Sex, swagger helped fallen Gucci recover its glamour

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French firm LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA has become the largest shareholder of Gucci Group NV. The investment, at a cost of $1.44 billion, comes at a time when Gucci is in the spotlight of the fashion industry. After falling from grace in the early 1990s, the company made a successful comeback through the use of innovative marketing techniques.

France, Abstract, Gucci Group N.V., LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.

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Apax nears deal to buy Hilfiger for $1.5 billion

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Tommy Hilfiger Corp. of the United States is in final negotiations to be acquired by Apax Partners for greater than $1.5 billion or between $16.50 and $17 a share. The negotiations are not over and the two companies are still haggling over price. Mr. Hilfiger the companies founder will have a continuing role with the company.

United States, Company acquisition/merger, Company Profile

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Executives sell another affiliate to Tommy Hilfiger

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Tommy Hilfiger Corp. executives have sold T.H. International NV to the company. The affiliate, which was owned by the executives, was sold for $200 million (235.6 million euros).

Foreign operations, Hong Kong, Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions, Apparel, Textiles, Ftwr Whsle, Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Wholesalers, Wholesale industry, Wholesale trade, TOM, T.H. International N.V.

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