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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…
M&A Activity in Luxury Sector Healthy and Brisk Despite COVID-19, Says Deloitte
The appetite for brands operating in the personal luxury goods category is particularly tangible.
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Body Care Brand Maëlys Receives Minority Investment from Norwest
The venture and growth investment firm joins other shareholders Barinboim Group and Leumi Partners.
Italian Textile Firms Join Forces to Weather COVID-19 Fallout
Leading textile firms in Italy are partnering by way of acquisitions and collaborative ventures to safeguard…
Eurazeo Set to Buy Aroma-Zone, the Natural, DIY Beauty Brand
The private equity company and its partners have agreed to invest around 140 million euros in the French…
Panasonic Acquires Fulfillment Platform Provider Blue Yonder
The deal "accelerates the companies' shared autonomous supply chain mission," the companies said.
Bloomeffects Raises $2 Million Seed Funding, Plots Expansion
The tulip-based brand has caught the eyes of retailers — and investors — since its founding in October…
Bain Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Hand in Hand
The acquisition was made through Double Impact, Bain Capital's fund for purpose-driven businesses.
Blauer USA’s Enzo Fusco on Outerwear Sector, Taking Brand Home to the U.S.
As the outerwear category booms, Fusco believes there's untapped potential for Blauer USA which may require…
Franck Provost Sells Hair Activity to Core Equity Holdings
A majority stake in the company was sold to help accelerate its developments in France and abroad.
GCDS CEO Envisions Brand’s Future Growth Filled With Optimism
The GCDS chief executive officer Giordano Calza shared with WWD his strategy for the brand's future growth.
Givaudan Acquiring Myrissi to Strengthen AI Capabilities
Myrissi has created a patented AI technology able to translate fragrances into color patterns and images.
BasicNet Seen as Potential Investor in Corneliani
A formal offer has not been submitted yet.
OVS Gets Green Light to Buy Stefanel
The retailer on Monday said Italy's Ministry of Economic Development has approved the acquisition of the…