Estée Lauder And Puig: Strategic Power Move Or Problematic Integration?
This era of beauty M&A may be defined by a stark divide: bulk up or break apart. Conglomerates are either doing sweeping deals to create amoebic organizations that take up landmass in their categories to squeeze out...
Nominations Open For Beauty Independent’s Seventh Annual Beacon Awards Program
Beauty Independent has opened nominations for the seventh annual Beacon Awards, the publication’s flagship program recognizing the entrepreneurs, brands, retailers, investors and service providers propelling the future of independent beauty.
FabFitFun Enters The Beauty Box Fray. Can It Succeed Where Others Have Stumbled?
Since its founding in 2010, FabFitFun has tallied over 1 million members and raised more than $83 million in venture capital for its subscription business that curates and customizes seasonal items in beauty, fashion, fitness,...
Nopalera Raises $4M Series A To Expand Retail And Product Assortment
Nopalera has raised a $4 million series A round to fuel retail partnerships, including an upcoming launch at Costco, and expand its product lineup. The round was led by Morgan Stanley’s Next...
Advent Acquires Salt & Stone In Deal That Captures The Evolution Of DTC And Body Care
The DTC brand is dead. Long live the DTC brand. Advent International has acquired Salt & Stone, the premium body care brand that underscores how an evolved direct-to-consumer model spanning retail,...
