Coty Buys Philosophy From PE Firm

Fragrance house Coty has purchased skincare brand philosophy from alternative investment firm The Carlyle Group . Carlyle owns dozens of companies, include retail brands such as Mattress Giant, UK-based pharmacy and beauty brand Alliance Boots, Harrah’s Entertainment, and Dunkin’ Donuts, which it co-owns with Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners. Carlyle first acquired philosophy [...]

Coty May Acquire OPI

Months after nail giant Essie was acquired by L’Oreal rumors in the beauty and business sectors have surfaced that fragrance house Coty might purchase another major nail polish company, OPI Products. According to Bloomberg, the deal could be worth up to $1 billion. The two firms are reportedly in exclusive talks and could lead to [...]

Spring – Summer Scents: You Are What You Wear

Fragrance is a stylistic move that can be more important a choice than clothes and accessories because its impact goes beyond the visual. If you’ve ever had an employee whose perfume or cologne takes over the room, you understand the power of fragrance. But, in the best light, an amazing perfume or cologne can become [...]

Beyonce To Debut Fragrance In NYC

Beyonce is coming out with her first fragrance and New Yorkers will get a look at both the artist and the scent! Pop the top for details on the events happening the first week of February.