The Debrief | Fashion’s M&A Market is Heating Up
sourab26 The Debrief unpacks the forces driving new deals, which brands could be next, and what buyers are looking for in 2025. Source link
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Kering Takes Stake in Icicle Owner ICCF
The French group said it would support the international expansion of ICCF’s flagship label Icicle while drawing on ICCF’s expertise in China as part of a major strategic overhaul. Source…
Golden Goose Looks to Bond Sale to Fund Private Equity Buyout
The Italian footwear brand has begun marketing an €880 million bond sale to finance its acquisition by Chinese firm HSG. Source link
Beauty’s New Challenger Conglomerate Has Always Been Here
By shedding its food and ice cream businesses, Unilever is betting big on beauty. But matching the scale, valuation and category depth of rivals like L’Oréal and The Estée Lauder…
Nykaa in Talks to Acquire Deepika Padukone’s 82°E
The retailer confirmed negotiations to acquire a majority stake in the clean skincare brand, as it looks to further consolidate its foothold in the booming Indian beauty market. Source link
Puig, Estée Lauder Founding Families to Meet for Combination Talks
The founding families of the Spanish firm and US cosmetics giant will meet this week in New York to negotiate the terms of a potential business combination, a source said.…
Unilever to Buy Supplements Brand Grüns, Boosting Wellbeing Focus
Unilever said on Thursday it will buy US-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus on wellbeing and beauty products.…
Henkel to Acquire Olaplex For $1.4 Billion
The German firm has entered a definitive agreement to buy Olaplex, the hair-care brand that developed a cult following for its shampoos and other treatments. Source link