Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
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Luxury
Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.
Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.
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Bain to Acquire Cheerleading Outfitter Varsity Brands
The acquisition comes as the sport is being considered for Olympics status.
Bain to Acquire Cheerleading Outfitter Varsity Brands
The acquisition comes as the sport is being considered for Olympics status.
Financial Markets
Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.
Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.
Financial Markets
Bain Exit Leaves Edcon Struggling in South Africa Retail Slump
Bain Capital Partners LLC’s decision to walk away from Edcon Holdings Ltd. leaves South Africa’s largest clothing retailer to claw back market share.
Bain Exit Leaves Edcon Struggling in South Africa Retail Slump
Bain Capital Partners LLC’s decision to walk away from Edcon Holdings Ltd. leaves South Africa’s largest clothing retailer to claw back market share.
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Beauty
What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?
South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.
What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?
South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.
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Edcon Secured Creditors Rally for Talks With Bain Retailer
Edcon Holdings Pty. secured bondholders are readying for debt talks with the South African fashion retailer.
Edcon Secured Creditors Rally for Talks With Bain Retailer
Edcon Holdings Pty. secured bondholders are readying for debt talks with the South African fashion retailer.
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Bain's Edcon Brings in Brands to Compete in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Edcon Holdings Ltd. is turning to international brands such as Topshop and Tom Tailor as South Africa's biggest clothing
Bain's Edcon Brings in Brands to Compete in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Edcon Holdings Ltd. is turning to international brands such as Topshop and Tom Tailor as South Africa's biggest clothing
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The News in Brief
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.