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Beauty

Spain’s Puig Shares Jump on Lauder Merger Talks

Shares of the Spanish beauty group surged around 16 percent on Tuesday, on track for their best trading day on record, after announcing they were in talks over ​a ⁠potential merger with Estée Lauder.

Beauty

Spain’s Puig Shares Jump on Lauder Merger Talks

Shares of the Spanish beauty group surged around 16 percent on Tuesday, on track for their best trading day on record, after announcing they were in talks over ​a ⁠potential merger with Estée Lauder.


Luxury

Nicolas Di Felice Exits Courrèges

During five years as artistic director, Di Felice reactivated the storied Parisian label with a clubby energy and collections that breathed new life into its Space Age DNA.

Luxury

Nicolas Di Felice Exits Courrèges

During five years as artistic director, Di Felice reactivated the storied Parisian label with a clubby energy and collections that breathed new life into its Space Age DNA.


Global Markets

Chinese Competitors Move Into Nike and Zara’s Core Markets

As domestic demand weakens and global consumers seek out lower-priced alternatives, Chinese challenger brands like Anta and Urban Revivo are rolling out stores from Bangkok to Beverly Hills.

Global Markets

Chinese Competitors Move Into Nike and Zara’s Core Markets

As domestic demand weakens and global consumers seek out lower-priced alternatives, Chinese challenger brands like Anta and Urban Revivo are rolling out stores from Bangkok to Beverly Hills.


Beauty

Why Estée Lauder Companies and Puig Need Each Other

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. A merger could reshape the beauty and fashion landscape.

Beauty

Why Estée Lauder Companies and Puig Need Each Other

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. A merger could reshape the beauty and fashion landscape.


Beauty

Advent International Acquires Salt & Stone

The premium body care maker will join the private equity firm’s portfolio, which also includes Olaplex and Parfums de Marly.

Beauty

Advent International Acquires Salt & Stone

The premium body care maker will join the private equity firm’s portfolio, which also includes Olaplex and Parfums de Marly.


Global Markets

Oil Slides, Stocks Climb on Trump’s Iran Reprieve

Oil prices tumbled by over 8 percent after Trump said the US was in talks with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, a claim parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has denied.

Global Markets

Oil Slides, Stocks Climb on Trump’s Iran Reprieve

Oil prices tumbled by over 8 percent after Trump said the US was in talks with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, a claim parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has denied.


Beauty

Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses.

Beauty

Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses.


Beauty

Applied Nutrition Sinks as War Disruption Poses Growth Risk

The UK supplement maker's shares slumped the most since its 2024 IPO after warning of disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, its CEO told Bloomberg.

Beauty

Applied Nutrition Sinks as War Disruption Poses Growth Risk

The UK supplement maker's shares slumped the most since its 2024 IPO after warning of disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, its CEO told Bloomberg.


Luxury

New Luxury Store Openings Rise in Europe, Cushman Data Shows

The continent’s leading luxury retail streets saw a 13 percent rise in new outlets last year, with fierce competition for prime locations, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Luxury

New Luxury Store Openings Rise in Europe, Cushman Data Shows

The continent’s leading luxury retail streets saw a 13 percent rise in new outlets last year, with fierce competition for prime locations, according to Cushman & Wakefield.


Beauty

In a Pricing Pinch, Mass Beauty Brands Get Creative

Lower-priced beauty brands are feeling the pinch as fixed costs rise and customers reign in their spending. To grow, brands will need to rebuild creative muscle to improve product development and maximise marketing.

Beauty

In a Pricing Pinch, Mass Beauty Brands Get Creative

Lower-priced beauty brands are feeling the pinch as fixed costs rise and customers reign in their spending. To grow, brands will need to rebuild creative muscle to improve product development and maximise marketing.


Retail

Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune

Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.

Retail

Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune

Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.


Beauty

Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal

Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.

Beauty

Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal

Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.