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Danica Patrick to launch fragrance

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:48:01 EST

Today SA Fragrances have announced the signing of a deal to create fragrances for IndyCar driver, Danica Patrick. The first fragrance is due for launch in early 2010.

Zirh and Art of Shaving snapped up by Procter & Gamble

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:10:01 EST

Procter & Gamble have acquired two US male grooming companies recently, Zirh and Art of Shaving. The two brands are thought to be a good fit with the portfolio of male brands already held by P&G, including Braun, Gillette and Old Spice.

LVMH to acquire 50% share of Russia's Ile de Beaute

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:06:01 EST

It has been reported that luxury goods company LVMH Moet Hennesy Louis Vuitton have reached an agreement to acquire a 50% share in JSC Edinaya Evropa, which owns the Russian cosmetics and perfumery chain, Ile de Beaute

Arden acquire Claiborne portfolio

Thu, 29 May 2008 04:50:01 EST

Elizabeth Arden and Liz Claiborne announced yesterday that they have entered into an exclusive long-term global licensing agreement for the manufacture, distribution and marketing of the Liz Claiborne fragrance brands including Lucky Brand, Usher, Curve and Juicy Couture.

Lalique acquired by Art and Fragrance

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:07:01 EST

Swiss company, Art & Fragrance, announced last month that it has acquired the French luxury goods company Lalique S.A. from the Pochet group for EUR 44 million. With the acquisition, Art & Fragrance aims to significantly boost growth, make headway in the prestige segment with its perfume brand portfolio and expand its activities in the luxury goods sector.

L'Oreal to buy YSL Beaute from PPR

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:14:01 EST

L'Oreal are negotiating with PPR's Gucci Group to buy YSL Beaute Holdings. The deal would see L'Oreal obtain long-term fragrance licensing deals for brands including Yves Saint Laurent and Boucheron.

International Cosmetics & Perfumes seek acquisitions in 2008.

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:07:01 EST

Creed's US and Canadian distributor, International Cosmetics & Perfumes is seeking to acquire other companies in the fragrance and skin care arena in 2008, according to a company spokesperson

Morris Profumi pick up Atkinsons from Procter & Gamble

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:38:01 EST

Morris Profumi have acquired Anglo-Italian fragrance house, Atkinsons, from Procter & Gamble for 20m Euros. Atkinsons, famous for its English Lavender fragrance and the I Coloniali bath range, was founded in London in 1799 by brothers, James and Edward Atkinson

Shiseido sells Zirh

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:13:01 EST

Japanese beauty company, Shiseido have sold their Zirh Skincare brand to previous owner and president, Brian Robinson. Robinson originally sold part of the company to Zirh in 2000, before leaving in 2004.

Inter Parfums buy Lanvin Parfums

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:45:01 EST

Inter Parfums have acquired the Lanvin brand names and international trademarks for fragrance products and make-up from the Jeanne Lanvin SA Company.

Barney's to be sold

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:39:01 EST

Jones Apparel Group announced last Friday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Barneys New York, Inc. to an affiliate of Istithmar, a Dubai based private equity and alternative investment house for $825 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments.

Unilever sell Faberge

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:01 EST

Unilever have sold Faberge to Pallinghurst Resources who intend on using the Fabergename to brand precious and semi-precious stones to "create the world’s most powerful gemstone brand".

Sale of Saint-Gobain Desjonquere

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Following the search for strategic partners for its specialty bottles business, the Saint-Gobain Group has selected the project of a consortium of two investment funds, Sagard and Cognetas. Under this agreement, the Saint-Gobain Group agreed to sell 100% of Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres and its subsidiaries

Woods of Windsor acquired by Lornamead

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

Woods of Windsor, the UK-based fragrance and beauty company which dates back to the seventeen-hundreds has been bought by Yardley's owner, Lornamead.

Antitrust authorities approve Muelhens brands purchase

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

In December 2006, German perfume and cosmetics manufacturer Maurer + Wirtz acquired four perfume brands from the Procter & Gamble subsidiary Muelhens: 4711, Tosca, Sir Irisch Moos and Extase were all sold to the Stolberg-based firm pending approval by antitrust authorities.

Coty sell off Healing Garden and Calgon brands to Ascendia

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

Ascendia Brands announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Healing Garden and Calgon brands from Coty Inc for $125 million.

Perry Ellis in the final stages of negotiating a new fragrance licensing agreement

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

USA: Perry Ellis International Inc. announced yesterday that it is in the final stages of negotiating a new licensing agreement to manufacture and distribute fragrance products under the Perry Ellis brand.

Maurer & Wirtz to buy 4711

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:01 EST

German company, Maurer & Wirtz, is to buy the 4711 brand from Procter & Gamble, it was announced today.

4711 to be officially retired in the next couple of months.

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:01 EST

In an interview with WWD, Hartwig Langer, global president of P&Gs prestige division has announced that he expects 4711 to be "officially retired in the next couple of months".

Perry Ellis International Re-Acquires Perry Ellis Brand Fragrance License from Parlux

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:01 EST

Perry Ellis International has announced that it has re-acquired all rights to manufacture and distribute Perry Ellis fragrances from Parlux.