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28 Mar

OSEA Is Reportedly Exploring a Deal, Sale

One other beauty brand is hitting the market, WWD has learned. Pioneering “clean” skincare brand OSEA has reportedly tapped Raymond James because it explores deal options, in keeping with industry sources. Each OSEA and Raymond James declined to comment. Financo, now a component of Raymond James, handled OSEA’s first deal in 2021. The brand landed a minority investment from Cavu Enterprise Partners, which also holds stakes in skincare brands Nécessaire and Topicals. Sources pegged the brand’s net sales at around $100 million annually, about a fair split between retail and the brand’s website. It is on the market at Ulta Beauty, along with Nordstrom and smaller specialty retailers.  The brand is one in all a plethora hitting the M&A market, though the bulk fall under...
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26 Mar

Glossier Potential IPO, Merit Potential Sale Kick Off Makeup

Industry speculation that makeup can be 2024’s hottest M&A goal is quickly becoming a reality. The category, now years right into a post-pandemic rebound and still prestige beauty’s largest segment within the U.S., has seen a plethora of entrants — most of whom have grown each the general pie and their slices of it — exploring exit options. Industry sources told WWD that Glossier, roughly a 12 months after its Sephora debut, has hired Morgan Stanley to explore options, including an initial public offering. Sources also say they’re not alone — Merit Beauty has reportedly tapped Goldman Sachs because it looks at a possible sale. Glossier, Merit and Morgan Stanley declined to comment. Goldman Sachs didn't immediately reply to requests for comment. Products from Merit. Makeup...
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25 Dec

Shiseido Said Considering Sale of Makeup Brands – WWD

Shiseido is alleged to be considering divesting a few of its North American makeup assets. The Japanese beauty group is considering selling Bare Minerals, Laura Mercier and Buxom, in accordance with several industry sources. A spokeswoman for Shiseido said, “As a matter of policy, we don't comment on market rumors or speculation.” A few of Shiseido’s makeup brands have struggled, especially Bare Minerals, which Shiseido took private in 2010 for $1.7 billion. Shiseido sales dipped globally on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the corporate said. Sales within the Americas dropped 25.7 percent in 2020, despite the corporate closing unprofitable Bare Minerals stores. Divesting makeup assets would allow Shiseido to focus more on skincare, noted one industry source, which is a stated priority. Shiseido representative director,...
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21 Dec

Top 20 Best Of The Best Watches! AliExpress 11/11

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