Fast-growing British off-price e-tailer Secret Sales is acquiring Germany-based Dress-For-Less, which it said is “Europe’s leading discount fashion and beauty retailer”. The marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty added that it’s a “natural next step on an aggressive merger and acquisition strategy, this deal solidifies Secret Sales as one of the most [...]read moreSecret Sales acquires Germany’s Dress-For-Less
In 2002, director Sam Raimi helped kick off the modern era for superhero movies with Spider-Man. That film, along with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise, paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to begin with Iron Man in 2008. Raimi helmed Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3 in 2004 and 2007, respectively, but he returned [...]read moreSam Raimi Wants To Direct Avengers: Secret Wars
As I’m writing this, my wife asks “Do you want to come try this?” referring to a new meal she justmade. Do I really need to get up and try this now? I think to myself. After all, I’m writing for TheGottman Institute. Here’s what Drs. John and Julie Gottman say about these moments in [...]read moreThe Secret Ingredient to a Thriving Relationship: Turning Towards Each Other
Grella filed a complaint against Kortas and his wife, Edna Montijo, in Maricopa County (Arizona) on March 19. In total, Grella claims he discovered over $1.5 million worth of “secret, unauthorized” aircraft purchases and jet hangar lease payments – “and all of which Kortas purchased for himself or his wholly owned entities.” The document claims [...]read moreNEXA’s Grella sues Kortas over “secret, unauthorized” aircraft-related purchases
Secrets don’t stay secrets long on Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard… especially when they’re just blurted out, out of nowhere. It was the quote of the premiere: Summer Marie Thomas shaming roomie Alex Tyree for not inviting her, aka “the person you’ve been inside of,” out with him before their vacation started. Summer dropped that hookup reveal [...]read more‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’s Summer Shares Surprising Review of Secret Alex Hookup (Exclusive)
In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project designed to intercept and decrypt the network traffic between people using Snapchat’s app and its servers. The goal was to understand users’ behavior and help Facebook compete with Snapchat, according to newly unsealed court documents. Facebook called this “Project Ghostbusters,” in a clear reference to Snapchat’s ghost-like logo. [...]read moreFacebook snooped on users’ Snapchat traffic in secret project, documents reveal
In this article Love it or hate it, the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement has changed the conversation around financial planning. And any change that provokes new discussion and a fresh perspective is a good change—even if you ultimately side with the traditionalists. Today, I’ll convince you that you don’t actually need or even [...]read moreThe “Dirty Little Secret” of the FIRE Movement—and Why It’s Good News
Secret Sales, the major marketplace for off-price fashion, sportswear and beauty, has hailed a year of “phenomenal” growth and has predicted more of the same for the current 12 months. On Thursday it said that it “achieved an impressive 85% sales growth in 2023, matching its bold target”. This meant it “significantly outpaced the industry and [...]read moreSecret Sales revenue surges in 2023, says more to come this year
By Bloomberg Published Feb 7, 2024 Permira has hired a trio of banks to assess options including a sale of German fashion retail club Best Secret, which could be valued at more than €4 billion ($4.3 billion) in any exit, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg The private equity firm has chosen Deutsche [...]read morePermira picks banks for €4 billion sale of Best Secret retail club