Judge Blocks Deal to Unite Coach and Michael Kors Brands

Judge blocks $8.5B merger of luxe brands Coach, Michael Kors in shock setback
The companies argued the deal was needed to fight back against European players like Gucci, which are increasingly grabbing market share.
Judge sides with FTC, blocking Kate Spade and Michael Kors merger
A federal judge has sided with the Federal Trade Commission, effectively blocking a merger of the company behind Kate Spade with the company that controls Michael Kors.
Coach-Michael Kors Deal Blocked by Judge
A federal court sides with the FTC, which argued that a Tapestry-Capri merger would raise prices for handbags.
Judge blocks Coach owner Tapestry's proposed acquisition of Michael Kors parent Capri
A federal court judge has blocked the proposed merger between Tapestry-owned Coach and Capri parent Michael Kors. The reasoning behind the judge's order wasn't immediately clear but the FTC had previously argued the merger would harm consumers, raise prices and reduce employee benefits.
Stock of Michael Kors owner Capri dives after judge blocks merger with Tapestry
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Tapestry Inc.’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, agreeing with regulators that the deal would hurt competition in the handbag industry.
Judge blocks Coach owner Tapestry's proposed acquisition of Michael Kors owner Capri
A federal judge blocked Tapestry's acquisition of Capri on Thursday following a brief trial last month in New York. In her order, Judge Jennifer Rochon granted the Federal Trade Commission's motion for a preliminary injuction to block the proposed merger,
Cincinnati Premium Outlets announces new stores coming this fall
The outlet recently welcomed several new stores, including New Balance Factory Store, Ann Taylor Factory Store and an ...
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The Addiction to Discounting at Michael Kors Is Exposed in Court
Michael Kors and the executives who ran his fashion label knew they had a serious problem: Many of the handbags were selling for less than $100, far from the regular price of $450. The designer ...
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It’s official: Michael Kors isn’t cool anymore
In other words, consumers will not pay $300 for a Michael Kors bag in a department store when they can get one at the outlet mall for half the price.
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Michael Kors has unbelievable discounts on designer bags in massive pre-Christmas sale
Michael Kors is holding a massive mid-season sale with discounts of up to 50% on a wide selection of handbags, shoes and ...
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FTC seeks to block Kate Spade, Michael Kors merger
Expert tips for smart designer shopping: How to invest wisely and care for your purchase The Michael Kors Store on Rodeo Drive on Feb. 23, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Fg/bauer-griffin/GC ...
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Michael Kors - Statistics & Facts
In 2017, Michael Kors bought Jimmy Choo, and in 2019, an even a bigger deal came through: the acquisition of the Italian fashion house Versace. Shortly after, Michael Kors Limited changed its name ...