fashion – Antitrust Intelligence

Tapestry and Capri Merger Receives Antitrust Nod from EU and Japan, US Decision Pending

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024Editorial

In a significant stride towards their planned merger, luxury conglomerates Tapestry and Capri Holdings have received the green light from antitrust regulators in both Japan and the European Union. The approval marks a crucial milestone in their pursuit of creating a global powerhouse within the luxury and fashion industry. The regulatory approval was confirmed by […]

EU Regulator Probes Pierre Cardin for Anticompetitive Practices

August 16, 2023August 21, 2023Editorial

On July 31, the European Union’s antitrust regulators sent a formal Statement of Objections to the renowned French luxury fashion house, Pierre Cardin, and its licensee, Ahlers over its distributions and licensing practices. The European Commission’s preliminary view suggests that both entities might have contravened EU antitrust rules through their alleged activities that restricted cross-border […]