India’s Future Retail Ltd (FRL), a subsidiary of Future Group, has entered into a distribution agreement with Amazon India, in a bid to expand the reach of FRL stores and consumer brands via the Amaz…
Safilo and Marc Jacobs renewed licensing agreement
Safilo and world-renowned designer Marc Jacobs, announce the early renewal of their licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded optical frames and sunglasses collections.…
Prada and L’Oréal sign a long-term license agreement
Prada S.p.A. and L’Oréal announce the signing of a long-term license agreement for the creation, development, and distribution of luxury beauty products for the Prada brand.…
Esprit inks new joint venture in China
Fashion firm Esprit announced it has signed a new joint venture agreement in China, one of the affordable apparel brand’s most crucial markets.…
Givaudan acquires cosmetics business of Indena
As part of its 2020 strategy to expand the capabilities of its Active Beauty business, Givaudan announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the cosmetics business of Indena.…
Update: LVMH to purchase Tiffany for $16.3 billion
LVMH is close to buying U.S. jewelry chain Tiffany & Co (TIF.N) for about $16.3 billion after sweetening its offer, as the owner of Louis Vuitton and Bulgari aims to tap the fast-growing luxury j…
The Estée Lauder Companies to acquire Dr. Jart+
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire shares in Have & Be Co. Ltd., the Seoul based global skin care company behind Dr. Jart+ and men’s grooming bra…
Naver partners with Softbank
Naver has agreed to create a joint venture with Softbank to run both the chat app Line and internet portal Yahoo Japan.…
Givaudan acquires Ungerer
Givaudan announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Ungerer & Company, the US based Flavour, Fragrance and Specialty Ingredients company.…
Google acquires Fitbit
Fitbit, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google LLC for $7.35 per share in cash, valuing the company at a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2…