Simon’s Taubman acquisition is made finalSimon Property Group’s purchase of 80% of Taubman Realty Group has been officially completed, according to a statement released by the Indianapolis-based company. Top Retail Deals of 2020Overall M&A activity in the retail sector was slower in 2020 than in previous years as retail companies focused on the many challenges and uncertainties brought on by the pandemic. But the year, particularly the latter half, still had its share of major transactions. Timberland parent completes $2.1 billion acquisition VF Corp. has added a hot streetwear brand with a devoted following to its portfolio. Tiffany shareholders give OK to $15.8 billion LVMH deal The year-long dispute between Tiffany & Co. and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has ended. Half of all U.S. states raising minimum wage in 2021 – here is the list The move to increase the minimum wage gained significant ground in 2020 on the state level. Target in $350 million deal to sell online beauty retailer Dermstore Target Corp. is selling a high-end skincare and beauty retailer it acquired in 2013 to a fast-growing U.K. e-commerce company. Mastercard: ‘Extended’ holiday sales up 3%; home furnishings the big winner Online spending drove holiday sales this year, fueled by strong performances from the home furnishings and home improvement category. Done Deal: Ascena Retail sells Ann Taylor, other brands to Sycamore Ascena Retail Group has completed the $540 million sale of Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey to Premium Apparel LLC, an affiliate of private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Home Depot completes $8 billion acquisition The Home Depot has completed its acquisition of a business it sold some 13 years ago. Guitar Center exits bankruptcy Guitar Center Inc. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, eliminating a big chunk of its debt in the process. First Previous 222 223 224 225 226 Next Last
