Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions
Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.
mergers-acquisitions
Direct-to-Consumer
Fashion’s Most Anticipated M&A Hot Spots in 2025
As the year’s M&A wave starts with once-hot legacy labels finding new owners, while buzzy start-ups hold out for higher valuations, BoF breaks down the types of acquisition targets the industry will likely see this year and the stakes for those potential deals.
Fashion’s Most Anticipated M&A Hot Spots in 2025
As the year’s M&A wave starts with once-hot legacy labels finding new owners, while buzzy start-ups hold out for higher valuations, BoF breaks down the types of acquisition targets the industry will likely see this year and the stakes for those potential deals.
Retail
What’s Behind the 2025 M&A Wave
True Religion, Kapital and Christian Lacroix are among the brands that have changed hands recently, but bigger deals may still be some ways off.
What’s Behind the 2025 M&A Wave
True Religion, Kapital and Christian Lacroix are among the brands that have changed hands recently, but bigger deals may still be some ways off.
Luxury
Report: Capri Holdings Has Pitched Prada To Acquire Versace
Prada is among the potential investors who could be evaluating a purchase of Versace, Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore reported Friday citing market speculation.
Report: Capri Holdings Has Pitched Prada To Acquire Versace
Prada is among the potential investors who could be evaluating a purchase of Versace, Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore reported Friday citing market speculation.
Retail
China’s Youngor Group Acquires Bonpoint
The Chinese fashion conglomerate has purchased the French luxury childrenswear brand from private investment firm EPI.
China’s Youngor Group Acquires Bonpoint
The Chinese fashion conglomerate has purchased the French luxury childrenswear brand from private investment firm EPI.
Retail
Lucky, Forever 21 Operator Merges With JCPenney
The joint venture was formed in an all-equity transaction between JCPenney and SPARC Group and its shareholders Simon Property Group, Brookfield Corp., Authentic Brands Group and SheIn Group Ltd., according to the release. Catalyst will be headed by former JCPenney chief executive officer Marc Rosen.
Lucky, Forever 21 Operator Merges With JCPenney
The joint venture was formed in an all-equity transaction between JCPenney and SPARC Group and its shareholders Simon Property Group, Brookfield Corp., Authentic Brands Group and SheIn Group Ltd., according to the release. Catalyst will be headed by former JCPenney chief executive officer Marc Rosen.
Retail
Can L Catterton Scale Kapital Without Sacrificing Its Soul?
The cult Japanese label known for craftsmanship and individuality is an unprecedented M&A target that presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth.
Can L Catterton Scale Kapital Without Sacrificing Its Soul?
The cult Japanese label known for craftsmanship and individuality is an unprecedented M&A target that presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth.
Luxury
Christian Lacroix Is Acquired by Sociedad Texil Lonia
The couturier Christian Lacroix, who now designs costumes for ballet and opera productions, will not be formally involved with the brand in an official capacity.
Christian Lacroix Is Acquired by Sociedad Texil Lonia
The couturier Christian Lacroix, who now designs costumes for ballet and opera productions, will not be formally involved with the brand in an official capacity.
Beauty
Beauty’s Top M&A Targets for 2025
After a slow year for acquisitions, brands and investors alike are hoping that 2025 will yield bigger exits. But with most strategic buyers like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder operating with an even narrower lens, only a select few firms will make it.
Beauty’s Top M&A Targets for 2025
After a slow year for acquisitions, brands and investors alike are hoping that 2025 will yield bigger exits. But with most strategic buyers like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder operating with an even narrower lens, only a select few firms will make it.
Retail
Laura Ashley Bought by US Owner of Ben Sherman
The British brand known for its floral fashion and home furnishings has been acquired by New York-based Marquee Brands, which plans to expand its lifestyle offerings while retaining the UK team and opening its first European headquarters in London.
Laura Ashley Bought by US Owner of Ben Sherman
The British brand known for its floral fashion and home furnishings has been acquired by New York-based Marquee Brands, which plans to expand its lifestyle offerings while retaining the UK team and opening its first European headquarters in London.
Beauty
The Best of BoF 2024: The Big Beauty M&A Year That Wasn’t
Despite a raft of attractive, buzzy brands beginning sales processes, many of beauty’s big conglomerates didn’t open their wallets this year.
The Best of BoF 2024: The Big Beauty M&A Year That Wasn’t
Despite a raft of attractive, buzzy brands beginning sales processes, many of beauty’s big conglomerates didn’t open their wallets this year.
Retail
Saks Finalises Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group
The $2.7 billion merger counts Amazon, G-III Apparel Group and Authentic Brands Group as investors.
Saks Finalises Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group
The $2.7 billion merger counts Amazon, G-III Apparel Group and Authentic Brands Group as investors.
News & Analysis
The Top 10 Stories that Shaped Fashion in 2024
BoF looks back at the news that changed the industry this year — and will define the fashion agenda in 2025.
The Top 10 Stories that Shaped Fashion in 2024
BoF looks back at the news that changed the industry this year — and will define the fashion agenda in 2025.
The News in Brief
Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty
The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.
Shein Said to Weigh Cost Reset for Late Backers Before IPO
The retailer is considering lowering the investment cost for late backers who came in at a valuation of up to $64 billion as it prepares to list at a much lower value, people familiar with the matter said.
GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand
As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.
The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Will Spotlight Galliano
The fashion icon, as famous for his singular talent as a scandal that cost him one of the industry’s top jobs, will become one of only three living designers to get a major solo exhibition at the museum.
Abbvie Earnings Beat Estimates as Botox Shows Signs of Revival
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
Puma Results Show Progress on Turnaround
The German sports brand posted a narrower loss in the second quarter as it pushed ahead with an effort to restore growth next year.
DSM-Firmenich’s Fragrance-Led Core Profit Beat Sends Shares Higher
DSM-Firmenich beat market expectations for second-quarter core earnings, said full-year sales growth should reach the upper end of its target range on the back of broad-based volume growth.