Tariffs & Consolidation Reshape Global Furniture Industry

MILAN — Smaller furnishings, decor and lighting companies that persevered through the financial crisis of 2008 and the post-COVID-19 pandemic downturn may not be able to go it alone now that U.S. President…

EssilorLuxottica Buys Lens Quality Control Firm Automation & Robotics

MILAN – On the heels of a strong performance in the first half of 2025, EssilorLuxottica is continuing its acquisition spree to strengthen its supply chain. The French Italian eyewear…

Here’s the 2025 Herald News Players of the Year

FALL RIVER — At the end of the 2025 high school spring season, the Herald News put out polls to let readers have a say in the Players of the Year polls…

Fendi Casa Returns to Luxury Living Group, Ends Flos B&B Italia Deal

MILAN – Milan-based Luxury Living Group said Fendi, which originally terminated its agreement with Luxury Living Group in 2021, has returned and signed an agreement for the production of its…

Givaudan Will Acquire Brazilian Fragrance Supplier Vollmens

PARIS – Givaudan is acquiring a majority stake in Vollmens Fragrance Ltdas, a supplier based in Brazil. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, Givaudan, a Swiss fragrance…

Fornasetti Sells Majority Stake to Oakley Capital

MILAN – In a strategic move, Fornasetti heir Barnaba Fornasetti agreed to sell 60 percent of Immaginazione Srl, the holding company that owns and manages Fornasetti, to Oakley Capital. The…

Cape Cod and Islands high school spring state tournament schedule

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament for the high school spring season has arrived. The tennis brackets have been released, while baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball will come…

Luxury Footwear Brand Moreschi Acquired by Superglamourous and Imerman

Storied Italian luxury footwear brand Moreschi has found a pair of white knights. Glam Srl, the company behind the Superglamourous shoe brand, and its investor, the London-based Imerman Family Office…

Where Deals and Value Are Happening Now

“It’s an interesting time in the market right now,” said Vennette Ho, managing director and head of beauty, personal care and wellness at Raymond James, who believes reports of beauty…

Beauty Agency Front Row Acquires Shopify Agency Build in Amsterdam

Front Row has made its fourth acquisition. The New York-based agency, which works with brands like Kosas, La Mer and more in e-commerce management, content creation and digital marketing, has…