M&A

Nichebox to acquire Liquides Imaginaires

Italy-based holding company Nichebox is to acquire French niche fragrance brand Liquides Imaginaires. Nichebox plans to invest...
September 24, 2018

Unilever to acquire Sundial Brands

Anglo-Dutch group Unilever is to acquire New York-based haircare and skincare company Sundial Brands, a move it...
November 27, 2017

L Catterton invests in Il Makiage

New York-based prestige professional make-up brand Il Makiage has received an investment of $29m from the Growth...
June 8, 2017

Feelunique acquires The Beautyst

UK-based beauty e-commerce site Feelunique has acquired French online beauty community and marketplace The Beautyst. The Beautyst,...
April 7, 2017

Coty to take on Burberry license

Coty has signed an agreement to acquire the long-term global license for Burberry’s beauty business. Under the...
April 3, 2017

M&A key theme in beauty in 2016

M&A was a key feature of the beauty market in 2016. Major groups looked to inject creativity,...
January 16, 2017

Coty to acquire 60% of Younique

US-based Coty is to acquire 60% of peer-to-peer beauty e-commerce website Younique for around $600m in cash....
January 16, 2017

Yves Rocher acquires Sabon

French group Yves Rocher has acquired Israel-based bath and body company Sabon, according to French press reports....
January 16, 2017

Natura acquires 100% of Aesop

Brazilian company Natura has acquired 100% of Australian beauty firm Emeis Holdings, which operates under the brand...
December 20, 2016