Focusing one’s effort on what is, today, strictly necessary for the sector. The input from which the presidency of Fabrizio Nuti of UNIC – Italian Tanners starts, is fairly direct: identifying the priorities of the Italian leather segment and consequently act to satisfying them, as he, also owner of Nuti Ivo (Nuti Ivo, Lloyd, Everest, Papete, […]
First of all, there a few questions that Ferragamo needs to answer in relation to the markets, as they seemed to be recovering but have, once again (at least in Europe), come to another stop. Meanwhile, the brand has to implement product strategies that have to inevitably be adapted to the conditions imposed by the...
Reuters insisting on rumours, get the first scoop. Reportedly, in the last few months Ferruccio Ferragamo has been considering the option to sell off 20% of the fashion brand’s shares. Apparently, then, he has been planning to welcome in the company a wealthy minority business partner, possibly a private equity fund or a sovereign fund, […]
Ferragamo matches tradition and innovation. The former inspires the works created by Paul Andrew, art director of the brand. The latter, instead, is the key to a successful partnership with Microsoft to launch a tailored service. In so doing, Ferragamo matches tradition with innovation. Thanks to such service, customers will be given the opportunity to […]
When talking about Salvatore Ferragamo there is always somebody that mentions the merger. The latest ones were from Citigroup, according to which the luxury brand is perfect for a large acquisition by one of the largest conglomerates. But some don’t agree. First one disagreeing is Micaela Le Divelec, CEO of Ferragamo: “We have all the […]
There is no hurry: the court slows Tiffany, as the debate over the LVMH deal will begin on January 5th, 2021 and will last 4 days. The judge will then express verdict over the 16.2 billion USD acquisition that is at stake between the two (potential) partners. The procedure will be held normally. The court […]
Focus on a supercar that makes its headlines by the power of its own individual value. Likewise, by reason of its importance as to the next future of Maserati and FCA. MC20 wears leather: in fact, the interiors of the latest masterwork, made by the car manufacturer from Modena, include not only alcantara and carbon […]
Forecasts for New Zealand’s tanning are good. There have been a great deal acquisitions and sales in New Zealand over the last 2 years. And while at an earlier time companies were trying to get free of the business tied sub-products, they now are a focus for investments. All with the unfair promotion of vegan […]
FFANY and FDRA merge to bring a unite entity, able to represent all US footwear operators, to life. The agreement stipulates that Fashion Footwear Association in New York will be united with Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America from October 1st, 2020. The board of the two associations still has to confirm the terms. FFANY […]
The Wallace group sold its tannery to new owners. The New Zealand-based holding, created from the merger between Wallace Corporation and Farm Brands, decided to sell part of its assets to a group of players of which 3 entities operating in the meat industry are part of. Greenlea Premier Meats, Wilson Hellaby and Glendenburg Holdings. The acquisition also […]
They have shut down. Most likely, they are going to face a winding-up. In fact, the crisis that has been affecting France Tanneries has progressed very rapidly. As reported by ouest-france.fr, the tannery submitted their file before the Commercial Court of Paris, which is going to rule over the business, on June 3rd. The matter, […]
New rumours call into question the largest financial transaction in the history of luxury. In other words, there is no certainty of LVMH’ purchasing Tiffany for 16.2 billion dollars . WWD claims it. The economic repercussions caused by Covid-19 came between the agreement (November 2019) and the actual closing, initially expected in the first half […]
The approval has come. The EU Commission approves Golden Goose transition to Permira. The acquisition, therefore, does not raise competition issues according to the EU Merger Regulation. The British financial company is authorised to take over Sneakers Maker, the company that owns the shoe brand, now owned by the Carlyle fund. Golden Goose to Permira […]
The tannery celebrates 100 years of mimosa, the same day as international women’s day. South African NTE Mimosa Extract Company , celebrated 1 century of life. The company is present in over 60 countries with its products, and it’s the eldest producer of mimosa extract in the world. Another history-worth fact is the partnership with […]
They are not planning to buy out Versace nor Moncler. While illustrating Kering’s prospective strategies, François-Henri Pinault made clear they are going to enhance, most of all, the portfolio of brands currently controlled by the group. They might even opt for new acquisitions, though choice standards are supposed to be extremely strict. They will not […]
The indiscretion is, in a nutshell, this. Valentino isn’t actually for sale. But it remains a perfect brand for French luxury giants, which is why several investment banks have come to imagine cases of mergers or acquisitions. Colliding with a wall: Mayhoola is asking at least 4 billion euros. The Emirate fund, which consecrated Valentino […]
Mergers, acquisitions and further financial transactions, which aim at assembling brands, keep going on relentlessly. Focus on Original Footwear, which looks rather appealing. In fact, Brand Velocity Partners (BVP), a private equity fund, have recently bought out the company, which specializes in the manufacturing of footwear for the army and police. Still we do not […]
The time horizon is not decisive. What matters is that, in the last few seasons, luxury has thrown itself into a billion-dollar challenge. We are talking a lot of billions. The challenge is (apparently) to those who acquire more. The last LVMH operation, in this sense, is an explosive icing on the cake. Not only […]
ICEC goes to Washington. The Leather Area Certification Institute signs a partnership with LHCA, the association that represents US traders of raw materials and tanners. The signing of the agreement between the two parties on November 12th, has an annual value, and provides for the tacit renewal mechanism. The partnership goal If ICEC goes to […]
The ostrich merges. Klein Karoo International and Mosstrich can, finally, merge. The South African Competition Commission (judiciary branch responsible for fair market competition), has granted the right to merge after the two South African players had appealed. The entities were trying to unify the respective divisions specialized in treating material of ostrich origin. The past […]
