Caleres Bolsters Portfolio with $105 Million Acquisition of Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry
Caleres Inc. has acquired the luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry Inc. for $105 million. This acquisition enhances Caleres’ presence in the women’s fashion footwear sector and allows them to leverage their extensive retail and e-commerce platforms. Meanwhile, Tapestry will concentrate on its primary brands, Coach and Kate Spade, sharpening its strategic focus after a failed bid to acquire Capri Holdings. The deal, expected to close in the summer of 2025, has been well-received by the market, with Caleres’ stock price rising by 3.2%.
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Unraveling the Tapestry-Capri Merger: A Crucial Antitrust Battle
The proposed $8.5 billion merger between Tapestry and Capri Holdings, major players in the fashion industry, faces a significant hurdle as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) intervenes to block the deal. This intervention highlights concerns over reduced competition in the “accessible luxury” market, where products like handbags are both affordable and of high quality. The FTC argues that merging Tapestry’s brands like Coach and Kate Spade with Capri’s Michael Kors could lead to higher prices and less innovation, adversely affecting consumers. This case is particularly noteworthy as it aligns with FTC Chair Lina Khan’s stance on antitrust matters under the Biden administration. The outcome of this legal challenge could set a precedent for how similar mergers are evaluated in the future, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in the fashion industry and beyond.
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