Acquisitons – Charm

Lyst, Zozo, acquisitions, retail, fashion, eCommerce

Fashion Retail Platform Lyst Sold to Japan’s Zozo for $154 Million

Cs news3 months ago05 mins

Fashion shopping platform Lyst is set to be acquired by Japanese eCommerce firm Zozo. The $154 million deal, announced in a news release Wednesday (April 9), will make Lyst a wholly owned subsidiary of Zozo, itself another fashion-focused eCommerce company. “This is an exciting moment for Lyst, and a win-win for our fashion ecosystem of…

Dealmaking Hits 10-Year Low Due to Uncertainty

Cs news3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

When Donald Trump retook the White House last year, parts of the banking world celebrated. Wall Street dealmakers saw his presidency ushering in a new era of “megamergers,” with the Republican administration providing a more friendly regulatory environment. But as the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (March 24), those predictions have so far not come to…