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Matchesfashion.com unveils new studio plans following 600 million pound sale talks

London - Matchesfashion.com is gearing up for a bright future, as the British fashion retailer is reportedly heading towards a 600 million pound sale and set to open a new tech and design hub in east London. Matchesfashion.com, founded by duo Tom and Ruth Chapman in Wimbledon in 1987, has signed a lease for 22,000 square feet at Here East, in...

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Nike to sell Cole Haan

Sportswear giant Nike has announced that it’s to sell its footwear brand Cole Haan to private equity firm Apax Partners for 570 million Dollars, as part of its strategic plan to focus on its core brands. Last May, Nike confirmed that it wished to focus on its namesake brand, Jordan, Converse and Hurley products, and last month it sold Umbro for...