M&A
Italian Sustainable Shoe Company ACBC Sells Majority Stake to Swiss Fund
Gyrus Capital is taking over the company to accelerate its sustainability mission.
A First Look Into Nemo Group’s New Acquisitions, Driade and FontanaArte
In an unexpected twist, Nemo lighting's founder talks about stepping into the world of furniture for the…
Haworth Lifestyle Readies for Acquisitions as It Nears 1 Billion Euros in Sales
The company unveiled its reorganization plans as it primes for growth.
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Haworth Group Sees Growth After Flat 2024 Sales Performance
The Holland, Mich.-based group that owns Poltrona Frau and Cassina posted $2.5 billion in revenue for 2024…
Natura &Co. Is in Talks With IG4 Capital for Possible Sale of Avon Outside Latin America
The Brazilian beauty giant said negotiations are in early stages and the company continues evaluating other…
Prai Beauty Is Acquired by Luxury Brands in Partnership With The Dodo Group
The deal is meant to help broaden the geographic reach of the "pro-aging" skin care brand.
Dexelance Eyeing Acquisitions, 2024 Revenues Rose 3 Percent
The first Italian design firm to list its shares on the Milan Stock Exchange said it's currently in talks…
Flos B&B Italia Group Entertaining Informal Offers for Its Furniture Division
Following the unexpected resignation of its chief executive officer Daniel Lalonde, WWD has learned that…
Maesa Sells Europe and Middle East Operations to Kdc/One
The American mass beauty incubator is focusing on its core business, including high-growth global brands and…
Unilever’s India Unit Will Acquire Premium Beauty Brand Minimalist
India is considered a next frontier for beauty.
EXCLUSIVE: Urban Skin Rx Acquired by American Exchange Group
The aesthetician-founded brand, which sells at Ulta Beauty and Target, marks the conglomerate's third beauty…
Groupe Rocher Plans to Divest Petit Bateau and Stanhome
The French beauty giant has also named Paul Polman and Elisabeth Sandager to its board of directors.
EXCLUSIVE: Knoll Opens New York Flagship
Michigan-based parent company MillerKnoll cut the ribbon on a new showroom dedicated to the design vision of…