L’Oréal Buys French Baby Care Brand

The Cadum brand will be housed under L’Oréal's consumer products division.

Perfumania Completes Parlux Acquisition

Parlux is now the wholly owned subsidiary of Perfumania, and several Parlux directors have been added to Perfumania's board.

Coty Reaffirms Interest in Avon Acquisition

Following board and CEO news from Avon, as well speculation on Coty's business motivations, Coty has reaffirmed its continued interest in acquiring Avon.

Brazil Behind Coty's Avon Bid

By: Abby Penning

Gaining a greater foothold in the South American beauty battleground was a key target in Coty's $10 billion acquisition proposal for Avon, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Golden Sun/Newhall Laboratories Acquires Several Henkel Brands

Brands involved in the transaction include hair care brands L.A. Looks, Dep Sport and Zero Frizz, female deodorant brand Soft & Dri, and soap and body wash brand Pure & Natural.

High Ridge Brands Co. Purchases Coast Soap Brand From Henkel

High Ridge Brands Co., a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners VI, also recently purchased the Zest, Alberto VO5 and Rave brands, and another Brynwood Partners company purchased several other Henkel brands.

Coty Publicly Proposes Acquisition of Avon; Avon Rejects Offer

The public proposal, valued at approximately $10 billion, comes after several attempts by Coty to engage Avon in an acquisition discussion.

Shiseido Further Invests in Web Initiatives

The company acquired shares in Starts Publishing, a Japanese publisher that focuses on female-oriented publications and web portals.