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3 Dec

4 Amyris’ Brands Including Biossance Sold at Auction –

4 Amyris’ Brands Including Biossance Sold at Auction –
4 of bankrupt Amyris’ beauty brands have been sold at auction to the best bidders. In accordance with court documents, skincare brand Biossance has been sold to online beauty retailer THG Beauty, formerly often called The Hut Group, for $20 million. THG owns online retailers including Cult Beauty and Lookfantastic, and types corresponding to Perricone MD and Espa. Centered around Amyris’ star ingredient, squalane, Biossance has long been considered the most effective brand on its roster and the almost certainly to search out a buyer. Elsewhere, Scent Theory Products paid $600,000 for 4U By Tia, launched in partnership with Tia Mowry to satisfy the needs of those with 2A through 4C hair textures by providing a streamlined assortment of need-based products.  Dr. Reddy’s Labs...
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15 Aug

Parade, the Buzzy Direct-to-Consumer Intimates Brand, Is Sold to

Parade, the Buzzy Direct-to-Consumer Intimates Brand, Is Sold to
Parade, the disruptive direct-to-consumer intimates brand, has been sold to Ariela & Associates International, the biggest women-owned intimates company within the U.S. As a division of AAi, Parade will maintain its identity and artistic vision while leveraging AAi’s best-in-class sourcing, design and forecasting capabilities to scale within the U.S. and globally. Since launching in 2019, Parade has established itself as a preferred Gen Z and Millennial brand and trailblazer within the intimate apparel industry. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but last 12 months, Cami Téllez, the brand’s founder and chief executive officer, told WWD that it had reached a $200 million valuation due to its latest round of funding. “I’m really excited that now, after three years within the industry, we’re...
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8 Dec

This Hampton University Grad Created An Inclusive Toy Line

This Hampton University Grad Created An Inclusive Toy Line
Brooke Hart Jones didn’t know much about Hampton University when she applied for admission within the late 90s. She just knew that when her friend, also a prospective student, talked about his experience while on a tour there, he glowed. “Attending an HBCU, particularly Hampton was probably the most pivotal decisions I’ve made in life truthfully,” Hart Jones shared with Essence. “And I feel my story is pretty reflective of my friends’ who would say the identical. The experience just really affects every aspect of your life: academically, professionally, personally. I graduated over 20 years ago and I’m still friends with my classmates. The bond is different.” After graduating from Hampton University in 2002, she said she continued to lean...
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7 Nov

This Hampton University Grad Created An Inclusive Toy Line

This Hampton University Grad Created An Inclusive Toy Line
Brooke Hart Jones didn’t know much about Hampton University when she applied for admission within the late 90s. She just knew that when her friend, also a prospective student, talked about his experience while on a tour there, he glowed. “Attending an HBCU, particularly Hampton was one of the vital pivotal decisions I’ve made in life truthfully,” Hart Jones shared with Essence. “And I believe my story is pretty reflective of my friends’ who would say the identical. The experience just really affects every aspect of your life: academically, professionally, personally. I graduated over 20 years ago and I’m still friends with my classmates. The bond is different.” After graduating from Hampton University in 2002, she said she continued to...
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