Story of the Week DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion DoorDash will acquire Instacart for about $17 billion, the companies announced, uniting two delivery giants under one roof. DoorDash will pay $65 a share in cash and stock, an 11% premium to Instacart’s closing price, and about 26% above Instacart’s closing price on Oct. […]

Story of the Week Anta, Li Ning Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Castore; Li Ning Denies Contact, Anta Declines Comment Castore co-founder Tom Beahon told the Financial Times the British sportswear brand is in talks over a potential sale with Anta Sports, Li Ning and some large American footwear and apparel brands. Li Ning said […]

CGBS Sponsor Spotlight: Ashurst Perkins Coie Don’t Let the Holidays Turn Into a Legal Hangover: 5 Things Emerging Brands Should Tackle Now By Yashreeka Huq, Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie The holiday season is a time for celebration, but for emerging brands, it can also be a season of costly legal oversights. Before you pop the […]

Sponsor Spotlight: Designer Brands  The Best Retailers Don’t Just Follow Consumer Trends. They Anticipate Them. By Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer, Designer Brands  One question has guided much of my career in retail: Where is the ball going to bounce next? In today’s marketplace, success requires more than responding to consumer behavior. It requires curiosity, […]

CGBS Sponsor Spotlight: Choate One Firm Across the Whole Brand Lifecycle How Choate supports consumer brands, their founders, and the capital behind them Most consumer brands meet their lawyers three times: when a sponsor comes to the table, when the capital structure needs to grow, and when the founder finally asks what it all means […]