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Starbucks is selling a controlling stake of its business in China.

Starbucks Sells Majority Stake in its China Business

Editor’s note: This story was updated on April 6, 2026 to reflect final elements of the deal upon…

News November 4
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Hilco Global has launched a new joint venture with TPG in partnership with Bluestar Alliance.

Hilco, TPG Form Joint Venture to Acquire Struggling Brands, Beginning with Bebe and Brookstone

Financial services company Hilco Global and asset management firm TPG Angelo Gordon have formed a new joint venture…

News October 29
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Authentic Brands Group is teaming up with Saks to give its luxury brands a boost.

Saks, Authentic Aim to ‘Redefine the Luxury Experience’ Through New Joint Venture

Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group and Saks Global have developed a new joint venture called Authentic Luxury…

News October 10
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Asos has sold Topshop and Topman

Asos Sells Majority Stake in Topshop, Topman as Turnaround Effort Continues

British online retailer Asos has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its Topshop and Topman brands to…

News September 5
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TJX is entering Mexico via a joint venture with Grupo Axo.

TJX Expands to Mexico Through New Joint Venture with Grupo Axo

TJX — the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra — has entered a joint venture with the…

News June 10
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Rag & Bone has been acquired by Guess? and WHP Global.

Guess?, WHP Global Team Up to Buy Rag & Bone

Guess? has partnered with the global brand management firm WHP Global — which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us…

News February 16
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Shein has bought UK fashion brand Missguided.

Shein Buys Missguided, Ushering in ‘New Format of Partnerships’

Digital fast fashion retailer Shein has acquired UK women’s retailer Missguided from Frasers Group. Frasers Group acquired Missguided…

News October 31
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Shein will make and sell Forever 21 apparel on its digital platforms.

Shein, Forever 21 Promise ‘New Era of Digital Access’ as Partnership Takes Shape

The recently announced joint venture between Forever 21 and Shein is coming to life — in the form…

News October 27
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WHP Global has invested in Express to license the brand and pursue joint acquisitions.

Express Enters ‘Mutually Transformative Partnership’ with Toys ‘R’ Us Owner WHP

Express has entered a broad-reaching partnership with brand management firm WHP Global, owner of the Toys ‘R’ Us,…

News December 8
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