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December 3, 2012

J Brand Thinks Big Under Fast Retailing

The Japanese fashion giant’s expertise will prove useful as the brand bulks up its business in the Asia-Pacific Rim.

By Evan Clark and Marc Karimzadeh

with contributions from Amanda Kaiser

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Good brands continue to find buyers willing to open their wallets wide in the M&A world.

J Brand is the latest to set a high yardstick for brands to measure themselves against,