Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
bain-capital-partners
Latest News & Analysis
Luxury
Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.
Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.
News & Analysis
Bain to Acquire Cheerleading Outfitter Varsity Brands
The acquisition comes as the sport is being considered for Olympics status.
Bain to Acquire Cheerleading Outfitter Varsity Brands
The acquisition comes as the sport is being considered for Olympics status.
Financial Markets
Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.
Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.
Financial Markets
Bain Exit Leaves Edcon Struggling in South Africa Retail Slump
Bain Capital Partners LLC’s decision to walk away from Edcon Holdings Ltd. leaves South Africa’s largest clothing retailer to claw back market share.
Bain Exit Leaves Edcon Struggling in South Africa Retail Slump
Bain Capital Partners LLC’s decision to walk away from Edcon Holdings Ltd. leaves South Africa’s largest clothing retailer to claw back market share.
ADVERTISEMENT
Beauty
What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?
South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.
What's Driving the Goldrush for Korean Beauty Brands?
South Korea’s booming beauty industry has received its second major investment in a week.
News & Analysis
Edcon Secured Creditors Rally for Talks With Bain Retailer
Edcon Holdings Pty. secured bondholders are readying for debt talks with the South African fashion retailer.
Edcon Secured Creditors Rally for Talks With Bain Retailer
Edcon Holdings Pty. secured bondholders are readying for debt talks with the South African fashion retailer.
News & Analysis
Bain's Edcon Brings in Brands to Compete in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Edcon Holdings Ltd. is turning to international brands such as Topshop and Tom Tailor as South Africa's biggest clothing
Bain's Edcon Brings in Brands to Compete in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Edcon Holdings Ltd. is turning to international brands such as Topshop and Tom Tailor as South Africa's biggest clothing
ADVERTISEMENT
The News in Brief
Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.
Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole
British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.
Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.