Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton’s. Caesars became an iconic name after the opening of Caesar’s Palace on the Las Vegas Strip in 1966. However, its roots date back to the 1930s in Reno, Nevada. Fertitta Entertainment will pay $5.7 billion and take on close to $12 billion in debt from Caesars, putting the total value of the deal at about $17.6 billion. Shares of Caesars Entertainment, which are up 15% since merger rumors emerged, rose almost 2% before the opening bell Thursday. Tilman Fertitta is a billionaire hospitality mogul who owns Fertitta Entertainment. He is also the largest shareholder in Wynn Resorts as well as DraftKings.
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Everlane, which bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion Shein, founded in China. Everlane has signed an agreement to be acquired by Shein, according to a letter written by the brand’s CEO Alfred Chang sent to employees and obtained by The Associated Press on Friday. Everlane’s majority owner had been L Chatteron, which also owns a significant stake in Boll & Branch, Etro and Birkenstock, Everlane didn’t disclose a purchase price. Shein declined to comment, The takeover bid arrives at a time when Everlane is struggling. Sales are down and debt has mounted