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Gap soars most on record following Kanye West deal

Bloomberg Kanye West is going to make Gap cool again. At least, that’s what investors hope. The struggling apparel company’s shares soared the most in at least 40 years after it revealed a partnership agreement with the head-turning rapper and designer. West, whose sneaker line with Adidas AG routinely sells out, will work with Gap Inc on a new line ...

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Bain buys Virgin Australia in bet on shattered industry

Bloomberg Bain Capital LP agreed to buy collapsed airline Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd in one of the biggest single bets on the industry since it was shattered by the coronavirus pandemic. Administrator Deloitte named Bain as the airline’s new owner, hours after rival buyout firm Cyrus Capital Partners LP withdrew its bid. The value of the deal wasn’t disclosed, though ...

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Nike shares tumble as sales battered

Bloomberg Nike Inc, which touted its ability to navigate the pandemic earlier this year, is finding it’s not so easy. The world’s biggest athletic brand posted a surprise loss and disappointing sales in the fiscal fourth quarter, a sign that shuttered retail stores across the US and much of the world took an even bigger toll than expected. Revenue declined ...

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