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New York City — PHOENIX — a new direct to consumer (DTC) platform led by WHP Global in collaboration with an affiliate of Simon Property Group, Brookfield Properties and Centennial Real Estate — has acquired the majority of apparel brand Express’ retail operating assets. PHOENIX is now the operator of the entirety of the brick-and-mortar and e-commerce portfolio of both Express and Bonobos, which features more than 450 physical stores.