On January 7, Spanish textile giant Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) announced its acquisition of the iconic French fashion brand Christian Lacroix.
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On January 2, Carmell, a company specializing in the bio-aesthetics sector, announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Elevai Skincare’s skincare and haircare business.
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On December 23, Saks Global announced the completion of its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group for a total enterprise value of $2.7 billion.
On December 23, L’Oréal Group has announced an agreement to acquire Gowoonsesang Cosmetics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Swiss retail group Migros, which includes the South Korean skincare brand Dr.G.
Kering, a leading conglomerate in the luxury industry, is moving forward with plans to bring in external investors for a new entity that will manage approximately €4 billion ($4.2 billion) worth of real estate assets spread across Milan, New York, and Paris.
On December 16, New York-based brand management firm WHP Global announced an agreement to acquire the intellectual property (IP) of the VERA WANG brand, led by renowned fashion designer Vera Wang.
On December 13th, Lucien Pagès Communication, a prominent PR agency based in Paris and New York, announced that it had become part of The Independents, a leading group in the luxury and lifestyle sectors.
On December 10, Japan’s leading cosmetics company KOSÉ Corporation announced the acquisition of shares in PURI CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “PURI”), the company behind Thailand’s renowned holistic wellness brand PAÑPURI.
On December 9, outdoor brand L.L.Bean announced its second round of layoffs for 2024.