M&A
LVMH Is Investing in Orient Express Trains, Ships and Hotels
The luxury giant has teamed with French hotel operator Accor to accelerate the development of ultra-luxury…
Chiara Boni Exits Namesake Brand Amid Ownership Reshuffle
The Germanetti family, a longstanding business partner and investor, has bought out the brand and plans to…
Amid Falling Q1 Sales, Safilo Says Portfolio Is Solid
The Italian eyewear maker's sales in the first quarter were dragged down by the loss of its Jimmy Choo…
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L'Occitane Group has sold its majority stake in the Australian skin care brand.
Sources: OSEA Said Mulling Deal Options
The brand has reportedly hired Raymond James to explore a deal.
Three Makeup Brands Are Exploring Deal Options
Glossier, Merit Beauty and Jane Iredale have hired bankers to explore sale options, sources told WWD. For the…
Influencer Marketing Firm Ykone Acquires Indian Firm Barcode
The deal is characterized as the largest to date in the Indian influencer marketing space.
Gen Alpha-geared Brand Subdued Gets Investment
Investment firm Nuo SpA, backed by Italy's Exor, and The World-Wide Investment Company Ltd., of the Hong Kong…
Professional Hair Care Platform Beautynova Is Being Acquired by PAI Partners
Bluegem Capital Partners will sell a majority stake in Beautynova, after having purchased it in October 2020.
Missoni Nabs Long-standing Supplier to Ensure Zigzag Knit Continuity
The Italian luxury company has bought out Tricotex Srl for an undisclosed sum.
Clinical Skin Acquires Glytone From Pierre Fabre Laboratoires
The dermatological skin care brand melds pharmaceutical and cosmetic expertise.
Advent International Acquires Skala Cosméticos Brazilian Hair Care Brand
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Under New Ownership, The Body Shop Is Shedding Most European and Some Asian Business
Altogether, about 14 percent of the beauty retailer's activity will be bought by an international family…
EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Cheng Has Big Ambitions for 1017 Alyx 9SM
The Asian business titan and designer Matthew M. Williams plan to diversify the product offer and ramp up…