Neiman Marcus Rejects Saks Takeover Bid

According to the Wall Street Journal, Neiman Marcus rejected Saks Fifth Avenue’s offer of $3 billion to acquire the retailer; however, the two chains are continuing to negotiate, focused on the terms of the deal. 

Bandier Seeks Sale Amid Credit Pressures

Bandier, the women’s activewear brand, is looking for a buyer to acquire its assets, including inventory and intellectual property. DSI Assignments is conducting the expedited sale process.

Dakine launches Winter 2024 Signature Series

Dakine launched its winter signature series of packs, gloves and mitts, designed in collaboration with snowboarding and ski athletes Sam Taxwood, Louif Paradis, Jill Perkins, Karl Fostvedt, and Sammy Carlson.

Castore Secures Equity Investment

Castore, the U.K.-based sportswear brand,  has secured a £145 million ($183.1 million) investment in a funding round led by the Raine Group, the U.S. financial advisory and investment firm.

Reebok Inks Licensing Partner For Sports Equipment

Authentic Brands Group has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Sakar International to design and distribute Reebok-branded basketball, pickleball, baseball, soccer, and football equipment and electronics, including audio, tech and massage products.

Hanesbrands Gets Debt Ratings Downgrade

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Hanesbrands, Inc.’s debt ratings to reflect the company’s significant earnings declines through 2023 and Moody’s expectation that leverage and coverage credit metrics will remain weak through the first half of 2024.

Bogner Opens Flagship Stores in NYC and LA

The Germany-based so-called “Ath-Luxury” brand that claims to effortlessly transition from the slopes to the city and beyond said it is building on the “resounding success” of its short-term and pop-up locations on both coasts. The stores officially opened their doors in November 2023.

Delta Apparel to Sell Fayetteville Factory

Delta Apparel, Inc., in a regulatory filing, said it expects to receive net proceeds of $23 million from the sale and long-term leaseback of its approximately 35-acre campus in Fayetteville, NC. The buyer is RH Dunn, LLC.