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Retail

Personal Care Conglomerate Kimberly-Clark Acquires Majority Stake in Thinx, a Period Underwear Brand

The maker of Kotex and Kleenex had initially invested $25 million in Thinx in 2019.

Retail

Personal Care Conglomerate Kimberly-Clark Acquires Majority Stake in Thinx, a Period Underwear Brand

The maker of Kotex and Kleenex had initially invested $25 million in Thinx in 2019.


Luxury

Isabel Marant Majority Owner Mulls Sale of French Brand

Montefiore Investment is considering a sale of French fashion brand Isabel Marant, according to people familiar with the matter. A deal could value the ready-to-wear brand at as much as €1 billion ($1.1 billion), the people said.

Luxury

Isabel Marant Majority Owner Mulls Sale of French Brand

Montefiore Investment is considering a sale of French fashion brand Isabel Marant, according to people familiar with the matter. A deal could value the ready-to-wear brand at as much as €1 billion ($1.1 billion), the people said.


China

Creditors Look to Seize Lycra Business from Ruyi

Debt-ridden Chinese fashion and textiles giant Ruyi Group is facing creditor action to seize its Lycra business after reportedly defaulting on a $400 million loan it took out in May 2019 to fund the deal.

China

Creditors Look to Seize Lycra Business from Ruyi

Debt-ridden Chinese fashion and textiles giant Ruyi Group is facing creditor action to seize its Lycra business after reportedly defaulting on a $400 million loan it took out in May 2019 to fund the deal.


China

Hong Kong Lingerie Company Hop Lun Up for Sale

Chief executive Erik Ryd is looking to sell his $500 million business.

China

Hong Kong Lingerie Company Hop Lun Up for Sale

Chief executive Erik Ryd is looking to sell his $500 million business.


Global Markets

South Africa’s Pepkor Acquires Brazilian Retailer Avenida

Africa’s largest clothing retailer has acquired a majority stake in Brazilian retailer Grupo Avenida.

Global Markets

South Africa’s Pepkor Acquires Brazilian Retailer Avenida

Africa’s largest clothing retailer has acquired a majority stake in Brazilian retailer Grupo Avenida.


Beauty

Courtin-Clarins Family to Acquire Clean Makeup Brand Ilia

Famille C, the Courtin-Clarins family’s private investment fund, has signed a contract to purchase the American beauty brand, which recorded sales of $100 million in 2021, for an undisclosed sum.

Beauty

Courtin-Clarins Family to Acquire Clean Makeup Brand Ilia

Famille C, the Courtin-Clarins family’s private investment fund, has signed a contract to purchase the American beauty brand, which recorded sales of $100 million in 2021, for an undisclosed sum.


Retail

Kohl’s Rejects Takeover Offers as Too Low and Hires Bankers

Kohl’s Corp. said Friday it has rejected the takeover offers it has received as too low and has engaged bankers to field interest in the company.

Retail

Kohl’s Rejects Takeover Offers as Too Low and Hires Bankers

Kohl’s Corp. said Friday it has rejected the takeover offers it has received as too low and has engaged bankers to field interest in the company.


Beauty

How Beauty Brands Are Building Their Tech Muscle

With the past year’s flurry of tech-focused mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, the beauty industry increasingly resembles Silicon Valley. But the bets on beauty tech are just beginning.

Beauty

How Beauty Brands Are Building Their Tech Muscle

With the past year’s flurry of tech-focused mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, the beauty industry increasingly resembles Silicon Valley. But the bets on beauty tech are just beginning.


Retail

Why Activist Investors Are Targeting Department Stores

Hedge funds are urging Kohl’s and Macy’s to consider radical changes to how they operate as the retailers struggle to reverse decades of decline.

Retail

Why Activist Investors Are Targeting Department Stores

Hedge funds are urging Kohl’s and Macy’s to consider radical changes to how they operate as the retailers struggle to reverse decades of decline.


Media

L’Officiel Inc. Acquired by Hong Kong’s AMTD International

The parent company of the 100-year-old French fashion and lifestyle magazine with a network of global editions has been acquired by AMTD International, a Hong Kong-based financial service conglomerate.

Media

L’Officiel Inc. Acquired by Hong Kong’s AMTD International

The parent company of the 100-year-old French fashion and lifestyle magazine with a network of global editions has been acquired by AMTD International, a Hong Kong-based financial service conglomerate.


Global Markets

India’s Good Glamm Group Acquires Majority Stake in Organic Harvest

The beauty and personal care giant turned content provider, and newly-minted unicorn, has continued its acquisition spree by taking a majority stake in one of India's leading organic personal care brands.

Global Markets

India’s Good Glamm Group Acquires Majority Stake in Organic Harvest

The beauty and personal care giant turned content provider, and newly-minted unicorn, has continued its acquisition spree by taking a majority stake in one of India's leading organic personal care brands.


Global Markets

Mexico’s Betterware Buys Jafra Cosmetics for $255 Million

The Mexican household products business has announced the acquisition of Jafra Cosmetics’ US and Mexican operations from its parent company, the Germany-based Vorwerk Group.

Global Markets

Mexico’s Betterware Buys Jafra Cosmetics for $255 Million

The Mexican household products business has announced the acquisition of Jafra Cosmetics’ US and Mexican operations from its parent company, the Germany-based Vorwerk Group.