Posted on 04/22/2024 8:06:28 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The US competition watchdog has sued to block fashion accessory giant Tapestry's $8.5bn (£6.9bn) takeover of rival Capri.
Tapestry owns handbag makers including Coach and Kate Spade, while Capri's brands include Michael Kors.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said if allowed, "the deal would eliminate direct head-to-head competition between Tapestry’s and Capri’s brands".
In response Tapestry said "the FTC fundamentally misunderstands both the marketplace and the way in which consumers shop".
Together, the firms employ about 33,000 staff globally but the FTC argued the deal could reduce wages and their benefits.
Coach and Kate Spade are known for what their parent firm calls "accessible luxury" handbags - quality leather and craftsmanship products at affordable prices.
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Next time just tell the crook “look over there, a Versace!”
Finally! Putting Big Handbag in it’s place.
I have three LowePro camera backpacks. One I’ve tramped half around the world for nearly twenty years and it’s still looks great.
I just want to know where it is taught that Women need one of each, kinda like tools or guns with men :)
I got a couple of those admin bags when I was going between two houses quite a lot and my EDC exceeded my pocket carrying capacity.
Among the velcro patches on them:
There’s one in the town I live in. There is a Coach store and it used to have a Dooney store but that one is gone. Williams and Sonoma is gone also. Only a few good stories are left.
Thank you I was wondering how I can do that myself. Shoe goo huh? I wonder where I could buy some.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=shoe+goo+walmart&ia=web
But of course, you can’t take your purse in there...
Thank you I’m very happy to know that you can buy this blue. Old sandals often need repair. The glue seems to dry up in Florida.
I gend to buy cheap shoes as I tear them up so quickly.
The sole at the toe comes loose and the goo fixes it right up for another month or so, ‘til I have to do it again.
Just make sure the sole and upper are squeezed together pretty good until the glue dries.
😊
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