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Footwear firms attractive as takeover targets

09/02/2015

Footwear brands are likely to become increasingly attractive takeover targets for apparel groups and private equity firms, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Last month adidas announced it was selling Rockport and Coach bought footwear brand Stuart Weitzman.

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