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Society Brands Scoops Up Crunchi, Plans More Health And Personal Care Acquisitions
Society Brands, the health and personal care e-commerce brand holding company, has acquired Crunchi, the direct-to-consumer clean makeup and skincare brand that’s built a network of micro-influencer advocates. The acquisition brings Society Brands’ portfolio...
As Oura Circles $11B Valuation, Investors Track Implications For Beauty And Wellness
Oura Health, maker of the ubiquitous titanium—and now zirconia ceramic—rings that monitor sleep, blood oxygen, fitness, heart rate and more, is targeting an $11 billion valuation in an $875 million series E funding round. After generating...
The Mustache Is Gen Z’s New Beard
Before “Adults,” started filming, both Malik Elassal and Jack Innanen, the actors playing Samir and Paul Baker on the FX sitcom called gen Z’s “Friends,” were wearing mustaches, but Elassal was told his had to go....
DC Advisory Report: Beauty M&A Deal Volume Down This Year, But Rebound Expected
While the beauty industry has seen several high-profile acquisitions so far this year, overall deal volume is down from last year, though DC Advisory predicts strong M&A activity for the remainder of 2025 and into...
Market Leader Evereden Enters Sephora US As Retailer Continues Gen Alpha Push
Evereden is out to be the alpha brand for gen alpha—and it’s taking a leap in that direction with an entrance into Sephora in the United States. The Sephora U.S. launch marks a big milestone in the...
Australian Sunscreens Failed SPF Claims. Here’s How North American Brands Are Trying To Avoid That Fate.
Australian sunscreens are being yanked from the market faster than you can reapply. After the publication Choice discovered in tests conducted by Sydney-based Eurofins Dermatest that Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen SPF50+ registered...
Pacifica Beauty Executes Rebrand And CEO Change As Founder Brook Harvey-Taylor Transitions To Creative Role
Brook Harvey-Taylor has left her position as CEO of Pacifica Beauty, and Eric Reiter, partner at Brentwood Associates, the private equity firm that invested in the brand in 2022, is occupying the role on an interim...
