Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
mergers-acquisitions
Beauty
Exclusive: Eurazeo to Shut Down Brand Investment Arm
The French private equity firm, a former investor in Farfetch and Pat McGrath Labs with current stakes in beauty companies like Beekman 1802 and Gisou, is in the process of dissolving its consumer investment arm, sources told The Business of Beauty.
Exclusive: Eurazeo to Shut Down Brand Investment Arm
The French private equity firm, a former investor in Farfetch and Pat McGrath Labs with current stakes in beauty companies like Beekman 1802 and Gisou, is in the process of dissolving its consumer investment arm, sources told The Business of Beauty.
Sports
Mammut Owner Weighs Sale of Swiss Outdoor Gear Maker
Jacobs Capital is exploring a potential €500 million sale of the Swiss outdoor gear maker Mammut Sports Group AG.
Mammut Owner Weighs Sale of Swiss Outdoor Gear Maker
Jacobs Capital is exploring a potential €500 million sale of the Swiss outdoor gear maker Mammut Sports Group AG.
Beauty
Olaplex Said to Attract Takeover Offer From Germany’s Henkel
Henkel AG has submitted a takeover offer for Olaplex Holdings Inc, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after the shampoo maker lost over 90% of its value since its initial public offering.
Olaplex Said to Attract Takeover Offer From Germany’s Henkel
Henkel AG has submitted a takeover offer for Olaplex Holdings Inc, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after the shampoo maker lost over 90% of its value since its initial public offering.
Sports
Japan’s Marubeni Buys British Sportswear Brand Gola
The Japanese conglomerate has acquired Britain’s Jacobson Group, a portfolio of footwear brands that include Gola, Lotus, Ravel and Frank Wright, along with licensed brands Dunlop and Lonsdale.
Japan’s Marubeni Buys British Sportswear Brand Gola
The Japanese conglomerate has acquired Britain’s Jacobson Group, a portfolio of footwear brands that include Gola, Lotus, Ravel and Frank Wright, along with licensed brands Dunlop and Lonsdale.
Beauty
The Best of BoF 2025: Deals, Deals, Deals
After a year of stagnancy, the beauty deals pipeline unfroze in 2025, with some of the buzziest brands finding new homes in blockbuster deals.
The Best of BoF 2025: Deals, Deals, Deals
After a year of stagnancy, the beauty deals pipeline unfroze in 2025, with some of the buzziest brands finding new homes in blockbuster deals.
Retail
Saks Skips Bond Payment Amid Talks With Creditors
The cash-strapped retailer missed an interest payment to bondholders totaling more than $100 million.
Saks Skips Bond Payment Amid Talks With Creditors
The cash-strapped retailer missed an interest payment to bondholders totaling more than $100 million.
Luxury
Opinion: Golden Goose’s $2,000 Sneakers Are a Rare Win for Private Equity
The high-end Italian sneaker brand’s sale to HSG for over €2.5 billion marks a successful exit for private-equity owner Permira, particularly at a moment of depressed demand for luxury goods, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: Golden Goose’s $2,000 Sneakers Are a Rare Win for Private Equity
The high-end Italian sneaker brand’s sale to HSG for over €2.5 billion marks a successful exit for private-equity owner Permira, particularly at a moment of depressed demand for luxury goods, writes Andrea Felsted.
Retail
Report: UK Fashion Label LK Bennett Seeks Accelerated Sale
The chain is working with Alvarez & Marsal to sound out potential buyers and investors, Sky News reported.
Report: UK Fashion Label LK Bennett Seeks Accelerated Sale
The chain is working with Alvarez & Marsal to sound out potential buyers and investors, Sky News reported.
Beauty
In Beauty, Private Equity Is Hot Again
As strategic firms slow down their shopping sprees and venture capital dollars dry up, PE firms’ reputation for asset stripping is a thing of the past. Founders are now often hoping for private equity buyouts, but want to be sure there can be a true partnership.
In Beauty, Private Equity Is Hot Again
As strategic firms slow down their shopping sprees and venture capital dollars dry up, PE firms’ reputation for asset stripping is a thing of the past. Founders are now often hoping for private equity buyouts, but want to be sure there can be a true partnership.
Luxury
Golden Goose Sneakers Sold by Permira to Chinese Firm HSG
The deal values the company at slightly over $2.9 billion, Bloomberg reported.
Golden Goose Sneakers Sold by Permira to Chinese Firm HSG
The deal values the company at slightly over $2.9 billion, Bloomberg reported.
Beauty
Pat McGrath Labs Puts Assets Up for Sale
The legendary makeup artist’s eponymous brand is undergoing ‘restructuring and recapitalisation processes’ expected to be completed in 2026.
Pat McGrath Labs Puts Assets Up for Sale
The legendary makeup artist’s eponymous brand is undergoing ‘restructuring and recapitalisation processes’ expected to be completed in 2026.
Beauty
How Salt & Stone Made Fancy Deodorant Into a $140 Million Business
With a hero speed stick that became a top seller at both Amazon and Sephora, Salt & Stone has leveraged fragrance, design and a pricing sweet spot to ride the body-care boom — however long it lasts.
How Salt & Stone Made Fancy Deodorant Into a $140 Million Business
With a hero speed stick that became a top seller at both Amazon and Sephora, Salt & Stone has leveraged fragrance, design and a pricing sweet spot to ride the body-care boom — however long it lasts.
The News in Brief
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.
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.