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Capri chairman to become Michael Kors CEO, among other leadership shifts

Luxury group Capri Holdings Limited has administered a series of shifts to the leadership team of its brand, Michael Kors. The most notable change is that its own chairman and chief executive officer, John Idol, is to assume the role of chief executive for the premium brand, a position he will officially take up from December 2, 2024. Idol will...

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Capri Holdings and Tapestry terminate merger deal

Capri Holdings Limited and Tapestry Inc. have reached an agreement to terminate their merger arrangement, Capri announced in a press release. The news comes after a judge blocked the multi-billion dollar deal. Capri and Tapestry have said they are finally pulling the plug on their multi-billion dollar deal "in the best interest of both...

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Versace parent Capri Holdings records drop in revenue and profit

Capri Holdings Limited reported a revenue decrease of 16.4 percent on a reported basis and 16.4 percent in constant currency to 1.08 billion dollars. The company’s retail sales declined high-single-digits with trends being impacted by softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods. In wholesale, revenue decreased double-digits driven by...

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Tapestry x Capri merger blocked: What does this mean for the ‘accessible’ fashion market?

On Thursday, October 24, a US judge opted to block Tapestry’s attempt to buy competitor Capri Holdings, with “loss of head-to-head competition” cited as the reasoning. The case, first brought forward in a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), became high profile due to its involvement of notable executives and the fact that the merger...

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Capri's stock drops after US Court blocks Tapestry's 8.5 billion dollar acquisition

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's motion for a preliminary injunction to block Tapestry Inc.'s (TPR) 8.5 billion dollar acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited (CPRI). Capri shares closed Thursday's regular trading session at 41.60 dollars, down 0.21 dollars or 0.50 perent....

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US court blocks Coach owner's 8.5 billion dollar buyout of Versace parent

A US judge on Thursday blocked fashion group Tapestry's 8.5 billion dollar deal to buy Capri, which owns luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace, citing a potential loss of competition. The deal, seen as an attempt to create a new global fashion giant to compete with European powerhouses, was halted by a federal court in New York after...

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FTC trial against Capri and Tapestry merger ends, judge’s decision awaits

A trial brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against a potential merger of luxury goods giants Tapestry and Capri Holdings was brought to a close on Monday, with a federal judge's decision now being awaited. The FTC brought the antitrust case against the duo after Coach-owner Tapestry announced its intention to acquire competitor...

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Tapestry's Capri Holdings acquisition faces FTC opposition

The fate of Capri Holdings, the parent company of Michael Kors, is on hold following an ongoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit challenging Tapestry's proposed 8.5 billion dollar acquisition of the group. According to the FTC, the merger of the Coach and Kate Spade brands, owned by the multinational holding company Tapestry, with Michael...

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Capri Holdings appoints new Director of Talent Acquisition for EMEA

Capri Holdings has announced the appointment of Sunita Solanki as the new Director of Talent Acquisition for the EMEA region. This new role will see Sunita leading talent acquisition efforts across Capri Holdings' portfolio of brands, including Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. Sunita joins Capri Holdings after 2.5 years at Michael Kors,...

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Capri Holdings sees ‘disappointing’ drop in Q1 revenue, slides into red

“We were disappointed with our first quarter results as performance continued to be impacted by softening demand globally for fashion luxury goods,” John Idol, Capri Holding’s chairman and chief executive officer, began in a statement to the press as the company slid into the red. Indeed, the luxury group continued to tackle dampening demand...

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As Michael Kors navigates UK sales dip, prices are likely to rise

The luxury fashion industry is navigating a period of adjustment as consumer spending on high-end goods shows signs of slowing down following a post-pandemic boom. Michael Kors, the US-based fashion brand operated by Capri Holdings, has reported a significant decline in its UK sales for the year ending April 2023. According to This is Money,...

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Michael Kors UK posts sales decline in FY23

During the year to April 2023, Michael Kors UK recorded a turnover of 77.2 million pounds versus 78.3 million pounds in the previous year. In a filing with the Companies House UK, the company attributed the decline to general macroeconomic conditions and ongoing conflict in Ukraine indirectly impacting the cost of living. Gross profit percentage...