28, 2023

The transaction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024 and will integrate Bergfreunde into the French company as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Leder & Schuh AG has taken over the traditional Austrian brand Delka

November 27, 2023

Delka was founded in 1907, acquired by Salamander Austria in 2011 and had 18 shops in Austria until it was spun off from the Ara Group in June of this year.

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