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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.


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.


Luxury

Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.

Luxury

Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.


Retail

Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole

British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.

Retail

Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole

British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.


Beauty

Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand

The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.

Beauty

Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand

The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.


Luxury

De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club

The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.

Luxury

De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club

The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.


Beauty

L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist

L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.

Beauty

L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist

L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.


Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.

Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.


Beauty

Glossier Appoints New CMO

Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.

Beauty

Glossier Appoints New CMO

Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.