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Italy's Etro is considering interest from L Catterton - source
Italian fashion group Etro is considering an expression of interest from buyout firm L Catterton, a source close to the matter said on Monday.
Fashion
Business
Pep&Co chooses Poland for multi-billion euro IPO
The owner of the Pep&Co fashion brand has snubbed the London Stock Exchange and chosen to list its shares in Poland instead. The company is thought to be worth around €5 billion.
Fashion
Business
Hammerson cuts store rents by 30% as it continues retailer support
Hammerson is to slash rents for its retail tenants by around 30% as UK stores reopen post-Lockdown 3. UK & Ireland MD Mark Bourgeois said that “typically, we're resetting our rents to more affordable levels”.
Fashion
Retail
Studio Retail sales soar, ends sale process
Studio Retail is no longer for sale. The company has received plenty of interest in the business, but said its recent strong trading suggests that it can create greater value for shareholders as a pureplay retailer.
Fashion
Business
Trade shows
Première Vision keen to hold physical trade shows again
The textile/apparel show organiser is preparing its New York come-back, and is looking forward to welcoming industry professionals again in Paris on June 30-July 1, at new venue Grand Palais Éphémère.
Fashion
Trade shows
Swiss watch expo switches to Shanghai after virtual debut
Geneva's international expo of fine watches switches to Shanghai on Wednesday for a physical version after staging an online edition to keep the prestigious fair going during the pandemic.
Luxury
Trade shows
Two organisers competing to stage Parisian trade show Bijorhca in September
After parting ways with Reed Expositions France, the Parisian jewellery show’s former organiser, French jewellery industry association BOCI said it is negotiating with two companies to stage its next event.
Fashion
Trade shows
Texworld Evolution to hold a second showroom from July 5 to 9
After a successful trial in February, Texworld Evolution organiser Messe Frankfurt will hold another showroom in Paris from July 5 to 9 to maintain a physical meeting point despite the absence of its trade shows.
Fashion
Trade shows
