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A Look at Investors’ Dwindling Faith in Sportswear

Investors couldn’t get enough of sportswear in the marketplace five years ago. These days, judging by how significantly the market capitalisations of the industry’s biggest brands have shrunk, interest has fallen to a post-pandemic low.

Sports

A Look at Investors’ Dwindling Faith in Sportswear

Investors couldn’t get enough of sportswear in the marketplace five years ago. These days, judging by how significantly the market capitalisations of the industry’s biggest brands have shrunk, interest has fallen to a post-pandemic low.


Retail

Bag Brand Strathberry Nabs Minority Investment as It Eyes International Expansion

The Edinburgh-based label is entering a new partnership with Soho Square Capital as it gets ready to open its first store outside the UK.

Retail

Bag Brand Strathberry Nabs Minority Investment as It Eyes International Expansion

The Edinburgh-based label is entering a new partnership with Soho Square Capital as it gets ready to open its first store outside the UK.


Beauty

L Catterton Nears Acquisition of Fitness Brand Hyrox

Private equity firm L Catterton is close to buying a controlling stake in Hyrox in a deal that may value the fitness competition brand at nearly $700 million, sources told Bloomberg.

Beauty

L Catterton Nears Acquisition of Fitness Brand Hyrox

Private equity firm L Catterton is close to buying a controlling stake in Hyrox in a deal that may value the fitness competition brand at nearly $700 million, sources told Bloomberg.


Beauty

Nykaa Increases Stake in Beauty Brand Earth Rhythm

The Indian beauty retailer has invested in the clean personal care brand for the third time, raising its stake by an additional 24.2 percent.

Beauty

Nykaa Increases Stake in Beauty Brand Earth Rhythm

The Indian beauty retailer has invested in the clean personal care brand for the third time, raising its stake by an additional 24.2 percent.


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Luxury

One Year After Founder’s Death, Armani Faces Ticking Clock

The late Giorgio Armani stipulated in his will that the sale of around 15 percent of the company should take place between 12 and 18 months after his death, followed by the disposal of a larger stake or a public listing.

Luxury

One Year After Founder’s Death, Armani Faces Ticking Clock

The late Giorgio Armani stipulated in his will that the sale of around 15 percent of the company should take place between 12 and 18 months after his death, followed by the disposal of a larger stake or a public listing.


Beauty

Oura Files for US IPO as Revenue Surges

The wearable maker, popular with athletes, has filed for an initial public offering, showing soaring revenue as well as increasing losses.

Beauty

Oura Files for US IPO as Revenue Surges

The wearable maker, popular with athletes, has filed for an initial public offering, showing soaring revenue as well as increasing losses.


Beauty

David Protein Maker Valued at $2.25 Billion in New Funding Deal

The maker of the popular low-calorie, zero-sugar David protein bars raised $250 million in a funding round that values the company at $2.25 billion — three times the valuation last year.

Beauty

David Protein Maker Valued at $2.25 Billion in New Funding Deal

The maker of the popular low-calorie, zero-sugar David protein bars raised $250 million in a funding round that values the company at $2.25 billion — three times the valuation last year.


Beauty

Wella Company’s IPO Plan: Wipe Out Debt, Win New Customers

After swinging back to profit, the American hair and nail care company has filed to go public, with plans to deleverage its business and take on the competition.

Beauty

Wella Company’s IPO Plan: Wipe Out Debt, Win New Customers

After swinging back to profit, the American hair and nail care company has filed to go public, with plans to deleverage its business and take on the competition.


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Beauty

Nestlé to Sell Vitamin Portfolio to Yellow Wood for $1 Billion

The deal includes Nature’s Bounty, Ester-C and Gard, as well as its private-label supplement business.

Beauty

Nestlé to Sell Vitamin Portfolio to Yellow Wood for $1 Billion

The deal includes Nature’s Bounty, Ester-C and Gard, as well as its private-label supplement business.


Beauty

Wella Files for US IPO

The owner of Ghd and OPI, backed by investment firm KKR, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange.

Beauty

Wella Files for US IPO

The owner of Ghd and OPI, backed by investment firm KKR, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange.


Sports

Inside Fashion & Sports E-Commerce: Focusing on What Matters

This new flagship report reveals that fashion and sports leaders are chasing what’s new in e-commerce while fundamental challenges remain unresolved. Based on surveys of 10,000 consumers and 150 senior leaders across the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, it shows brands and retailers where to focus to innovate without losing sight of what drives success.

Sports

Inside Fashion & Sports E-Commerce: Focusing on What Matters

This new flagship report reveals that fashion and sports leaders are chasing what’s new in e-commerce while fundamental challenges remain unresolved. Based on surveys of 10,000 consumers and 150 senior leaders across the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, it shows brands and retailers where to focus to innovate without losing sight of what drives success.


Beauty

Semcap Invests in UK Wellness Platform Healf

The private equity firm’s beauty and wellness division, led by Vasiliki Petrou, has made a minority investment in the fast-growing e-tailer.

Beauty

Semcap Invests in UK Wellness Platform Healf

The private equity firm’s beauty and wellness division, led by Vasiliki Petrou, has made a minority investment in the fast-growing e-tailer.