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Anta Sports to Buy 29% Stake in Puma for $1.8 Billion

The Pinault family agreed to sell its 29 percent stake in Puma to China’s Anta, paring back its holdings beyond luxury as it focuses on a turnaround at Gucci.

Sports

Anta Sports to Buy 29% Stake in Puma for $1.8 Billion

The Pinault family agreed to sell its 29 percent stake in Puma to China’s Anta, paring back its holdings beyond luxury as it focuses on a turnaround at Gucci.


Retail

Tariffs Starting to Bump Up Product Prices, Amazon CEO Says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC product prices on the e-commerce platform are starting to rise as third-party sellers pass on higher costs caused by US tariffs.

Retail

Tariffs Starting to Bump Up Product Prices, Amazon CEO Says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC product prices on the e-commerce platform are starting to rise as third-party sellers pass on higher costs caused by US tariffs.


Beauty

Shiseido Faces Tough Turnaround After Costly Cosmetics Stumbles

Once a formidable challenger to L’Oréal and the Estée Lauder Companies, Japan's largest beauty conglomerate is navigating its biggest challenge in decades, hurt by a costly misfire in North America and pressure from international rivals.

Beauty

Shiseido Faces Tough Turnaround After Costly Cosmetics Stumbles

Once a formidable challenger to L’Oréal and the Estée Lauder Companies, Japan's largest beauty conglomerate is navigating its biggest challenge in decades, hurt by a costly misfire in North America and pressure from international rivals.


Global Markets

How Ronald Lauder Encouraged Trump to Pursue Greenland

The cosmetics scion and friend of the US president has long harboured business interests in the Danish territory and its cache of ‘rare earth minerals,’ according to The Guardian.

Global Markets

How Ronald Lauder Encouraged Trump to Pursue Greenland

The cosmetics scion and friend of the US president has long harboured business interests in the Danish territory and its cache of ‘rare earth minerals,’ according to The Guardian.


Beauty

Opinion: Luxury Brands Need to Find Their Wellness Niches

If health is the new wealth, conglomerates like LVMH and Kering need to command a share of this spending, writes Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted.

Beauty

Opinion: Luxury Brands Need to Find Their Wellness Niches

If health is the new wealth, conglomerates like LVMH and Kering need to command a share of this spending, writes Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted.


Beauty

Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale

Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.

Beauty

Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale

Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.


Beauty

The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026

Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.

Beauty

The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026

Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.


Beauty

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill in US, Triggering Price War

The first and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions.

Beauty

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill in US, Triggering Price War

The first and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions.


Beauty

Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous

Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.

Beauty

Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous

Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.


Beauty

The Best of BoF 2025: The New Food Chain

Beauty’s biggest companies have seen their growth moderate, while a flurry of M&A activity and consolidation has begun to shift the playing field.

Beauty

The Best of BoF 2025: The New Food Chain

Beauty’s biggest companies have seen their growth moderate, while a flurry of M&A activity and consolidation has begun to shift the playing field.


Beauty

Coty Sells Remaining Stake of Wella in $750 Million Deal with KKR

Coty said on Friday it sold its remaining 25.8 percent stake in the hair care brand, while retaining rights to a share of any future sale or initial ⁠public offering proceeds.

Beauty

Coty Sells Remaining Stake of Wella in $750 Million Deal with KKR

Coty said on Friday it sold its remaining 25.8 percent stake in the hair care brand, while retaining rights to a share of any future sale or initial ⁠public offering proceeds.


Beauty

TPG Cuts Stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills, Takes $600 Million Hit

The private equity firm exited most of its stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills as part of a debt restructuring, largely wiping out its initial investment, according to people familiar with the matter.

Beauty

TPG Cuts Stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills, Takes $600 Million Hit

The private equity firm exited most of its stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills as part of a debt restructuring, largely wiping out its initial investment, according to people familiar with the matter.