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Beauty M&A Activity Is Poised to Gear Up in 2026
Both strategics and private equity are expected to be in on the action.
Unicorns Gallop Back on the Beauty M&A Scene in 2025
Despite significant headwinds, activity picked up across all categories.
EssilorLuxottica Makes New Acquisition in Med-tech With Signifeye Takeover
The move confirms EssilorLuxottica's big ambitions for its burgeoning med-tech division.
Style Capital Exits LuisaViaRoma, CEO Commits to Futureproof Business Model
As Style Capital exits the e-tailer, current CEO Tommaso Maria Andorlini has taken over the Italian private…
Style Capital Exits LuisaViaRoma: Sources
The Italian private equity firm has sold the 40 percent stake it has held since 2021 with current CEO Tommaso…
Givaudan Finalizes Belle Aire Creations Acquisition
The deal accelerates the Swiss fragrance and beauty supplier's North American expansion.
Outerwear Brand Add Acquired by Fashion-tech Company Space 2000
The new owner plans to open a new showroom and offices in Milan by the end of 2025.
Eyewear Firm House of Modo Gets Minority Investment
Valiant Asset Management Ltd. has invested $100 million in the company, which owns the Italia Independent…
Could CoverGirl, Rimmel and Sally Hansen Be Put Up for Sale?
Coty launches strategic review of mass color cosmetics and Brazil business, exploring divestitures, spin-offs…
Natura Enters Agreement to Sell Avon International
The Brazilian beauty-maker aims to streamline operations and focus on Latin America.
Cos Bar Acquired by Mitchell Family Office
The deal comes weeks after Cos Bar's rumored sale.
Natura to Sell Avon CARD, Explores Options for Avon International
The Brazilian beauty giant has entered into an agreement with Grupo PDC to divest the holding.
As Smaller Home Players Struggle Amid Tariffs, a New Wave of Consolidation Brews
Industry experts see acquisitions of solution-driven firms on the rise, as tariffs grip small and…
EssilorLuxottica Acquires Optical Lens Quality Control Player Automation & Robotics
The acquisition strengthens the eyewear giant's integrated supply chain in the production of lenses, one of…
Safilo’s Net Profit, Sales Rise in the H1, Helped by Asia-Pacific and Tariff Offsetting Measures
The eyewear-maker's CEO said the second-quarter gross margin benefited from tariff mitigation measures like…