While Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri Holdings makes sense on paper, numerous unquantifiable human factors will ultimately make or break its long-term success.
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Luxury Brand Mergers And Acquisitions Ready To Multiply
The New York Times recently reported on “The Luxury Arms Race: Michael Kors and Coach Target Takeovers.” They wrote, “The global luxury market has long been dominated by three giants – LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Kering and Richemont. Now, it has two hungry American players with which to contend.” That is Coach and Michael Kors both of […]
Kate Spade and Jimmy Choo: What’s a Luxury Brand Worth That ‘Ain’t Got No Soul’?
I confess, Led Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands and ‘Black Dog’ is one of my play favorites. It’s filled with such classic-rock lines like: “I don’t know, but I been told, A big legged woman ain’t got no soul.” Which makes me think about the acquisition market for luxury brands. Well, not all […]