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Beauty

How to Build a Beauty Brand That Lasts for Generations

To build a business that lasts, brands must appeal to more than their original core demographic. Behemoths like Nike and Apple have done so — but makeup, skin care and hair lines have had less luck.

Beauty

How to Build a Beauty Brand That Lasts for Generations

To build a business that lasts, brands must appeal to more than their original core demographic. Behemoths like Nike and Apple have done so — but makeup, skin care and hair lines have had less luck.


Beauty

The Changing Shape of Beauty M&A

Beauty megadeals may be few and far between over the near term, but M&A will still be critical for buyers and sellers seeking growth, innovation and competitive product portfolios, reports The State of Fashion: Beauty.

Beauty

The Changing Shape of Beauty M&A

Beauty megadeals may be few and far between over the near term, but M&A will still be critical for buyers and sellers seeking growth, innovation and competitive product portfolios, reports The State of Fashion: Beauty.


Beauty

Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom

Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.

Beauty

Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom

Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.


Beauty

Drunk Elephant Got the Big Fancy Exit. Now What?

Shiseido’s $845 million acquisition of Drunk Elephant was the most buzzed-about beauty deal of 2019. Here’s how the Japanese conglomerate plans to turn its new brand into a global powerhouse. 

Beauty

Drunk Elephant Got the Big Fancy Exit. Now What?

Shiseido’s $845 million acquisition of Drunk Elephant was the most buzzed-about beauty deal of 2019. Here’s how the Japanese conglomerate plans to turn its new brand into a global powerhouse. 


Beauty

Why Shiseido Bought Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty giant will purchase the clean skincare brand for $845 million, adding to a prestige portfolio that includes Shiseido, Nars, Clé de Peau Beauté and Laura Mercier.

Beauty

Why Shiseido Bought Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty giant will purchase the clean skincare brand for $845 million, adding to a prestige portfolio that includes Shiseido, Nars, Clé de Peau Beauté and Laura Mercier.


Beauty

Shiseido Inks $845 Million Deal for Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty company's latest venture is indicative of its attempts to bolster its presence among younger shoppers.

Beauty

Shiseido Inks $845 Million Deal for Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty company's latest venture is indicative of its attempts to bolster its presence among younger shoppers.


China

How Fenty Beauty Is Selling Cruelty-Free Products to China

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Charlotte Tilbury and others are using a variety of tactics to bypass a Chinese law that mandates animal testing for foreign brands.

China

How Fenty Beauty Is Selling Cruelty-Free Products to China

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Charlotte Tilbury and others are using a variety of tactics to bypass a Chinese law that mandates animal testing for foreign brands.


Beauty

Drunk Elephant's Tiffany Masterson Open to a Buyer But Says No Deal Imminent

The beauty start-up has already hired bankers to represent it in a potential sale, but isn’t close to finalising any deals, according to the beauty start-up's founder.

Beauty

Drunk Elephant's Tiffany Masterson Open to a Buyer But Says No Deal Imminent

The beauty start-up has already hired bankers to represent it in a potential sale, but isn’t close to finalising any deals, according to the beauty start-up's founder.


Beauty

Unilever Considers $1 Billion Bid for Drunk Elephant

Drunk Elephant reportedly hired investment banks in January to explore a sale.

Beauty

Unilever Considers $1 Billion Bid for Drunk Elephant

Drunk Elephant reportedly hired investment banks in January to explore a sale.


News & Analysis

Who Will Buy Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand?

News & Analysis

Who Will Buy Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand?