M&A
EXCLUSIVE: Wella Buys Natural Hair Care Brand Briogeo
The acquisition marks a sharpening focus on sustainability, said Annie Young-Scrivner, Wella's CEO.
EXCLUSIVE: Save the Duck Finds New Owners in L’Occitane Executives
The beauty group's chairman and chief executive officer Reinold Geiger and André J. Hoffmann have privately…
Gary Wassner Tapped to Launch Brand Velocity Group Fashion & Apparel
He will continue in his role as CEO of Hilldun Corp.
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Rare Beauty Brands Acquires Dr. Dana Beauty
The acquisition marks the third brand to join Rare Beauty Brands' portfolio.
Tamburi Investment Partners to Invest in Textile Specialist
The investment vehicle helmed by Giovanni Tamburi is acquiring a 25 percent interest in Limonta SpA.
Stefanel Unveils First Collection Under OVS Ownership, Expands Store Network
The new collection will be available at the 30 existing Stefanel stores and the new 30 units in Italy and 20…
Social Selling Platform CommentSold Eyes Growth With New Investment
As private equity firm Permira steps in, prior investor ZMC pulls out.
Shiseido Launching Innovations Fund in China
The fund, to be run with Boyu Capital, will tap into investment opportunities in emerging cosmetics and…
Square Acquires Afterpay for $29 Billion in All-stock Deal
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.
Sephora Acquiring U.K. Online Prestige Beauty Seller Feelunique
The move gives LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned Sephora a firm foothold in the lucrative U.K. beauty…
IEVA Group Acquires Second Retail Chain
The connected beauty company linking wellbeing, personalized solutions and the environment, has just acquired…
KKR Takes Controlling Stake in India’s Vini Cosmetics
The global investment firm is investing $625 million in the Indian personal care and beauty company.
Groupe Bogart to Acquire 41 Nocibé Perfumeries in France
The transaction would increase the number of the group's retail holdings to 71 stores in France, including…